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Squeezing the Orange
The quintessentially English cricket commentator, writer, oenophile, bon viveur, collector and national treasure, fondly known as “Blowers”, tells his riveting life story.
A Thirst for Life
With his trademark bow tie, his distinctive rich, plumy voice, and his eccentric observations, Henry Blofeld is one of Britain's prized cricket experts. He has been close to the heart of the game for over 40 years. As a leading commentator on Test Match Special and cricket writer, at home and abroad, he has informed and entertained wide audiences with his extensive knowledge and perception of cricket at the very highest level.
Ten to Win . . . And the Last Man In
'Is there anything in sport to compare with the sustained excitement of a cricket match, especially a Test match, in which the advantage continually fluctuates one way and then the other, and when the match enters its last few minutes, all four results are still possible?' After entertaining countless radio listeners around the world for decades, who better to convey the breathless drama of a Test match cliffhanger than Henry Blofeld? Now, in Ten to Win . . . and the Last Man In, he has personally selected thirty matches featuring unforgettable finishes and brought them vividly to life again in his own inimitable way. Ranging from the match-winning bowling of F.R. Spofforth against W.G. Grac...
How Philosophers Argue
This volume presents a double argumentative analysis of the debate between Bertrand Russell and Frederick Copleston on the existence of God. It includes an introduction justifying the choice of text and describing the historical and philosophical background of the debate. It also provides a transcript of the debate, based in part on the original recording. The argumentative analyses occupy Parts I and II of the book. In Part I the argumentative process is analysed by means of the ideal model of critical discussion, the workhorse of pragma-dialectics. Part I shows how the two parties go through the four stages of a critical discussion. It highlights the questions raised over and beyond the pr...
The Importance Of Not Being Earnest
The eccentric literary genius Luke Upward is almost forgotten today, but his belles-lettres were once the dernier cri of the avant garde of the nouvelle vague. This long-awaited critical biography recaptures his brilliant sayings and reconstructs his dramatic but mysterious life.
Cakes and Bails
From Rheims sampling champagne with Michael Atherton and Graham Gooch, to the early morning rain at Chertsey watching a game which began at 4.00am, Henry Blofeld's cricket year is full of humour, eccentricity, garrulous bonhomie as well as incisive commentary on the current game, the England team, the great matches,innings, scandals and players of the year. This is the cricketing life at its glorious best which recounts the drama and controversy on and off the field in a highly personalised year book from a uniquely qualified and appealing cricketing personality.
Over and Out
For over half a century, Henry Blofeld has conveyed his unfailing enthusiasm for the game of cricket as a much loved broadcaster and journalist. His characteristically patrician tones, overlaid with those of the bon viveur, have delighted listeners to the BBC's Test Match Special where the personality of the broadcaster comes second only to a deep knowledge of the game and its players. With his engaging conversational tone it is easy to see why listeners feel as if they are actually at the Test match watching in Henry's friendly company. Now that 'Blowers' has decided to declare his TMS innings closed, his book reveals the secrets of life in the commentary box and of the rich cast of charact...
"e;If the Poms Bat First, Tell the Taxi to Wait"e; and Other Funny Cricket Quotes
A compilation of cricket commentators' gaffes and good-natured banter amongst players. Quotes to keep cricket lovers amused include nonsensical remarks, unintentional puns, stating the bleeding obvious, sledging, and gentle musings.
