{"product_id":"barry-hearn-my-life-knockouts-snookers-bullseyes-tight-lines-and-sweet-deals-9781529393316","title":"Barry Hearn: My Life: Knockouts, Snookers, Bullseyes, Tight Lines and Sweet Deals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eBarry Hearn, the legendary sports promoter, has released his autobiography. He is known for turning snooker into a global televised event and owning Leyton Orient football club. The book is packed with hilarious anecdotes and behind-the-scenes insight into his career. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 336 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 April 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarry Hearn, the legendary sports promoter, has released his autobiography, \"I Am the Largest Sports Promoter in the World.\" The Sunday Times bestseller has been described as a larger-than-life working-class hero, born and bred in Romford, known for his quick wit and ability to deliver memorable soundbites. Hearn's career spans four decades, during which he has transformed snooker into one of the biggest sports in Britain. He has also played a significant role in promoting a dozen other sports, including professional boxing, darts, fishing, and ten-pin bowling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHearn's promotions empire encompasses a diverse range of sports, and he has been credited with turning snooker into a globally televised event. His book, filled with hilarious anecdotes from the golden age of snooker and behind-the-scenes insight into boxing negotiations and darts bust-ups, is a joy to read from start to finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite his success, Hearn remains down-to-earth and approachable, with a genuine passion for sports and a commitment to promoting them to a wider audience. His autobiography offers a glimpse into the life and career of a true sports legend, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of sports promotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 600g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 236 x 162 x 34 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781529393316\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barry Hearn","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44097478328570,"sku":"9781529393316","price":15.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1651238619231_book.jpg?v=1651437645","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/barry-hearn-my-life-knockouts-snookers-bullseyes-tight-lines-and-sweet-deals-9781529393316","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}