The New Ball: Universal Stories v. 2: Best New Cricket Writing

by RobertSteen (Editor)

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  Paperback
  1999

  $3.22

  This second volume brings together more of the finest original cricket writing from leading cricket writers worldwide. It looks forward but does not ignore the past, using it to shed light on the present as well as fill in pertinent gaps for new disciples. This volume looks at cricket in broader, more progressive terms as the game extends from its traditional roots to become truly international. Contributors include: Mike Marqusee; David Hopps; Professor Hilary Beckles; Mark Ray; Mark Steel; and Paul Newman.

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $3.22

  The third volume in a series bringing together the finest original cricket writing from leading cricket writers worldwide. This book offers extensive coverage of the World Cup in addition to many other pertinent pre-millennial matters. Contributors include: Robert Croft, Glamorgan and England off-spinner; Arthur Smith, comedian and script-writer; Journalist of the Year Nick Davies; Colin Schindler, TV scriptwriter and author of Manchester United Ruined My Life ; Paul Weaver of The Guardian ; Brian Matthews, writer and director of the Europe-Australia Institute at Victoria University, Melbourne; Simon Hattenstone, film editor for The Guardian ; and Graeme Wright, ex-editor of Wisden and George Best's ghost writer.