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Given the large number of books that were likely to come out for the centenary, at least one would have to have the title ‘The Official Authorised History of Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Racing’ and this is it!
In fairness it is written by well known classic bike journalist Mick Duckworth who was born and bred in the Isle of Man and has been watching the racing since his childhood and it is published by Lilly Publications, an IOM publishing company. It also comes with set of stamps from the IOM Post Office as part of the pages, which also include the odd advert.
The hardback book is one of the biggest TT books on the market and probably is the most colourful of all thanks to the fact it majors more on the second half of the centenary and therefore can use more colour plates. Mick has also come up with some slightly different features which make it stand out and be more than just a historical tome.
The coffee table approach and the very modern and appealing layout make this book easily justify the official seal of approval and also the £25.00 price tag. A definite must for the bookshelf. ISBN 1 899602 67 4

Review by Ian Kerr