Description
*Standard format paperback* The 156th edition of the most famous sports book in the world--published every year since 1864--contains some of the finest sports writing of the year and covers every first-class game in every cricket nation, making it the cricketers' bible worldwide. @WisdenAlmanack
The 156th edition of the most famous sports book in the world--published every year since 1864--contains some of the finest sports writing of the year and covers every first-class game in every cricket nation, making it the cricketers' bible worldwide.
About the Author
This is Lawrence Booth's eighth year as Editor of Wisden, although he has contributed for many years. He is also cricket writer for the Daily Mail and author of several critically acclaimed cricket books. He is one of the most respected and well liked authorities in the modern game. @the_topspin
Reviews
Wisden is a source of delight for cricket lovers and the 2019 edition, edited once again by Lawrence Booth, does not disappoint. -- Vic Marks * The Guardian *
a treasure to relish * Sunday Express *
By a distance the greatest book ever published * Philip Collins, Waitrose Weekend *
There is no debate over the quality of the publication ... Fine reading * The Cricketer *
As intriguing and indispensable as ever * Evesham Observer *
Even at the age of 155, Wisden intends to keep on turning. It still sets the standard, whether it's bought as a gift, a decoration, an encyclopaedia or a huge magazine. The Wisden Almanack is all things to all men. And to all women. * Rob Smyth, ESPN *
Wisden lands on the doorstep with a joyous thud. Its daffodil-yellow cover is the signal to anticipate the delights of spring and summer and its contents are always a treasure to relish. The oldest of sporting annuals has captured the rare trick of remaining for ever young * Jim Holden, Sunday Express *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472964045
Author Lawrence Booth
Format Paperback
Page Count 1536
Imprint Wisden
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 686g
The 156th edition of the most famous sports book in the world--published every year since 1864--contains some of the finest sports writing of the year and covers every first-class game in every cricket nation, making it the cricketers' bible worldwide.
About the Author
This is Lawrence Booth's eighth year as Editor of Wisden, although he has contributed for many years. He is also cricket writer for the Daily Mail and author of several critically acclaimed cricket books. He is one of the most respected and well liked authorities in the modern game. @the_topspin
Reviews
Wisden is a source of delight for cricket lovers and the 2019 edition, edited once again by Lawrence Booth, does not disappoint. -- Vic Marks * The Guardian *
a treasure to relish * Sunday Express *
By a distance the greatest book ever published * Philip Collins, Waitrose Weekend *
There is no debate over the quality of the publication ... Fine reading * The Cricketer *
As intriguing and indispensable as ever * Evesham Observer *
Even at the age of 155, Wisden intends to keep on turning. It still sets the standard, whether it's bought as a gift, a decoration, an encyclopaedia or a huge magazine. The Wisden Almanack is all things to all men. And to all women. * Rob Smyth, ESPN *
Wisden lands on the doorstep with a joyous thud. Its daffodil-yellow cover is the signal to anticipate the delights of spring and summer and its contents are always a treasure to relish. The oldest of sporting annuals has captured the rare trick of remaining for ever young * Jim Holden, Sunday Express *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472964045
Author Lawrence Booth
Format Paperback
Page Count 1536
Imprint Wisden
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 686g
