Once these copies are gone, the book will be out of print, following on from the similar success of my earlier biography of county legend Edwin Smith.
Starting with the only in-depth interview ever given by legendary groundsman Walter Goodyear, whose recollection of pre-war Derbyshire cricket was invaluable, the book includes interviews with such county stalwarts as Harold Rhodes, Edwin Smith, John Wright, Devon Malcolm, Geoff Miller, Tony Borrington, Alan Hill, Wayne Madsen, Graeme Welch and many more.
As the publisher puts it:
In this county history with a difference, the people at the centre of the biggest stories tell how it was from their angle. You will read:
- Walter Goodyear's thoughts, for the first time in print, on several generations of Derbyshire cricket's personalities and names from the 1930s to 1980s
- How Edwin Smith took 8-21 on his second appearance for the county – and was dropped!
- Harold Rhodes on the throwing controversy that ruined his England aspirations – and how he became the fall guy in a witch hunt
- Geoff Miller's memories of a county career that prepared him for the top job in English cricket
- Alan Hill and Tony Borrington's thoughts on the fastest and nastiest of the many overseas fast bowlers in the 1970s and 1980s
- Brian Jackson's smooth transition from league professional to one of the most feared seam bowlers in the country
- Devon Malcolm's unusual route to the county game and the highs and lows of his career
- John Wright's take on life as an overseas player, and the differences in coaching at county and international level
- The transition of Peter Gibbs from stylish opening batsman to acclaimed writer
- Bob Taylor's take on wicket-keeping, then and now – and his unique way of preparing his gloves
- How Dean Jones abrasive leadership nearly won a championship, but lost a dressing room
- How Eddie Barlow transformed a run-down club into competitive and dangerous opponents
With the season fast approaching, this is a one-time only offer, perhaps as a Father's Day present or for the cricket fan in your life. Or why not treat yourself?
The book has been blessed with four and five star reviews since its publication and you can now pick up a signed and inscribed copy for only EIGHT POUNDS, including postage and packing.
Please email me at peakfan36@yahoo.co.uk, including address and inscription details and I will provide payment details.
Alternatively, follow me on Twitter @Peakfanblog, I will follow back and I will provide payment details by direct message.
I look forward to hearing from you!
To all of you, and those who bought both of the books, a huge thank you.
PF - a cheeky question. How did you get your book published. Have in mind something which would encompass other sports too with proceeds for charity but I don't really know where to start.
ReplyDeleteTwo options.. You can write a synopsis and contact publishers of such books with it.
ReplyDeleteOr you can self publish and there are plenty of companies will help with that. You absorb all the cost but take the profits.
Depends what you prefer. I went to publishers and got lucky with the first I approached for each book, but it doesn't always work that well!
But if you self publish you need somewhere to store the books until they sell!!