Anquetil, Alone by Paul Fournel
The legend of Jacques Anquetil, controversial French cycling star of the 60s, told through the eyes of novelist and childhood Anquetil fan Paul Fournel.
A wonderful little book about a great man -- Tim Krabbé, author of The Rider
At last the coolest of champions gets the biography he deserves -- Richard Williams
If you don't know Fournel, then you're missing out, if you don't know Anquetil, then you don't know cycling-- David Millar
An unconventional take on a fascinating character. This is not your standard cycling biography - and all the better for it. -- Gary Imlach
What a wonderful book Paul has written. It's is one of the most powerful cycling books I've ever read - certainly the best biography. -- Michael Hutchinson
Evokes the mysticism which surrounded Jacques beautifully -- Herbie Sykes
A magnificent book * Le Monde *
A beautiful story * Le Figaro *
A profound essay * Libération *
Praise for Vélo: Joyous. Destined to become a classic * Road.cc *
One of the loveliest pieces of writing about cycling * Cyclingtips *
Praise for Need for the Bike 'Paul Fournel is the real deal. In his carefully cadenced prose poem...he shares a passion for the sport matched only by his love of language. * Bicycling *
A fascinating mix of bicycling memories, observations, and experiences the author has gathered during a lifetime of cycling ... This very personal book, doled in short, easily digestible doses, packs a meal that ultimately satisfies deeply * ForeWord *
At last the coolest of champions gets the biography he deserves -- Richard Williams
If you don't know Fournel, then you're missing out, if you don't know Anquetil, then you don't know cycling-- David Millar
An unconventional take on a fascinating character. This is not your standard cycling biography - and all the better for it. -- Gary Imlach
What a wonderful book Paul has written. It's is one of the most powerful cycling books I've ever read - certainly the best biography. -- Michael Hutchinson
Evokes the mysticism which surrounded Jacques beautifully -- Herbie Sykes
A magnificent book * Le Monde *
A beautiful story * Le Figaro *
A profound essay * Libération *
Praise for Vélo: Joyous. Destined to become a classic * Road.cc *
One of the loveliest pieces of writing about cycling * Cyclingtips *
Praise for Need for the Bike 'Paul Fournel is the real deal. In his carefully cadenced prose poem...he shares a passion for the sport matched only by his love of language. * Bicycling *
A fascinating mix of bicycling memories, observations, and experiences the author has gathered during a lifetime of cycling ... This very personal book, doled in short, easily digestible doses, packs a meal that ultimately satisfies deeply * ForeWord *
Paul Fournel is a French writer, poet, publisher and cultural ambassador. He was awarded the Prix Goncourt for short fiction for Les Athlètes dans leur tête. His Besoin de Vélo (translated into English as Need for the Bike and Vélo) is a classic cycling text, in which he describes himself as the Proust of the chute. Anquetil, Alone is translated by Nick Caistor.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781781257326 |
| ISBN 10 | 1781257329 |
| Title | Anquetil, Alone |
| Author | Paul Fournel |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2018-05-17 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Sports Book Awards 2018 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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