Love thy soccer

On the du Nord Footbol Show the other day, Bruce mentioned he'd received a fat book called Love Thy Soccer.  Bruce didn't say much about the contents or what's in the book (aside from the fact that the book evidently contains photographs of supporter's scarves), but I have an interest in fat books and especially books about soccer.

I've been looking for an excerpt or sample chapter from the book, but have so far been unsuccessful.  At $30 plus $5 shipping, I'm a bit reluctant to splash out the cash unless I can see a little of what I'm investing in.  A few years ago, I heard an interview with an author who self-published their book.  The interview was interesting and so I thought the book would be pretty good so I ordered it sight-unseen.  The book was so poorly written it was laughable.  Ever since then, I've been more careful about what I buy.

Potential readers of my book, A Year in Beer, can at least preview it and read a few chapters before buying it.

This morning I found an interview with Sean Reid, the author of Love Thy Soccer, on Thin White Line.  The way Reid describes his project is attractive.  It sounds like he put a lot into making his book worth the price tag.  Maybe I'll roll the dice.