David Beckham : My World (hardcover : 4 October 2000, updated edition, paperback : 2 August 2001 )
David Beckham : My Side (hardcover : 12 September 2003, paperback : 10 October 2003)
David Beckham : My Side updated edition (paperback : 7 September 2004)
David Beckham : Making It Real : My Soccer Skills Book (paperback : 18 September 2006)
DVD’S
David & Victoria Beckham : The Real Beckhams (2 February 2004)
David Beckham : Really bend it like Beckham, David Beckham's Official Soccer Skills (2004)
It's not bad going to write your autobiography aged
only 23. But for David Beckham it is probably no big deal. So huge is the modern
football business that he has been catapulted to a level of stardom undreamed of
by the sporting greats of the past. Beckham has been fortunate to have been able
to trade his status as a footballing prodigy for untold wealth. But in return he
has also had to deal with the pressures of being a modern celebrity.
This
well-illustrated book strikes a balance between the different parts of his life
and in charting his rapid rise from athletic kid to millionaire superstar
Beckham comes across as polite, ready to listen to advice, and loyal to the
people who have helped him along the way. The book is packed with photos of him
on the pitch as well as off it, (with plenty of coverage of him and "Posh"
Spice Girl Victoria Addams of course), and contains all the facts and figures
from his remarkable career so far.
From Ridgeway Rovers and the Fyfield Cup to the England
national side, World Cup 1998 and beyond. Fantastically illustrated with
numerous colour photographs and told in David's own words, this is the story of
the East-End boy whose dream came true...
David
Beckham's career so far has been as exhilarating to watch as one of his attempts
on goal. In his exciting book, David talks about starting to play for his child
heroes, about Alex Ferguson and about life on the training pitch and in the
glare of publicity. But after a summer which brought him upheaval, not only
professionally but also in his personal life, David talks for the first time
about his own World Cup 1998 experience, about Glenn Hoddle and the England
squad and about Manchester United's glorious 1998-1999 season.
Synopsis
David
Beckham tells his own story to Neil Ha rman with all the verve and skill he
brings to the football pitch. He talks of his early influences and inspirations,
hi s family life and boyhood heroes, and coping with the pressures of the game
and the media.
David Beckham would probably have been a male model had
he not discovered his amazing talent for football; at least, that's the
impression one gets after flicking through this gorgeous coffee table tome
devoted to the striking features of the country's most celebrated and idolised
sportsman since George Best.
Beckham:
My World is both an autobiography and a photographic portrait
of him and his family (that's Mrs Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham and
their baby son Brooklyn, in case you didn't know). The Beckhams have been
captured on film by renowned photographer Dean Freeman and there are plenty of
shots covering all aspects of David's life and career: if you are a fan of his
football, you will love the atmospheric snapshots of David proving himself on
the field. If you are a fan of his looks, you will be ecstatic over the range of
matinee-idol poses Freeman has created. Beckham in the bath, Beckham in bed,
Beckham as a father.
David
reveals as much of himself in the text as he does in the photos and offers some
pretty candid thoughts about the more memorable moments of his life so far, such
as the World Cup: "I know I've not always been an angel. There are things I
have done that I have regretted but there were times after the world cup when I
was treated like a criminal." On Glenn Hoddle: "I never read Hoddle's
book, just the bits and bobs that were serialised, including that rubbish about
me not being focused. I am not sure if anything was said to the manager's face,
but I think he knew our feelings. We lost respect for him over that." It's
obvious David is very much in love and adores his family. But what is even
clearer is that he is also very uncomfortable with a lot of the publicity he
receives, despite the fact that he admits he loves being centre stage on the
pitch. As a personal insight into a footballing hero and cultural icon, it works
very well and is very readable, but it scores more as a loving tribute to
Beckham's heartthrob status and on that level you won't be disappointed.
Arguably
the most recognised sportsman in the world, ever, David Beckham, at 28, has
weathered several lifetimes' worth of speculation, rumours, adoration and
insults--and now he claims to be setting the record straight. Beckham has been
at the heart of some of the biggest stories in British football for a decade or
more, and it's all here including: kung-fu Cantona; scoring from the halfway
line; that Champions League Final; 1998 World Cup disgrace; 2002 World Cup glory;
feuding with Fergie and the boot in the face; right through to entering the
pantheon at Real Madrid in 2003. My Side fairly roars along from one
headline-grabbing incident to another. Of course Beckham's passion for his game,
and the challenges of preparation and performance, is the driving force behind
the narrative, but we are rarely allowed to lose sight of the celebrity bubble
in which ol' Golden Balls exists, as one half of Britain's other Royal family.
At which point a souring note of reality must be introduced into this
tell-it-like-it-was memoir. The problem is that we know Beckham so well. He is
well established as a charming, courteous interviewee, for whom an inevitable
and growing PR savvy has tightened his tongue, though not dimmed a natural
warmth and enthusiasm, but he's equally well known to be, (how to put it?), not
great with words. The bald fact is that, in public at least, Beckham has never
uttered a single sentence half as vivid or coherent as those in My Side
the voice with which we are all so familiar is entirely absent. Good thing too
perhaps--400-odd pages full of "er" and "kinda like" would
grate--but the polish that collaborator Tom Watts applies does lend this
first-person narrative an air or unreality that some readers will find hard to
disperse. That said, the result is a fluid, readable and hugely entertaining
stroll through an extraordinary life, with a genuine sense of intimacy, a
generous spread of colour photos, and some intelligent things to say about
football and celebrity, despite the reservations about diluting the Beckham
"essence". --Alex Hankin
Book Description
David Beckham is one of the world's foremost media icons, his popularity transcending sport and cultural divides. This is his own in-depth account of his career to date, for Manchester United and England, his childhood, family and personal life, and the full story of his transfer to Real Madrid.
One
of the most instantly recognisable faces in the world, David's popularity is
both truly global and utterly genuine - just like this remarkable and grounded
man. Now he reveals what it's really like to live with such an incredible level
of fame, every hour of every day.
With
his marriage to Victoria and two young children Brooklyn and Romeo right at the
heart of his life, David is half of one of the most admired couples in Britain.
For the first time he tells of the daily joys of home life - and writes movingly
of the attempts that some have made to intrude into it.
A
true fashion icon, it is not just David's willingness to wear cutting edge
clothes that has seen his style become so influential. It is also the way his
attitude and powerful personality is reflected in his striking image. Now he
gives us the inside track on his much imitated looks and controversial fashion
shoots.
A
hero, an inspiration to millions, an astonishingly skilled player and a great
captain - David is very probably the finest footballer of his generation. Here
he speaks openly about it all - the journey from boyhood dreams to his pride at
captaining England, his Manchester United years, the move to Real Madrid, his
hopes for the future.
Synopsis
He may live in Madrid but he continues to make front-page headlines. This is
David Beckham's own story of his career to date, for Manchester United, Real
Madrid and England, and of his childhood, family and private life. Featuring
David's first full account of a turbulent year in Spain, on and off the field,
and England's fortunes in Euro 2004. This is Beckham's fascinating life story in
his own words. His rise through the ranks at the biggest club side in the world.
His complex relationship with United boss Alex Ferguson. The England story, from
being vilified by the nation before returning as the prodigal son to eventually
captaining his country. His acrimonious falling-out with his manager and
departure from Old Trafford in June 2003. And starting a new chapter of his life
on foreign soil in the glare of the world's press. Now from Beckham himself, we
gain a vivid and eye-opening insight into the family man behind the famous
footballer, the international model and fashion leader. He describes how he
first met and then married ex-Spice girl Victoria Adams, and the upbringing of
their two children Brooklyn and Romeo. How his family's every step is monitored
by a posse of newshounds and paparazzi. Also, the influence of his parents,
growing up as a shy youngster in the family home, and how their subsequent split
affected him. Intimate and soul-searching, this is the real David Beckham like
we have never seen before. NEW FOR THIS PAPERBACK EDITION: - Beckham's first
season with Real Madrid from within the dressing room, with key stories on the
likes of Figo, Roberto Carlos and Zidane. - His exclusive reaction to the
sensational allegations about his private life; their effect on his relationship
with Victoria and a reappraisal of their living arrangements. - England and Euro
2004: the players' threatened strike in support of Rio Ferdinand; Eriksson as
England boss; and all the behind the scenes stories leading up to and including
the Finals in Portugal. - One year down the line, does Beckham have any regrets
about leaving Manchester United? And is there any truth in the rumours that he
is unsettled in Madrid?
David Beckham may live in Madrid but he continues to make front-page
headlines. David Beckham: My Side is his own story, fully updated for the
paperback edition with three new chapters. Becks talks of his career to date,
for Manchester United, Real Madrid and England, and of his childhood, family and
private life. Featuring his first full account of a turbulent year in Spain, on
and off the field, and England's fortunes in Euro 2004, this is a must-read for
Beckham fans everywhere.
Synopsis
Featuring state-of-the-art soccer skills training tips, the story behind the
David Beckham academies, and with insights from Beckham on his unique lifestyle,
this book captures the essence of what it's like to be England football captain
and one of the most celebrated faces on the planet. The David Beckham Academy in
Greenwich, London is the largest sporting facility of its kind in Europe,
comprising two full-size indoor third-generation football pitches and extensive
state-of-the-art teaching and catering facilities. Boys and girls aged 8-15 will
be able to participate in a five-day soccer programme run during key times in
the year, with unique cross-curricular activities focusing on football, team
building, diet and nutrition, health and fitness, physiology and the role of
managers and the media. This book is the realisation of Beckham's dream to give
something back to the sport that made him a legend. It will feature a complete
football training programme - from basic control skills and anticipation through
to crossing techniques, free-kicks, and tactical awareness - based on the
coursework within the Academy. Crucially, it will also address the life skills
which form a core element of the workshops, ensuring that readers come away with
not just an appreciation of the sport and world-class coaching techniques but
how personal development forms a key role in their lives. Lavishly illustrated
with exclusive photographs of Beckham on and off the field, and with his own
insights into his upbringing and how his experiences have shaped his career in
the game, this book represents the next big adventure for Beckham - and the
creation of an exciting, modern learning facility for any young aspiring
footballer regardless of ability. The dream is now a reality.
From
the Author
‘I wanted an environment where children could learn but more importantly have
fun. I hope that this will be a unique experience for many kids and one that
will stay with them for the rest of their lives’ David Beckham
DESCRIPTION OF THE DVD'S
Synopsis
We've all wondered what it must be like. We've asked ourselves how would we cope if we were in their shoes. We've imagined how much our lives would change if we were in the middle of a media frenzy - the like of which the world has never seen before. Well, stop imagining. This is your chance to find out.
In this, the first DVD of its kind, David and Victoria grant unique and unprecedented 24/7 access into their world. The Real world. A world where the flash of the photographer's light bulb becomes an ever present blur of white light. A world of hero worship and superstardom. A world of glitz and glamour. A world under the microscope.
This astonishing fly-on-the wall documentary follows the lives of David and Victoria. From the signing of the multi-million pound contract with Real Madrid and moving to their new Spanish home, to Victoria launching her new single, from the trials and tribulations of raising a young family to the highs and lows of being a celebrity couple. It's all here. It's all REAL !
EXTRAS FOR THE DVD ARE :
An extra half hour of unseen footage & outtakes
The making of Victoria's videos for 'This Groove' and 'Let You Head Go'
'This Groove' and 'Let You Head Go' videos
6 Victoria audio tracks - 'This Groove', 'Let You Head Go', 'Me & You This Time', 'That Dude', 'Valentine' and 'Resentment'
Photo Gallery
Synopsis
In this programme, which was filmed in Madrid, David shares his knowledge, skills and experience. His technique is dissected using the ultimate in technology and the programme is broken down into easy-to-use sections - control, space-making skills, passing and working for space, turning skills and forward play, crossing, closing down and defending, finishing and free kicks.