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Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2014

Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2014

by Lawrence Booth (Author)

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    Hardcover 2014

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Synopsis

The most famous sports book in the world, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack has been published every year since 1864. Wisden 2014 - the 151st edition - contains coverage of every first-class game in every cricket nation, and reports and scorecards for all Tests and ODIs. Including the eagerly awaited Notes by the Editor, the Cricketers of the Year awards, and some of the finest sports writing of the year - such as the brilliant obituaries - together with trenchant opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack truly is a "must-have" for every cricket fan. A perennial bestseller in the UK. "There can't really be any doubt about the cricket book of the year, any year: it's obviously Wisden". Andrew Baker in the Daily Telegraph

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 1600
 Edition: 151
 Publisher: Wisden
Published: 10 Apr 2014
ISBN 10: 1408175681
ISBN 13: 9781408175682
Book Overview: The most famous sports book in the world, Wisden has been published every year since 1864. This 151st edition covers every first-class game in every cricket nation, and reports and scorecards for all Tests and ODIs. Trenchant opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records make it the cricketers' bible worldwide.

Media Reviews
Wisden has earned the respect and affection of every serious sports fan...that iconic yellow jacket still marks a fixed point in a disorderly world. * Daily Telegraph *
As comprehensive and opinionated as ever. * Independent on Sunday *
Nothing beats the reassuring thud on the doormat in April when Wisden lands, as a harbinger of the season to come and a reminder of seasons gone. * Mike Atherton, The Times *
The modern Wisden is a marvel of accuracy and inclusiveness. * The Times *
A truly unique sporting institution. * Financial Times *
...a treasure trove of superb writing. * Sunday Express *
the new Wisden is a stunningly inclusive affair that takes a strong line on cricket politics and reflects both the game's global diversity and England's woes. * Guardian *
The 151st edition of the cricket bible...Wisden, as ever, is essential reading. * Daily Mail *
No game generates nostalgia quite like cricket and no book classifies our memories more reliably than Wisden. * The Times *
It just goes to show, some old-fangled ways are well worth hanging on to. * Independent on Sunday *
a superb edition...is as rich as ever * Cricketer *
Arguably the greatest sporting almanack of all time * School Sport *
Author Bio
This is Lawrence Booth's third 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.