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The Little Book Of Mornington Crescent [Hardcover]

Tim Brooke-Taylor (Author), Graeme Garden (Author), Barry Cryer (Author), Humphrey Lyttelton (Author), Jon Naismith (Author), Iain Pattinson (Author)

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Hardcover: 112 pages
Publisher: Orion; 1st ed. edition (19 Oct 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0752818643
ISBN-13: 978-0752818641
Product Dimensions: 18.6 x 11.6 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 385,186 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Mornington Crescent is a game which has baffled fans of the Radio 4 show I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue for years. Among their frequently asked questions are "What are the rules of Mornington Crescent?", "Does Mornington Crescent have rules, and if so what are they?" and "Mornington Crescent: rules, please?". Here--at last--written by the four men in the country least likely to be able to help, is a little book which goes little or no way towards answering such queries. Naturally, The Little Book does contain an informative section on the rules of play but as these are incomprehensible to anyone who does not already know them, the section never strays from basics such as the helpful reminder that

if a player moves to such a location that there are less than two occupied bases between the location played and the next but one Shift Zone, Morton's Convention being in play, whether the Loop has been vectored from either Diagonal or not... then that move is declared under-struck.

The Little Book of Mornington Crescent offers far more than mere analysis. With painstaking accuracy, the authors plot the game's history, from its origins in the Roman Empire to its present day popularity as a subject for discussion on the Internet. There are detailed discussions of key games and potted biographies of some of Mornington Crescent's most celebrated players, ranging from Mother Anna of Widdicombe to Lord Nelson. Lavishly, almost gratuitously, illustrated with black and white photographs of dubious provenance, the book includes a comprehensive glossary and even recipes for such staples as Tufnell Pork and Shepherd's Bush Pie. In fact, so informative is this book that it may be prudent to recall Jeremy Hardy's words of wisdom: "If you've understood Mornington Crescent, nothing else in your life makes sense". --Anoushka Alexander

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Never before published official history and rules of the arcane gentleman's game of Mornington Crescent.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well, it solved a mystery...., 13 Sep 2006

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This review is from: The Little Book Of Mornington Crescent (Paperback)

For many years I have wondered how the Hither Green bypassing Blackheath gambit could work. Thanks to this book and references to the Sommmerly-Styles Version (circa 1947) I have devised a cunning strategy using Croydon East (it is allowed!)and Bromley by Bow when faced with the South East London tri-merger.

There is still a Wapping Gap in my knowledge though, I have to say. Happy playing!

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5.0 out of 5 stars I finally understand, 27 Oct 2006

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I was recently given this book, and although it took a while to read, due to the many and varied digressions from the subject at hand, some of the explanations in this book have really aided my understanding of the rules of Mornington Crescent, and I have actually been able to hold my own at club level (still losing each game, but at least making the other players sweat now!)

I do agree with other reviewers that more effort could be made to explain the rules in simpler terms, but then the game would become accessible to any old riff-raff, in the same way that Tennis and Cricket have in recent years.

Let's hope that we soon see a sequel that will give us even more insights into advanced play!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mornington Crescent and the Jubilee Line, 11 Dec 2000

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This review is from: The Little Book Of Mornington Crescent (Hardcover)

One minor dissapointment is that this otherwise perfectly researched rule book does not shed any light on the effects this year's opening of the Jubilee Line had. Is it now possible to supercede after a parallel move? And being German one other omission saddened me: how does the right-hand traffic on the continent affect the rules for the international version of MC? However, all in all a must for any Sorry I haven't a clue afficcionado!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Amazon are offering new copies of this book at prices from �42.13. The cover on my hardback copy shows rrp �6.99. Read more

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I really enjoyed getting this little book I only heard about the game when I was in Ben Nevis last October and its fun.

Published on 19 Jan 2010 by Mrs. S. Primiano

5.0 out of 5 stars Mornington Crescent
If you are looking to learn the rules for Mornington Crescent, this little book is all you need.
It gives information on the history and development of the Radio 4 game; the... Read more

Published on 26 July 2009 by C. Weston

5.0 out of 5 stars Caution: diagonal side-splitting can put you in Nid.
Finally, I can get from Northolt to MC in under 71 moves! Although it is necessary to be wary of the shambling wugu-beast of the District-Line. Read more

Published on 1 Aug 2008 by Dorkomatic

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and concise
An excellent and straightforward introduction to the game for novice and advanced player alike - well done!

Published on 14 July 2007 by Mr. Jonathan F. Fryer

4.0 out of 5 stars Mornington Crescent through the ages!
I loved this book. If you thought it was funny on Radio 4, then you ain't seen nothing yet! It must be said there are no actual rules to Mornington Crescent, regardless what you... Read more

Published on 4 Feb 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars St John's Wood. Snoods Dormant
Well I believe that St John's Wood with snoods dormant (yes, that old Trellis fravourite!) will be a fine follow-up. LV steady.

Published on 18 Oct 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Not helpful for the novice player
I enjoy 'I'm sorry I haven't a clue' very much, but have always been mystified by the game, 'Mornington Crescent', as the rules have never been explained to me. Read more

Published on 22 Dec 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Balham. This is Balham.
Well, lets see now. The woeful lack of essential information about monitoring the LV co-efficients whilst playing under thripp is the only fault i can find in this otherwise... Read more

Published on 2 Nov 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent idea. Gants Hill, cross checking the central.
I think Cripplehead would be proud to see such a book on the market. And written by such experts. Naturally I'll start out with Gants Hill and see how things develop.

Published on 22 Mar 2000

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