In this review Martin looks at the latest limited edition from one of his favourite small publishers
CRICKET BOOKS
It may be a book more for those interested in club cricket than the First Class game, but the latest release from specialist publisher Max Books seems to be an excellent addition to the literature of the game
With the trend towards self-publishing gathering momentum Martin takes a look at a new book about a Kent pace bowler from the 1950s
As this newly released autobiography shows it isn’t necessary for a cricketer’s career to have been a stellar one in order to make his story an interesting read
James Taylor’s acclaimed autobiography reinforces one of life’s most important lessons – never take anything for granted
Normal service will resume next week, but in the meantime we have our regular round up of new and forthcoming releases
Next week we should have Martin’s six monthly article about new books, so today we have something different. This is not a review as such, but an article about one of game’s most meticulous researchers, who left behind for future generations one of the most interesting and collectable of all cricketing oeuvres
After Rob Kelly’s splendid biography of Robin Hobbs we have another gift idea for Essex supporters
Self- publishing is on the rise, and this book illustrates why, from a reader’s point of view, it is has been a rewarding innovation
The ACS has published some excellent books, most of which have the subliminal message “for serious cricket tragics only” running through them. This one, however, is of much wider appeal