The Twentieth Anniversary EditionAs a young boy, growing up in London and watching his parents' marriage fall apart, Nick Hornby - author of High Fidelity, About a Boy and The Complete Polysyllabic Spree- had little sense of home. Then his dad took him to Highbury. Arsenal's football ground would become the source of many of the strongest feelings he'd ever have- joy, humiliation, heartbreak, frustration and hope. In this hilarious, moving and now-classic book, he vividly depicts his childhood life, his time as a teacher, and his first loves (after football), all through the prism of the game, as he insightfully and brilliantly explores obsession, and the way it can shape a life.
Nick Hornby
Nick Hornby is a British author known for his witty and insightful novels about relationships, pop culture, and the human condition. His most notable works include "High Fidelity," "About a Boy," and "Fever Pitch." Hornby's writing style is characterized by his sharp humor, relatable characters, and keen observations of everyday life. He is credited with revitalizing the genre of contemporary fiction and has had a significant impact on popular culture. "High Fidelity," a novel about a record store owner grappling with love and life, is perhaps his most famous work and has been adapted into a successful film and television series. Nick Hornby continues to be a prolific and influential voice in modern literature.