Chinese NBA center Yao Ming is to launch his English autobiography in New York City at the end of this month.

Themed "Yao: A Life in Two Worlds", the book sheds light on Yao Ming's first year playing in the NBA. It also contains comments from his teammates and coaches.

The 256-page book is a collaboration between Yao Ming and ESPN's sports journalist Ric Bucher.

It is published by Miramax Books, and will be sold at US$22.95. (Photo source: sina.com.cn)

(CRI September 3, 2004)