One-Four-Seven: A Complete History of Every Official 147 in Professional Snooker

36 POTS. 147 POINTS. ABSOLUTE PERFECTION.Perfection in sports is rare. In snooker, it has an exact number: 147.A maximum break is snooker’s equivalent of the perfect game. It requires absolute, flawless precision around the table.What Daniel Martínez Nieto offers you here is the definitive encyclopedia of snooker’s greatest achievement. Spanning from Steve Davis’s historic first televised maximum in 1982 right through to the close of the 2025/2026 season, this book meticulously chronicles the stories, the stakes, and the staggering statistics behind every single official 147 ever compiled on the professional tour.Inside this book, you will discover:Every Break Documented: Discover the narratives behind all 240+ maximums, from the roaring Crucible triumphs to the agony of the missed final blacks in the "140 Club."Scan and Watch: Step out of the pages and into the arena! Curated QR codes allow you to instantly scan and watch surviving video footage of these historic milestones directly on your smartphone.The Master Statistics: A massive deep-dive appendix detailing the complete numerical history of the 147, including player ages, referee milestones, and the Triple Crown elite.Whether you are a purist who knows the rulebook inside out, or a lifelong fan drawn to the silent, crushing pressure of the arena, Daniel has compiled the ultimate tribute to the perfect frame.Lean forward. The perfect frame is about to begin. Read more