'It's by the exercise of the skill of precis that Woodcock has created this gem in cricket literature. In a single clause he can capture the essence of a batsman or bowler. In another he can deliver his own distinctive opinion, at once profound, generous and good-humoured. The contents of this book have all the makings of a masterpiece. Buy it, I beg you' - The CricketerThis book is based on John Woodcock's personal selection of cricket's all time greats that was serialised in The Times Magazine during the summer of 1997 and which immediately sparked a wide-ranging and lively debate. The book includes an introduction explaining the selection and responding to some of the feeedback Woodcock has had since the serialization appeared. Each entry has a photograph, career facts and figures and a succinct and witty description of the cricketer in question..
- ISBN10 0330370243
- ISBN13 9780330370240
- Publish Date 11 January 2008
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 24 September 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pan Macmillan
- Imprint Pan Books
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 200
- Language English