Overview
*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
Full Product Details
Author: Lawrence Booth
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint: Wisden
Edition: 156th edition
Weight: 0.686kg
ISBN: 9781472964045
ISBN 10: 1472964047
Pages: 1536
Publication Date: 11 April 2019
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
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 *
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 *
Author Information
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
