Stuck on You: The Rise & Fall... & Rise of Panini Stickers
R**A
Very good
Very good
B**M
Good to the Last Drop..
Stuck on You evokes sheer nostalgia. Its a long time since I've collected football stickers, but this book really brought back that desperation to complete an album and pure delight when you finally get hold of the shiny Spurs badge!More than just a trip down memory lane, Stuck on You is an engaging read - the author's thorough and intelligent research offers the reader a gratifying blend of amusing anecdotes, little known facts and interesting tales on a topic that will close to many 'young at hearts'. As a football obsessed school boy, I had no idea quite how cutthroat the world of sticker collecting really was, but this book pulls no punches - conspiracy theories, corporate scandal and even a dose of Robert Maxwell intrigue, it's all here.I believe this is a debut text and an impressive one at that. It's no coincidence that some of the world's most prolific writers have been drawn to the natural drama of the sporting world, yet it is indeed refreshing to see a young author tackle a seldom explored subject. Consequently, Lansdowne is a writer worth following and I for one look forward to his next contribution with some interest.
G**Y
Glad I've 'GOT' one!
I'm 37 now but have yet to top the feeling of being the first boy in my little junior school to complete Mexico '86. The elation of conning my way to Guadalajara stadium followed by two victory laps of my playground is, as yet, unmatched. That tiny rectangle of concrete seemed as capacious as Wembley back then and just as glorious.But it wasn't just the heat of Mexico '86 to get an infant's blood boiling; the Panini sticker factory had us all in it's vice-like grip. Back then many an hour slipped by huddled down in corners of the school playground making nefarious promises and Brown Paper Bag deals. And for what? The St. Mirren badge of course. And who's forgetting Bruce Grobbelaar. Utterly impossible to find him anywhere!Stuck on You is a wonderfully nostalgic jaunt down a familiar road. Clearly written by someone who has experienced the joy and despair of seeing a much coveted 'NEED' disappear into someone else's pocket. I really felt the book captured the innocence and manic obsession that I certainly felt at the time. Stuck on You is a warmly engaging and thoroughly entertaining read throughout.
D**Y
My Rise and Fall and Rise again in interest
Having collected Panini stickers as a kid I recently got back in to the world of football stickers and cards again and Gregs book really filled me with nostalgia. It is full of facts and funny stories which really hit home for somebody who used to collect the stickers, or has any interest in them. There is SO much more to them than a bit of paper that sticks in a book... sorry, an album!I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the book to anybody who wants a good read, not just collectors or fans of a sticker!
R**S
Great memories of sticker collecting
What a fantastic book! Been meaning to get round to writing a review for a long time now, seeing the documentary on the TV recently prompted me to get my finger out.Basically if you love football stickers and want to understand how those little cards would be your obsession as a kid to collect, then look no further than getting this book.The passion Greg shows in his writing is brilliant and the book brought back many special memories of those days in the playground looking for those elusive swaps and gave a great insight in to what went on behind the scenes from Panini.5 stars from me
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