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Valentino Rossi – the definitive biography By Stuart Barker Price: £18.99

The latest biography by noted bikesport author Stuart Barker, this looks at the life and career of arguably the greatest motorcycle racer of all time – Valentino Rossi.

Rossi’s Grand Prix career has spanned almost 25 years and nine world championships. Using exclusive new interviews with those who have been part of Rossi’s story from start to finish, Barker has produced the most in-depth book ever written about the Italian superstar – a tale of speed, love and loss, told in full for the very first time. Barker has worked with Niall Mackenzie and Steve Hislop on their biographies as well as doing books on David Jefferies and Evel Knievel.

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