{"title":"Andrew Downie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Downie\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the thrilling essence of sport with engaging narratives that celebrate passion, competition, and the human spirit. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Greatest Show on Earth\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into iconic moments and legendary figures, offering readers a vivid journey through the world of athletic achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for sports enthusiasts and literary fans alike, Downie’s writing combines insightful storytelling with detailed knowledge, making every page a dynamic exploration of the games and the characters that define them.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-greatest-show-on-earth-by-andrew-downie-9781909715967","title":"The Greatest Show on Earth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1970 World Cup is widely regarded as the greatest ever staged, with more goals scored per game than any tournament since. Beyond the sheer number of goals, the overall quality of the football was exceptional. Some of the greatest teams in history, representing Argentina, West Germany, Uruguay, and England, came together to compete for the world title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the tournament were Brazil, led by Carlos Alberto and featuring legendary players such as Pelé, Gérson, Jairzinho, Rivellino, and Tostão. The 1970 Seleção are often cited as the greatest-ever World Cup team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing brand new interviews alongside painstaking archival research, Andrew Downie charts each stage of the World Cup in \u003cem\u003eThe Greatest Show on Earth\u003c\/em\u003e, telling the remarkable story of the tournament in the players' own words. The result is an immediate, insightful, and compelling narrative that paints an utterly unique portrait of an extraordinary few weeks when football hit peaks it has seldom even neared in the years before or since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599450751212,"sku":"9781909715967","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/df411d2a8718e104b4ada374853c5e40.jpg?v=1778022782"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andrew-downie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}