Freddie Flintoff and W.G. Grace: Together at last! W.G. Grace Ate My Pedalo is a spoof 1896 periodical from The Wisden Cricketer archives that looks at cricketing events of 2010 through a Victorian lens. Funny, irreverent and lavishly illustrated, the book draws inspiration from the exuberant sporting papers of the Victorian era to lampoon England cricketers new and old. From Queen Victoria s views on women s cricket to Freddie Flintoff s heroic defiance of the Temperance Movement, no figure historical or contemporary is safe. A comedy cricket book of wit, intelligence and cheek that will appeal to cricket fans of all ages, be they members of the MCC or the Barmy Army.
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'One of the wittiest and most original sporting books of this or any other year' --Cricinfo
'A welcome and wacky addition to any cricket-lover s library' --Daily Mail Online
'Just What The Good Doctor Ordered' --Sport Magazine
'A welcome and wacky addition to any cricket-lover s library' --Daily Mail Online
'Just What The Good Doctor Ordered' --Sport Magazine
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Alan Tyers has a monthly column in The Wisden Cricketer magazine and writes weekly spoof diaries on thewisdencricketer.com. Beach is an illustrator and cartoonist who also regularly contributes to The Wisden Cricketer.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By T. Tsang
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
My dad loves cricket. I don't really know too much about it (it seems a little boring sometimes. And why does no one win after 5 days of playing?). BUT I got him this for a birthday present and it's made him laugh out loud so many times. I've looked through it to see what the fuss is about and even to this non-cricket fan, there are some REALLY hilarious cartoons, drawings and jokes/stories of Victorian people and inventions. I especially liked the one about Queen Victoria's views on women's cricket and the Agony Aunt column. It's definitely the perfect gift for the casual or serious cricket lover. Or, for someone who loves graphics (particularly from that time period). OR, for someone who just likes funny jokes, funny stories and awesome drawings! It's definitely a very one-of-a-kind book and I'm really glad I got it for my dad (it's become a gift for two essentially!).
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Trick_Shade
Format:Hardcover
There's a lot of good writing about cricket, but much of it is rather reverential. Tyers and Beach's book is a welcome corrective. It's very funny, full of original gags and satire, and the cartoons are brilliant.
If you're a follower of the greatest game I heartily recommend it, or it would make an excellent christmas stocking filler for the "cricket tragic" in your life.
If you're a follower of the greatest game I heartily recommend it, or it would make an excellent christmas stocking filler for the "cricket tragic" in your life.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By T. Foster
Format:Hardcover
Hugely amusing and beautifully crafted throughout. The book seamlessly and hilariously casts the modern day game and its players against the backdrop of the social and cultural mores of Victorian England. Not sure I understand the criticism below that the humour repeats itself, sure there's some in-jokes i.e. Aussie baiting, but there's tons of deft and subtle comedic flourishes throughout. The piece on cricket commentary towards the back of the book is sublime buffonery of the highest order.
Complaints about price are odd too, not sure how much more attention to detail and wonderful illustration folk are expecting for the knock down price of six quid.
Complaints about price are odd too, not sure how much more attention to detail and wonderful illustration folk are expecting for the knock down price of six quid.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Moustache-twiddlingly excellent
The monacle did drop from my eye in delight as I perused this collection of fascinating, sordid, and downright discombobulating stories on the gentleman's game. Read more
Published 10 months ago by dandawsinho
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazingly well written and hilarious
A clever Victorian British Empire spin on modern day cricket. Laugh-out-aloud funny. Better written and funnier than a Project Y. Highly recommended.
Published 16 months ago by adg103
4.0 out of 5 stars
How do you write a book like this?
Take a contemporary cricketing personality, anecdote or issue; mix to absurdity with a generous measure of satire. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2011 by Andy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Witty, Sharp, Fun
Occasionally gently scurrilous, this is very well observed, spoofing the Victorian writing style and attitudes while writing about contemporary (and imaginary) cricketing events. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2011 by EnglishStudies
4.0 out of 5 stars
good but a bit repetative
I saw this book mentioned in wisden cricketer and agree that it is an amusing read but in my opinion not as brilliant as they say, The humour is constant on one level and I do... Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2010 by John M. Davies
3.0 out of 5 stars
The title is the best joke
Fairly amusing, but perhaps not enough variety in the jokes, which started to wear a bit thin. The sort of book which you read once then take down to the Oxfam shop.
Published on 12 Nov 2010 by gtzudd43
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Bearded Wonder
What a fantastic, original thing this book is. Witty, artful and with bags of affection for the true beautiful game. Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2010 by Middle Wicket
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cricket + big beards = very funny
Just when you thought Ronnie Irani's autobiography would be the year's funniest cricket book (the concept, not the content obviously), comes a spoof Victorian cricket annual of... Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2010 by Gumbo
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