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DAVID BECKHAM: My Son by Ted Beckham

DAVID BECKHAM: My Son

Pan Macmillan is especially thrilled to announce the publication of the most unique sports book of the autumn. David Beckham is indisputably both a brilliant footballer and a global icon. The slightest story about his life generates huge media coverage, but those truly close to him have never given their side of his incredible journey – until now.

Ted Beckham’s story is the ultimate dream of every father who has kicked a football with his son. A lifelong Manchester United supporter, Ted has seen his son David captain both his beloved Reds and England, as well as becoming an inspiration for a generation along the way. Even David Beckham was once just an ordinary kid dreaming of making a living out of football, and in this celebratory book Ted Beckham lovingly charts what happened from David’s birth to his move to Real Madrid.

This book is special not only because of Ted’s role as the father of a hero, but because Ted has given exclusive access to all the family photo albums and the unparalleled and extraordinary collection of memorabilia he has amassed during David’s career. The book features 300 exclusive images to complement the 50,000 words of text. These images give us a side to the David Beckham story that has never been seen before. They include a stunning array of fascinating photographs that will delight and amaze everyone who thinks they know David Beckham.

Ted Beckham said: "I think people will find the book to be a fascinating insight into the early life of David, his ambition and determination to succeed as well as a father's pride and joy watching him grow up and develop into a great footballer."

Richard Milner, Non-fiction Publisher at Pan Macmillan, said: “We are all extremely excited to be publishing such a unique celebration of one of the true sporting giants. Ted Beckham has produced a moving and affectionate tribute to his son which adds the missing dimension to one of England's few global superstars.”

Ted Beckham will be promoting the book on publication and this, together with the unique content, will ensure that DAVID BECKHAM: My Son is the most coveted and talked about sporting publication of 2005.

The deal was brokered by Paul Moreton at The Bell Lomax agency.
For further information contact Richard Milner on 020 70146035 or r.milner@macmillan.co.uk

Provisional publication details:

Publication date – 27th September 2005
Extent – 240 pp with 300 colour images
Dimensions - 280mm x 220mm
Available from all good book stores.

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