100% NZ-owned | 80,000+ Books In NZ 📚

Order Today and You Could Win a Year of Free Books! 📚✨

Murray Walker: Incredible!

A Tribute to a Formula 1 Legend
By Maurice Hamilton
0.0 (0 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Murray Walker: Incredible! by Maurice Hamilton is a vivid biography celebrating the life and career of the legendary motorsport commentator Murray Walker. It delves into Walker's passion for Formula One racing, offering insights into his dynamic career and personal anecdotes. Known for his distinctive voice and exuberant style, the book captures the excitement and energy Walker brought to millions of fans worldwide.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Murray Walker: Incredible!. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this biography if you're a fan of Formula 1 or motorsport history, as it offers an in-depth look into the life and career of the legendary commentator known for his passion and iconic voice. The book captures his excitement and the behind-the-scenes perspective of the racing world, making it a thrilling read for anyone interested in sports broadcasting and racing tales.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Murray Walker: Incredible!

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

A celebration of the extraordinary life of legendary commentator Murray Walker, a fixture in Formula 1 for over sixty years, with tributes from key figures in motorsport.

A celebration of the extraordinary life of legendary commentator Murray Walker, with tributes from key figures in Formula 1 and motorsport.

Murray Walker was the voice of Formula One, matching the thrill of the track with his equally fast-paced and exhilarating commentary, delivering the euphoria of motor racing to millions.

Commentating on his first grand prix for the BBC at Silverstone in 1949, Murray's broadcasting career spanned over fifty years. His natural warmth and infectious enthusiasm won great affection with audiences, whilst his passion and knowledge of motorsport allowed him to hone his instinctive presenting style into a craft.

When Murray passed away in March 2021, tributes came flooding in from every corner of the sporting world. This book, compiled by Murray's great friend and colleague Maurice Hamilton, celebrates the extraordinary life of this truly legendary man. With contributions from drivers and industry figures, and many friends from the world of motorsport and beyond, Incredible! combines fond memories, never-before-told stories and famous Murrayisms with reflections on the highlights of a life lived at full throttle.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787635692

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bantam Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 382g

Pages: 272

Collections

Biography & Memoir Maurice Hamilton Motorsport Non-Fiction Penguin Books Sports Sports Biographies

About the Author

Maurice Hamilton (Author) Maurice Hamilton has been covering Formula 1 as a freelance journalist since 1977. He has attended more than 450 Grands Prix, including every race since 1984. The author of 19 books, Hamilton also commentates on the Grands Prix for BBC Radio 5 Live.

Also by Maurice Hamilton

View all

More from Biography & Memoir

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.