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
CRICKET BOOKS
Two reviews this week. First up is David’s look at the 1983 autobiography of a fine batsman and coach, who was taken from us when he still had much to offer
There have been books aplenty written about Lord’s, and this week Martin reviews the latest, an interesting variation on the theme
This week brings a second five star book in a month for Martin as John Wisden and Co publish another fascinating piece of historical research
Some things never change, they just continue to evolve – the longest running annual in sport is one of them. This year we have three reviews, from three continents
Next week David and Archie both review Wisden 2014, and in the meantime Gulu has reviewed another book with a saffron coloured cover
Eager anticipation can sometimes lead to disappointment but not, it would seem, on this occasion
This book probably won’t sell too well in England, but that will be no reflection on its quality
If a fair dinkum Aussie like Archie enjoys an autobiography from the pen of an archetypal Englishman it can only mean one thing – it’s a bloody good read!
Those who appreciate good cricket writing are all familiar with the work of John Arlott, the centenary of whose birth was in February of this year