The Book of Irish Sporting Heroes

Informationen zum Autor Adrian Russell is the Digital Sports Editor for the Irish Examiner. Graham Corcoran is an award winning illustrator based in Dublin, Ireland. Specializing in children’s book art, as well as pop-culture poster art which he has exhibited internationally at Hero Complex Gallery, Gallery Nucleus, Gallery 1988 and Bottleneck Gallery. With over 20 years experience, he has developed his signature style from a love of retro mid-century illustration combined with modern themes. Klappentext From All-Ireland champions to Olympic gold medallists, Grand Slam greats to golfing major champions, join us on a tour of Irish sporting history as never told before. Which Irish soccer player has scored the most goals? Who is the most decorated Irish boxer of their own generation? And who were the youngest Irish sports stars to achieve their dreams? Meet the people who put Ireland on the sporting map, brought together for the first time in charming and beautiful illustrations by Graham Corcoran. For one small island, Ireland has produced a history of sporting achievement to rival even the biggest nations. The Big Book of Irish Sporting Heroes introduces readers young and old to the men and women who achieved spectacular feats across football, gaelic games, horse racing, gymnastics, rugby, the Olympic games, and many many more. Zusammenfassung From All-Ireland champions to Olympic gold medallists, Grand Slam greats to golfing Major champions, join us on a tour of Irish sporting history told as never before.

A propos de l'auteur

Adrian Russell is the Digital Sports Editor for the Irish Examiner.

Graham Corcoran is an award winning illustrator based in Dublin, Ireland. Specializing in children’s book art, as well as pop-culture poster art which he has exhibited internationally at Hero Complex Gallery, Gallery Nucleus, Gallery 1988 and Bottleneck Gallery. With over 20 years experience, he has developed his signature style from a love of retro mid-century illustration combined with modern themes.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Adrian Russell, Russell Adrian
• Collaboration: Graham Corcoran (Illustrations)
• Edition: Farshore
• Langues: Anglais
• Recommandation d'âge: 7 à 13 ans
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 26.10.2023
• EAN: 9780008646943
• ISBN: 978-0-00-864694-3
• Dimensions: 276 mm x 376 mm x 15 mm
• Catégories: Livres pour enfants et adolescents > Littérature spécialisée (texte ou images) > Autres; History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Historical, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Europe, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / General, Ireland, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / General, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 7 years, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Sports & outdoor recreation (Children's / Teenage), YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / History / Europe, Title;