Sid Barnes gave his name to three books in the 1950s and all are indelibly stamped with his personality – this week Archie reviews his account of the 1953 Ashes
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With a slight change of title there would appear to be a 2007 edition of this one, a book that should be the first purchase of any new Ashes enthusiast
A quirky one this week – a book that was greeted favourably by others has had the Mac treatment
Archie’s verdict on this one is not quite the same as Martin’s, but there’s not much difference, and the book remains rated as outstanding
Surely a classic example of a poor quality ghosted 1950s attempt to cash in on a star player’s reputation? The answer to that one is, it would seem, a resounding no
No doubt suspicious of Martin’s glowing review of this one Archie has been checking up on him, but has found nothing with which to disagree
Two reviews from Archie this week, one is Ken Farnes’ autobiography, and the second a biography of the Essex and England paceman published 60 years after his death
Two reviews from Archie this week, one is Ken Farnes’ autobiography, and the second a biography of the Essex and England paceman published 60 years after his death
Two reviews this week – the second is Archie’s look at a modern version of the tour account, a genre beloved of cricket tragics from years gone by
This book probably won’t sell too well in England, but that will be no reflection on its quality