I seldom use charity shops. Recently I felt drawn into one nearby to rummage through the books.
I'm not a boxing fan but this jumped out at me. Hooked by the title, I flipped it and was sold by the blurb.
Take these two passages, for instance...
Nearly every page held a sentence that made me mutter "wow" at its beauty or brutality.
The author, it turns out, was like most geniuses, marching to the beat of his own drum and died quite young and we've been robbed of what one obituary felt was 'The UK's Hunter S Thomson'
💥Tomorrow💥
Episode 16 (sixteen!) of the year sees the OG's reunite.
@sportingpress1 talks us through it all: his early career in publishing, where it took him, how it lead to where he is now, and how he's given up on sleep.
The nicest, and busiest, man in showbiz.
It really is a privilege to spend time listening to someone so passionate about what they do. Especially when what they're doing is impacting so many lives in a positive way.
Our latest episode takes us back to Africa and The Rhino Cup.
Founder Matt Bracken talks us through the tournaments growth and continued impact on rural communities.
Enjoy!
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🚨Available for pre-order and shipping from 1 July🚨
Our Q2 zine focus is the Coupe de France featuring Quevilly, Colonialism + more
Papin gets the @charlesdrawin treatment with our cover/poster a nod to the icons hattrick in his only final appearance.
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These conversations are increasingly enjoyable.
It's such a privilege to both learn more about influential figures from all walks of the landscape and often learn more about myself jn the process.
With Feyenood comfortably claiming the Eredivisie, and @willemdekam documenting it in a way arguably only he can, we can't help but wonder how this guy is feeling right now.
📸 by Willem during the clubs last league title win in 2017, featured in our third issue.
Feeling nostalgic.
Like most, my life has changed more than I could have imagined over the past 5 years.
Lots of joy, lots of pain, and a lot of lessons learned.
NPLH has been a constant. An anchor. I love it dearly.
We're FIVE 🥳
From Issue 1 in May 2018 to Q1 2023, we've printed nearly 200 features across over 1500 pages, sent copies from Belgrade to Brooklyn and beyond, and met some inspiring and talented people along the way.
Thank you for your support.