Fever Pitch Fever Pitch Fever Pitch: A Fan's Life is a 1992 autobiographical essay by British author Nick Hornby. The book is the basis for two films: "Fever Pitch" (1997, UK) and "Fever Pitch" (2005, U.S.). The first edition was subtitled "A Fan's Life", but later paperback editions were not. "Fever Pitch", first published in 1992, is Hornby's first novel. It tells the story of the author's relationship with football and with Arsenal Football Club, in particular. It consists of several chapters in chronological order, from the time the author first became a football fan as a child until his early thirties.
Nick Hornby (artist) Times, Frieze, Artforum, and featured in Dazed, Wired, and Time Out, among others. Nick Hornby (artist) Nick Hornby (born 1980) is a British artist. He received his education at the Slade School of Art, University College London and Chelsea School of Art, a constituent college of the University of the Arts London. Hornby’s work is known for his art-historical references and use of digital technology. He received his education at the Slade School of Art, University College London and Chelsea School of Art. On graduating, he was awarded the "Clifford Chance/University of the Arts London Sculpture Award," described by ES