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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.
Tim Percival draws on the personal experiences of some of the world’s most respected sports coaches and leaders to offer a unique insight into how they successfully navigate the media.
Stephen Chalke’s memoir of his career and life in cricket.
David Woodhouse’s multi-award-winning account of England’s dramatic 1953/54 tour of the West Indies. Available in hardback and paperback format.
More tales of cricketing legends making their mark in club cricket.
The history of limited-overs cricket in 25 landmark matches.
Brian Close was one of the greatest characters of post-war cricket – daring, defiant and daft.
The saga of Icelandic cricket by Kit Harris.
Ricky Ellcock’s account of his life and career, first as a professional cricketer, then as the first black captain to be employed by Virgin Atlantic.
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Reviews
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
There might have been a touch of ‘second season syndrome’ about The Second Innings of Sticky Dogs and Stardust, but fortunately there has been no question of that ... I can see this absorbing series of books continuing for many years yet.
Martin Chandler, Cricket Web
This is still a truly outstanding book, and one which I recommend without the slightest hesitation
Martin Chandler, CricketWeb
No-one batted like Brian Lara, and few cricketers have talked so openly of their lives and their drives – a book worth waiting for.
Gideon Haigh
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