About the book: 1967 / David Storey is one of the famous writers of modern England. He grew up in a mining family and became a professional rugby player at 19 to earn money to attend Art High School. Despite the fact that he manages to achieve some success - his paintings were exhibited at several exhibitions in London - he leaves painting and devotes himself entirely to literary creativity. “Such is the sporting life” is Storey’s first novel. It immediately brought him worldwide fame. In 1962, the novel was filmed. The film “Such is the Sporting Life” successfully screened in many countries around the world, including the Soviet Union. Since then, Storey has published two more novels, Flight to Camden and Radcliffe.».