Scott Oliver
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.
Alan Gibson tells the fascinating story of the men who have led England in its first 100 years of Test cricket.
Renowned journalist and author Scyld Berry shares his best stories from almost 45 years of touring with England.
A collection of some of cricket writer Paul Edwards’ best and most entertaining work.
50 personal recollections of 50 different seasons between 1934 and 2020.
The Cricketers’ Who’s Who 2025 is the essential guide to the 2025 cricket season.
A thought-provoking and witty exploration of ‘la différence’ between British and French attitudes to sport.
Tales of cricketing legends making their mark in club cricket.
LARA: The England Chronicles is Brian Lara in his own voice, unfiltered and unrestrained. Available as a standard or signed hardback.
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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
“Thoroughly enjoyable… It is thoroughly engaging from cover to cover and one can only marvel at the depth of research… This is likely to be one of the books of the year”
Peakfan, Derbyshire Cricket
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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