Epic by name, epic by nature – Barnes' compilation a sports book like no other

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Epic by Simon Barnes
£18.99, published by Simon & Schuster

A sports book that lacks an overarching narrative, structure, conclusion or message.

Instead, Epic weaves together many of the most iconic, controversial and unforgettable moments that coloured the 30-odd years of Simon Barnes' tenure as a sports writer at The Times.

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Published on 8 September 2018inFeatures

Last updated 12:00, 9 September 2018

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