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OverviewThe biography of one of the most original and elusive characters in Australian sporting history, by renowned cricket writer Gideon Haigh. In 1950, aged in his mid-thirties, 'tall, shy, shambling' Jack Iverson burst forth from obscurity in suburban Melbourne, 'bowled like no man before' and became a national sensation, then faded from view almost as swiftly. He died in obscurity, in tragic circumstances. In the enthralling Mystery Spinner, first published in 1999, one of the world's best cricket writers goes in search of an enigma- an ordinary man in whom lurked the extraordinary. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Russell Jackson , Gideon HaighPublisher: Text Publishing Imprint: The Text Publishing Company Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 19.70cm Weight: 0.280kg ISBN: 9781925603217ISBN 10: 1925603210 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 02 January 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews`Magnificent.' * Roar * `A delight, a gripping (no pun intended) read, and an object lesson to anyone tempted to try their hand at biography.' * ESPNcricinfo * `Even if you don't care for the game you might enjoy it...Not your standard sporting biography.' * Guardian * `[An] unconventional journey...brilliantly documented.' * Courier Mail * `One of the best cricket biographies I have ever read.' * Wisden Cricket Monthly * Author InformationGideon Haigh has been a journalist for three decades, writing mainly about sport and business. He is the author of more than thirty books, among them the award-winning On Warne, Certain Admissions and Stroke of Genius. He lives in Melbourne. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |