View Ian's 2015 NRMA Kennedy Lifetime Achievement Award presentation
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In a succession of major titles Ian has told or helped tell the stories of some of Australia’s greatest sporting figures, including: Mark Taylor, Louise Sauvage, Ian Thorpe, Jack Gibson (4 books), Frank Hyde, Don Talbot, Mike Whitney, Noel Kelly, Arthur Beetson, Nova Peris, Des Renford, George Piggins, Ken Sutcliffe, Shane Webcke (2 books), Peter Sterling, Wayne Pearce, and renowned paramedic Paul Featherstone, aka ‘The Hero of Thredbo’. He has written a comprehensive history of Australian sport (since 1788), histories of the game of Rugby League - and of several sporting clubs, large and small.
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Richie Benaud was much loved. His brother John describes him as ‘a champion and a true gentleman’, Sir Tim Rice remembers him as ‘an honorary Englishman, loved and missed as much in the UK as down-under’.
In Richie: the Man Behind the Legend, two of Australia’s finest and most experienced sportswriters, Norman Tasker and Ian Heads, bring together the recollections of those who were closest to Richie: family, friends, teammates, opponents and media colleagues. The result is a unique, intimate and revealing tribute to one of Australia’s most iconic figures, a man who became the most respected player-turned-commentator in cricket history. More......
In Richie: the Man Behind the Legend, two of Australia’s finest and most experienced sportswriters, Norman Tasker and Ian Heads, bring together the recollections of those who were closest to Richie: family, friends, teammates, opponents and media colleagues. The result is a unique, intimate and revealing tribute to one of Australia’s most iconic figures, a man who became the most respected player-turned-commentator in cricket history. More......
What they said about The Night the Music Died....
The response to Ian Heads’ last book The Night the Music Died — from commentators, writers, players and coaches — has been remarkably positive. Here are some of the comments made about the book since it was released on August 1 …
A great story expertly told by a wonderful storyteller.’ — Ray Hadley, 2GB morning host, in the Daily Telegraph
‘A sporting miracle [and] a very human miracle … what a great yarn, what a lovely story it is.’ — Richard Fidler, Conversations with Richard Fidler (ABC)
‘When it comes to rugby league books, Ian Heads writes them better than anybody else. This is a great story, a great book.’ — Peter Sterling, Channel 9
‘Evocative ... colourful … you really should order this book.’ — Andy Wilson, The Guardian (UK)
‘Ian Heads has captured the Western Division story perfectly. It’s the best rugby league book I’ve read.’ — Graeme Hughes, 2SM Talkin’ Sport
The response to Ian Heads’ last book The Night the Music Died — from commentators, writers, players and coaches — has been remarkably positive. Here are some of the comments made about the book since it was released on August 1 …
A great story expertly told by a wonderful storyteller.’ — Ray Hadley, 2GB morning host, in the Daily Telegraph
‘A sporting miracle [and] a very human miracle … what a great yarn, what a lovely story it is.’ — Richard Fidler, Conversations with Richard Fidler (ABC)
‘When it comes to rugby league books, Ian Heads writes them better than anybody else. This is a great story, a great book.’ — Peter Sterling, Channel 9
‘Evocative ... colourful … you really should order this book.’ — Andy Wilson, The Guardian (UK)
‘Ian Heads has captured the Western Division story perfectly. It’s the best rugby league book I’ve read.’ — Graeme Hughes, 2SM Talkin’ Sport