Planet Darts by Niall Edworthy
Darts is the most popular participatory activity in the country, but it is a lost sport. Niall Edworthy's six-month account of life on the professional darts circuit, focusing on young hopeful Colin "Jaws" Lloyd, shows that darts is alive and well, if a bit broke and suffering from an image problem. From the faded grandeur of Blackpool's Winter Gardens Ballrooms to the neon glitz of Las Vegas, this is an account of a world where men are men, beer is compulsary and winning is everything.
A hilarious account of a close-knit group of men united.. by a small, sharp projectile - Matthew Dunn, Sunday ExpressVivid set-pieces - Andrew Shields, Time OutA helpful guide to this arcane world ... faithfully records a world of aggressive maleness and booze-soaked camaraderie - Lloyd Evans, Daily MailA great read; by turns humorous, poignant and gripping - S.B.Kelly, Scotland on SundayEdworthy's entertaining chronicle ... of a sport that these days almost inhabits the where-are-they-now slot - Chris Maume, IndependentA fascinating look behind the scenes at the players, the rows, the quest for the perfect win - Sarah Hughes, Manchester Evening News
Niall Edworthy is a sports reporter who has worked for various newspapers, including the Daily Telegraph and Independent on Sunday. He is the author of several books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780747234678 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747234671 |
| Title | Planet Darts |
| Author | Niall Edworthy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2003-01-06 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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