Publishers scrume down for rugby kick-off

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Fri, 02/09/2011 - 15:02 Publishers have a raft of rugby titles set for release this autumn as the 2011 Rugby World Cup kicks off in New Zealand on 9th September. Among the books coming out is Rugby World Cup 2011 from G2 Entertainment, edited by BBC rugby commentator Ian Robertston, with match descriptions from the tournament coming from fellow Beeb rugby pundit Alastair Eykyn and Daily Telegraph rugby correspondent Mick Cleary. The publisher aims to release the title within weeks of the end of the competition, in November, as a £20 hardback. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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