Extreme Golf - Tapa dura

From the bestselling author of The Blue Day book comes an uplifting look at the perennial search for Mr Right told through a delightful mix of retro images and wise and witty words. An extraordinary collection of rejection letters sent by publishers to now famous writers is sure to entertain and delight readers. Includes rejections of le Carr , Orwell and Joseph Heller. Dedicated to prisoner FF8282 and designed to help fill the time of the bereft millions who have nothing to read until the gates fly open and the world's most missed writer bounces out. The first book by cult cartoonist Dr Parsons, who stalks the corridors of power and pomposity armed with crayons and coloured pencils like some small, bearded avenging god. A selection of often hilarious, sometimes poignant, school reports of the great and the good, including Jeremy Paxman, Harry Enfield, Elton John, John Lennon, Jilly Cooper, Michael Heseltine among others. The tale of Jonathan Maitland and his 'heroically average' band. Surf 'n' Turf's single-minded quest for pop stardom. Further stories of loveable, mischievous puppies looking for adventure and stolen food from Britain's most famous illustrator of dogs. Looks at all that's odd, shocking, funny, difficult and poignant in the game. Featuring golfing incidents and oddities over the years with knowledgeable and quirky captions.

This selection of images and tales from the tees, looks at all that's odd, shocking, funny, difficult and poignant in the game. Featuring anecdotes, quotes, celebrity golfers, stunts and unusual incidents in and outside competition, this book brings together all the eccentricities of the game.