It’s that time of the four cycle again, so the publication of a new history of the World Cup is only to be expected
Archie Mac - ARTICLES
It’s been a while since a book from Allan Border appeared, but what the man who helped rebuild Australian cricket in the 1980s has to say is as interesting as ever
A gifted writer’s account of a great series can only result in one thing – a classic tour book, as Archie’s review confirms
Sid Barnes gave his name to three books in the 1950s and all are indelibly stamped with his personality – this week Archie reviews his account of the 1953 Ashes
With a slight change of title there would appear to be a 2007 edition of this one, a book that should be the first purchase of any new Ashes enthusiast
A quirky one this week – a book that was greeted favourably by others has had the Mac treatment
Archie’s verdict on this one is not quite the same as Martin’s, but there’s not much difference, and the book remains rated as outstanding
Surely a classic example of a poor quality ghosted 1950s attempt to cash in on a star player’s reputation? The answer to that one is, it would seem, a resounding no
No doubt suspicious of Martin’s glowing review of this one Archie has been checking up on him, but has found nothing with which to disagree
Two reviews from Archie this week, one is Ken Farnes’ autobiography, and the second a biography of the Essex and England paceman published 60 years after his death