books

God is a DJ – But He Only Warms Up for Sasha! by Brendan Blood - £10.99
With foreword by national TV personality Vernon Kay

When house and dance music exploded across the nation in the mid-1980s, it not only transformed the music and youth culture scene, but led
to the rise of an incredible phenomenon – the superstar DJ. And king of this phenomenon is the legendary Sasha. This book, by the DJ’s close friend, driver and confidant Brendan Blood, follows Sasha’s career from humble beginnings at illegal raves, through the dawn of the ‘super clubs’ to his exalted position today at the high altar of global music superstardom. A unique journey which describes not just the life of a music superstar,
but how a phenomenon took hold of and inspired a generation.

Got To Be There! by Dave Burnley – paperback, £10
A unique tale of the Clarets’ own ‘super-fan.’ Dave Burnley lives in an isolated village 75 miles from Turf Moor and cannot drive, but by hook or by crook, he has managed to attend EVERY competitive Burnley game, home and away, for 36 years.
This gripping and hilarious volume, the first part of Dave’s autobiography takes the reader through from Dave’s childhood, when he was first bitten by the Burnley ‘bug’ through to the ‘Orient game,’ the club’s 1987 date
with destiny.
“A genuinely hilarious account of a fan’s life” – Daily Telegraph
“There really is something otherworldly about Dave’s devotion” – Independent on Sunday

Got To Be There! by Dave Burnley – hardback, £15
The collectors’ version of Dave Burnley’s acclaimed book, the first part of his autobiography. A superbly bound hardback for any football fan to add to his collection and treasure.

A limited number of signed copies are due to become available. Please ask for details.

A Season in the Sun by Peter Haworth - £9.99
With foreword by all time Clarets great Martin Dobson.

When Wade Elliott’s memorable strike clinched Burnley’s return to the Premier League on that glorious day at Wembley, long time fan Peter Haworth vowed to write a diary chronicling how the Clarets’ return to the big time unfolded.
He kept his promise, and this book describes the emotions, the delight, the agony and the frustrations of an ordinary fan as his beloved Burnley battle with the big boys once again.

Beast: Brian Jensen – from Nørrebro to the Premier League by Hans Krabbe and Dan Hirsch Sørensen - £10.99
Top Danish writers Hans Krabbe and Dan Hirsch Sørensen chart the career of Burnley’s longest serving player from the tough Copenhagen neighbourhood of Nørrebro where he grew up through to his exploits in
the Premier League. The duo had unparalleled access to the Danish keeper’s everyday life. Follow the lows and highs of this fascinating character’s life, and hear his often strident views on the club, managers past and present and football in general.

A Magnificent Century – Chorley Cricket Club centenary brochure
£2.50
Not just a cricket club, but part of the fabric of a northern town held in
great affection by its people.
This illustrated souvenir brochure features a history of the club, charting
its beginnings as the clouds of conflict gathered before World War One, through to league triumphs and two national club championships.

Also includes a greatest ever professionals XI and amateurs XI, and messages from the likes of ex-England football ace Paul Mariner and rugby union internationals Bill Beaumont and Paul Mariner.