In Black and White by Jake White & Craig Ray
In Black and White (Springbok World Cup Coach's Autobiography, 2007)
The Autobiography of the Springbok Coach Who Led South Africa to Rugby World Cup Victory in 2007
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: In Black and White: The Jake White Story
- Authors: Jake White & Craig Ray
- Publisher: Zebra Press (an imprint of Struik Publishers), Cape Town
- Publication Date: 2007
- ISBN-13: 9781770220041
- Edition Details: First published 2007 by Zebra Press. Softcover edition.
- Binding: Publisher's illustrated paperback, perfect bound, with a clear protective plastic film over the covers.
- Physical Format: Large softcover (trade paperback) format. Includes an index and contents list.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
- The Book: Good (G)
- Exterior / Wraps: Black illustrated wrappers with a photograph of a man holding the Webb Ellis Trophy. A clear protective plastic film covers the wrappers and is creased and wavy at the fore-edge and corners. A visible crease runs down the spine, which appears intact. The corners show some wear beneath the film. Overall the copy shows signs of use.
- Interior: The text block appears sound and the binding firm. The edges of the pages are toned and yellowed, visible at the fore-edge and top edge. Sampled text pages are clean, with no markings.
- The Dust Jacket: Not Applicable (As Issued)
Synopsis & Historical Value
In Black and White: The Jake White Story is the autobiography of Jake White, who coached the Springboks from 2004 and led them to victory at the 2007 Rugby World Cup. It was published by Zebra Press in 2007, shortly after White left the national post, and was co-written with the sports journalist Craig Ray.
The book follows White from a troubled childhood, through his early years in school coaching, to his appointment as national coach. It also deals with the rugby politics, criticism, injuries and personal sacrifices that marked his tenure.
For collectors of South African sporting history, it is a first-hand account of one of the most celebrated campaigns in Springbok rugby, written close to the events it describes.
Author Profile: Jake White & Craig Ray
Jake White, born in Johannesburg, is a professional rugby union coach. Appointed Springbok head coach in early 2004, he led South Africa to the 2004 Tri Nations title and to victory at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
Craig Ray is a Cape Town-based freelance sports writer and broadcaster who contributes regularly on rugby. He was appointed rugby writer for the newly launched The Times newspaper in June 2007.
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