Barry Sheene - Motorcycle Racings Jet-Set Superstar Reviews

One of historys great motorcycle racers, Sheene proved his skill with 19 Grand Prix wins and two World Championships. Barry Sheene added ambition, intelligence, vision to racing and his exploits inspired generations of fans. His courage in the face of injury carried his fame still further. But racing was just the start, as the canny Cockney with the cheeky grin won the hearts of the world over, to become an icon of courage and achievement- and it made him formidable.

Starring in high-profile ad campaigns and in Londons fast social set, he played the media to charm the public, and his personal courage in facing serious injury made them love him more. He was a complex character that the world couldn help but love. Even after retirement Sheene remained famous - he was racings first two-wheel superstar.Cancer was the one enemy he couldn defeat. Superbly illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs, this candid portrait brings the legend up to date.

Excellent book, easy to read and lots of colour illustrations.

Highly recommended.