I particularly liked the inside story of how Steve Waugh got the chance to play in his first test against us , many such trivia by Ken in a well researched book
I particularly liked the inside story of how Steve Waugh got the chance to play in his first test against us , many such trivia by Ken in a well researched book
Originally Posted by Krishna_j
An underrated writer, I have read about a dozen of his books and have enjoyed them all. My favourites would be: T.J. Over The Top (bio of Terry Jenner) and The Taylor Years.
Ken is also a very nice person. He allowed me to send all the books I own of his (14) to his house in Melbourne, where he signed them and then sent them back![]()
You know it makes sense.
The art of cricket is greatOriginally Posted by SJS
Any ways that is some excellent stuff to have in the personal library
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Thanks FrazOriginally Posted by FRAZ
...and welcome back![]()
So nice of you....Originally Posted by SJS
by the way SJS I would like you to check out one website, if you dont mind.Originally Posted by SJS
I think if you will go through some pages then you will definately like it . www.chowk.com
P.S. I am not advertising at all ..
okay
This thread makes me sad.
Travelling from country to country meant I had to leave my cricket library in the UK and I have not had access to it for 6 years![]()
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Originally Posted by Goughy
How big is it, and what is your prized volume?
Good question. If I ever counted it Ive forgot the answer. Its not too big. Im guessing its well over 200 (could be more, could be less, as I said Ive not seen it for 6 years) but Ive really go no idea. The great thing about discount and 2nd hand book stores is that there is no shortage of cricket books. Ive only got about 20 or so Ive bought recently at the moment.Originally Posted by archie mac
As for prized posession, I cant really remember what I have. One that comes to mind- when I was young I travelled around playing cricket and I carried a copy of "Boycott on Cricket" in my coffin and I have most of the photos in the book signed by the cricketers in them. Probably sentimental value rather than financial, but it carries memories of when I was a decent cricketer.
On a side note- Any idea how much a signed copy 1st Edition of 'The Larwood Story' goes for? Im not selling but as Im getting older, Ive a bit more cash and Id like to start picking up some rarer books and Id like a copy of this.
Last edited by Goughy; 13-07-2006 at 06:15 AM.
I recently saw a signed Larwood story go for $100 AU but that was the edition released in the 1980s. So I would think you could treble the price for a 1st editionOriginally Posted by Goughy
The problem with Larwood was that he was happy to sign. Some one like Sid Barnes who only signed the odd thing is worth a lot of money.
It is really only Bradman who signed a lot, but is still sort after. Even so it's his signature from the 30s that fetch the highest price.
Last edited by archie mac; 13-07-2006 at 04:49 PM.
Okay we have three new reviews up on site.
The first is by SJS, Cricket Mercenaries
The Next two are recent books from 2006 Ken Taylor Drawn to Sport & The 50 Best Aust. Cricket Books
Is it hardcover?Originally Posted by Goughy
Whats your asking price?
I am pretty sure the first edition was a HC, if you do buy it and it has no DJ, I have a spare oneOriginally Posted by SJS
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I must have expressed myself poorly, I dont have a copy, I want to buy one.Originally Posted by SJS
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