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Master watch designer & inventor George Daniels was regarded as the finest exponent of his craft in the world. Over the course of his career he laboriously constructed just 25 watches using antiquated tools creating almost every component by h&. Experts appreciate these watches as milestones in the art of watchmaking & the timepieces now change hands for sums of up to GBP200 000. This volume features comprehensive images of all of the unique watches Daniels produced in his career. Meticulous photography captures not only each masterpieces distinctive face but also the detail behind the dial & the intricate workings that power the watch itself. Rare & previously unseen images from Danielss own archive of photographs & working drawings are also reproduced. Michael Clerizo worked closely with George Daniels in the preparation of this book the craftsman recounting his life & career over their innumerable conversations at his home on the Isle of Man. That ample biography is also contained herein ensuring that the book is a fitting & authentic tribute to the greatest watchmaker of the twentieth century. ...
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George Best

George Best was sheer magic. Plucked from the mean streets of Belfast by a canny old scout he astonished everyone at Old Trafford with his unique gift for the game bursting into Matt Busbys first team at 17. He starred as Manchester United won the League title in 1964/65 while still in his teens and fame followed. El Beatle became footballs first pop idol in 1966 after the match of his life against Benfica in Lisbon. He shone again in 1966/67 as the Red Devils clinched the League title once more and then he was central to the lifting of the European Cup in 1968. Packed full of rare photos and personal insight from the men who knew him best on the pitch the likes of Sir Bobby Charlton and Denis Law this book examines the career of a legend celebrates the talent of a truly exceptional
footballer and nods in heartfelt appreciation to the sporting gods who sent George Best to thrill us all.
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George Best was sheer magic. Plucked from the mean streets of Belfast by a canny old scout he astonished everyone at Old Trafford with his unique gift for the game bursting into Matt Busbys first team at 17. He starred as Manchester United won the League title in 1964/65 while still in his teens & fame followed. El Beatle became footballs first pop idol in 1966 after the match of his life against Benfica in Lisbon. He shone again in 1966/67 as the Red Devils clinched the League title once more & then he was central to the lifting of the European Cup in 1968. Packed full of rare photos & personal insight from the men who knew him best on the pitch the likes of Sir Bobby Charlton & Denis Law this book examines the career of a legend celebrates the talent of a truly exceptional footballer & nods in heartfelt appreciation to the sporting gods who sent George Best to thrill us all.

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Football - A sport involving kicking a ball and trying to score a goal
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