Original Spin by Vic Marks
The much-loved former England player, Guardian cricket correspondent and TMS broadcaster tells the story of his life in cricket for the first time.
A lovely read: self-written and thus well-written; authentic, genial and full of good anecdotes -- Matthew Engel * New Statesman *
[Marks] must be cricket's most avuncular man, a warm, wry presence in voice and printHis memoir has those qualities too, as well as being deeply English, deeply modest...Marks' real gift as writer and broadcaster is an eye for human detail...this is a memoir in Vic Marks' image, and offers joy and solace in plentiful measures. -- Jon Hotten * Wisden Cricket Monthly *
[Marks] is unfailingly courteous, friendly and knowledgable. His autobiography does absolutely nothing to dispel that impression. He tells his story in an engaging style... * Cricket Web *
Elegantly written and...often gently penetrating in its judgements. * Country Life *
There are some great anecdotes as well as a revealing account of his relationship with former Somerset skipper Peter Roebuck * Choice *
a sunny and modest read * Literary Review *
[Marks] must be cricket's most avuncular man, a warm, wry presence in voice and printHis memoir has those qualities too, as well as being deeply English, deeply modest...Marks' real gift as writer and broadcaster is an eye for human detail...this is a memoir in Vic Marks' image, and offers joy and solace in plentiful measures. -- Jon Hotten * Wisden Cricket Monthly *
[Marks] is unfailingly courteous, friendly and knowledgable. His autobiography does absolutely nothing to dispel that impression. He tells his story in an engaging style... * Cricket Web *
Elegantly written and...often gently penetrating in its judgements. * Country Life *
There are some great anecdotes as well as a revealing account of his relationship with former Somerset skipper Peter Roebuck * Choice *
a sunny and modest read * Literary Review *
Vic Marks is a former Somerset and England cricketer, who played in six Tests and 34 one-day internationals. He is the cricket correspondent of the Observer and the Guardian and has regularly appeared on the BBC's Test Match Special for over three decades. He lives in Devon.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781911630203 |
| ISBN 10 | 1911630202 |
| Title | Original Spin |
| Author | Vic Marks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Atlantic Books |
| Year published | 2020-06-18 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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