Stephen Chalke
First-class cricket books
Fairfield Books publishes excellent and interesting cricket titles. We are committed to delivering writing of the highest quality and production values to match.
The 45th edition of the Cricketers’ Who’s Who.
David Woodhouse’s multi-award-winning account of England’s dramatic 1953/54 tour of the West Indies. Available in hardback and paperback format.
The autobiography of Tony Pigott – England, Sussex and Surrey cricketer and figurehead of Sussex’s ‘deckchair revolution’.
The untold story of cricket’s influential role in London’s literary world.
The autobiography of Ashley Giles, a cricketer who survived the enemies of self-doubt, imposter syndrome and depression to achieve Ashes glory.
A collection of some of cricket writer Paul Edwards’ best and most entertaining work.
Annie Chave throws the spotlight on a diverse medley of people whose lives have been profoundly influenced by cricket.
The history of limited-overs cricket in 25 landmark matches.
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Reviews
“I’ve always believed that cricket is a sport built from,
and shaped by, language, and this splendid collection
proves it. Owzat!”
Ian McMillan
"Sticky Dogs and Stardust is a fund of astonishing stories, which would have remained untold without Scott Oliver’s labours"
Anthony McGowan, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack
“Randall charts the decline of cricket as a cultural influence with just as much brilliance and assiduity as he chronicles its rise ... you need to read his superb history of the rise and fall of cricket as the embodiment of Englishness.”
Ferdinand Mount, London Review of Books
Few have explored cricket's quirky stories as far and wide as Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins.
There is a refreshing honesty about everything Giles writes, and many reminders about tours and Tests that have not been written about for many years.
Martin Chandler, Cricket Web
An uplifting and joyous read, capturing – at times with stunning emotion – the power of cricket to transform lives.
Stephen Chalke
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