Henry blofeld observed the goings on from his position as both a commentator and writer. Memories of test match special from a broadcasting icon kindle edition by blofeld, henry. The legendary voice of cricket, henry blofeld, will be in store from 1pm to sign copies of his book. Blowers tumbled into this world, so he was reliably informed, on 23rd september 1939. Walkers is a locally run, family firm and was started by my father back in 1972 in oakham.
There was geoffrey boycott losing his assault case, the west indian team strike, and darren goughs hattrick, and the book includes inside details of the drama, excitement, heroes. From breakfast, alongside some of the attendees, who were talking books with each other a mile a minute, to the public event. Henry blofeld signing 8 nov 2017 at waterstones, high street, 24 26 high street birmingham. Squeezing the orange by henry blofeld paperback harpercollins. He also writes on cricket and has authored eight books. In 1978 he compiled a detailed account of the events that unfolded, aided by his interviews with packer, as well as the deposed english captain tony grieg. Hodder and stoughton published over and out on thursday 19 october 2017. The two gaffes that almost cost henry blofeld his job at the bbc. This gift book is perfect for fans of cricket who want to understand the sport from henry s unique point of view, it is a humorous and entertaining jaunt through the cricket landscape. When i said in june that it was going to be my last year. Often as an author, i only occasionally get to meet the public who buy and read my books.
Over and out by henry blofeld the two gaffes that almost cost his job. Henry blofeld s voice is the sound of the summer to thousands of cricket lovers all over the world, and this autobiographical audiobook is a celebration of his career commentating on the sport he loves. Henry blofeld will be signing copies of his new book over and out on wednesday 1st of november at 12. This gift book is perfect for fans of cricket who want to understand the sport from henry s unique point of view, it is a humorous. The book will also contain a glossary for those who want to make sure they know their googlys from their bouncers. Please note that this event is not ticketed so please arrive on time to avoid disappointment. Henry blofeld has 33 books on goodreads with 681 ratings. He also had a successful partnership with england spin bowler, graeme swann. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Squeezing the orange is a thoroughly entertaining read, in which blowers describes his lifes many adventures.
His company is world class willow and the one i am holding was an absolute beauty. Follow for news, tourdates, appearances, merchandise and more. Crickets great entertainers hardcover october, 2003. Sep, 2017 henry blofeld was able to paint a picture with words and convey the atmosphere of a match with an inclusive bon ami. Henry blofeld s cricket year by henry blofeld and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I cannot imagine the two events were in anyway connected. This gift book is perfect for fans of cricket who want to understand the sport from henrys unique point of view, it is a humorous and entertaining. The mystical tradition of kuan yin shambhala dragon editions, and taoism. Feb 28, 2017 henry blofeld selling some of his most prized cricket possessions to fund overseas trip cricket commentator henry blofeld is selling some of his most prized cricket possessions, books and drawings.
He even occasionally turns up on channel 4s countdown programme and is an amusing after dinner speaker. Henry blofeld began writing about cricket, for the times, in may 1962, and in 1972 he started his long career as a commentator with the bbcs test match special. Proposed date is friday 7th february, usual time 5. This autobiography is a celebration of his career commentating on the sport he loves. Squeezing the orange by henry blofeld and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Explore books by henry blofeld with our selection at. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading over and out. My innings of a lifetime with test match special henry blofeld. Legendary cricket broadcaster henry blofeld takes the reader on a journey from az through the world of cricket. As a widely respected cricket historian, with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the game, and also a writer with a great sense of fun. One of these is a day of political duty and the other a night of impolitic drinking.
He has established a reputation as a commentator with an accent, vocabulary and syntax that is quintessentially old etonian both in style and substance. Henry blofeld selling some of his most prized cricket. The autobiography of cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld. Henry calthorpe blofeld, obe nicknamed blowers by brian johnston, is a retired english sports journalist, broadcaster and amateur ornithologist best known as a cricket commentator for test match special on bbc radio 4 and bbc radio 5 live sports extra. Henry blofeld brought a special kind of magic our readers. Henry blofelds idiosyncratic musings on pigeons, buses and occasionally, even, the cricket match before him, are an integral part of the magical fabric of test match special. With apologies for the delay, here is the selection of books for februarys book club.
Explore books by henry blofeld with our selection at waterstones. He is best known as a cricket commentator on bbc radio 4s test match special and bbc radio 5 live. Born in norfolk and educated at eton and cambridge, henry calthorpe blofeld obe, nicknamed blowers by the. A remarkable debut from a remarkable writer, where the crawdads sing bubbles over with the meltingpot tension of a community beset by tragedy and shaped by the landscape that surrounds it. Waterstones doncaster, 27 frenchgate centre, doncaster 2020. Meeting cricket bat maker, mike kennedy, at a recent book signing in waterstones in yeovil. Henry is equally revealing of his own performances and selfdeprecatingly recalls his several verbal misfortunes while live broadcasting.
Like the greatest commentators and writers on the game blofeld has always understood that there is a world beyond the cricket field. Read with omon ra by victor pelevin these books are as unlike each other as winston peters and an alcohol free day. Meet henry blofeld events at waterstones bookshops. Henry blofeld will be familiar to many through his distinctive comentaries for the bbcs much beloved test match special. Find information and tickets about henry blofeld signing today. Events at waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most.
Henry blofeld book signing events at waterstones bookshops. Henry blofeld book signing the legendary voice of cricket, henry blofeld, will be in store from 11am to sign copies of his book. Henry blofeld s cricket commentaries have captivated and irritated listeners in equal measure. 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. Waterstones windsor, 2021 peascod street, windsor 2020. Emma brunjes productions, 1 wardour st, london, w1d 6pa, united kingdom. Henry blofeld signing events at waterstones bookshops.
Henry blofeld, the quintessentially english cricket commentator, writer, oenophile, bon viveur, collector and national treasure, fondly known as blowers, is the ideal public speaker for any formal occasion. With the accent on cricket paperback september 1, 2000. Waterstones leadenhall market are pleased to welcome henry blofeld for a signing of his new book my az of cricket legendary cricket broadcaster henry blofeld takes the reader on a journey from. Since 2002 henry blofeld has performed in his humorous oneman show in theatres all round the country, and later he teamed up with his former tms producer, peter baxter, for more than 250 twoman shows. Henry blofeld book signing come and meet the legendary voice of cricket, henry blofeld who will be in store on saturday 9th november to sign copies of his new book, my az of cricket. Come and meet the legendary voice of cricket, henry blofeld who will be in store on saturday 9th november to sign copies of his new book, my az of cricket. Come along and meet him, get your books signed and of course, get that cheeky snap of you together to prove you were here. His voice is the sound of summer to thousands of cricket lovers all over the world. His first cricketing mentor was miss paterson whose splendid swingers went both ways when she bowled to him at sunningdale school. Find our best selection and offers online, with free. In his trademark charming style, blowers goes through the alphabet, explaining some of the puzzling cricket terminology and regaling his favourite anecdotes from his fifty years in the sport, covering the most important moments in the sports history as well as the most.
We are excited to have the cricket broadcasting legend henry blofeld joining us to sign copies of his new book, over and out. Henry blofeld henry blofeld, 64, aka blowers, widely regarded as the voice of cricket, lives in london with his wife, bitten. My innings of a lifetime with test match special by henry blofeld from waterstones today. Oct, 2017 it proclaimed in bold capital letters, henry blofeld is god. Henry blofeld s voice is the sound of the summer to thousands of cricket lovers all over the world, and this autobiographical book is a celebration of his career commentating on the sport he loves. Find our best selection and offers online, with free click. The bubbly, boisterous world of blowers knows no full stops. The oxford literary festival was a special opportunity for me and certainly one of the highlights of my career it was an honour i will never forget.
The county hotel, east street, ta taunton, somerset. See all books authored by john blofeld, including bodhisattva of compassion. Find information and tickets about henry blofeld book signing today. The legendary voice of cricket, henry blofeld, will be in store from 11am to sign copies of his book. Henry blofeld audio books, best sellers, author bio. Now you can read not only the most popular stories by five of the games alltime great characters richie benaud, dickie bird, henry blofeld. He is an actor, known for love, nina 2016, university challenge 1962 and have i got news for you 1990. Henry has been a summariser on test match special for over 40 years, and. His voice is the sound of summer to cricket lovers all over the world, and this book is a celebration of his career. Find information and tickets about henry blofeld signing copies of my az of. Book of changes by blofeld, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Follow henry blofeld and explore their bibliography from s henry blofeld author page. Luckily, took my copy to stamford, where henry blofeld signed it at waterstones, and then saw him at the key theatre, peterborough.
Marvellous account of years of cricket commentaries, players and matches. Discover book depositorys huge selection of henry blofeld books online. He covered two seasons of county cricket for the daily telegraph and his books include who do you think you are. An evening with henry blofeld and graeme swann whsmith blog. In this book henry blofeld casts his eye over the cricket year. Tim waterstone, founder of the waterstones bookshop chain often as an author, i only occasionally get to meet the public who buy and read my books. Memories of test match special from a broadcasting icon blofeld, henry on. Discover our full range of books, stationery and audiobooks at waterstones. His voice is the sound of summer to cricket lovers all over the world, and this book is a celebration of his career commentating on the sport he loves. John blofeld books list of books by author john blofeld.
He was wonderfully eccentric, old school and english. The department of printed books and manuscripts at chiswick auctions is delighted to announce that we will be handling the collection of the famed cricketcommentator henry blofeld in a sale of his books, ephemera, engravings, pictures, objets, and numerous curiosities, on wednesday 12 october. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. My six best books henry blofeld, 78, known as blowers, was a muchloved cricket commentator until his retirement last year from bbc radios test match special. Henry blofeld signing at waterstones, high street on 8 nov. Henry blofeld was born on september 23, 1939 in norfolk, england. Stamford came along in 1978 and since then we have been quietly beavering away, serving the communities of rutland and stamford with books, cards, news and more for nearly 50 years. Oct 10, 2000 henry blofeld s cricket commentaries have captivated and irritated listeners in equal measure. Between 196769 henry blofeld was fortunate to witness cricket on three continents. I have diligently been putting pen to paper for the best part of the last thirty years so you need never be stuck for a gift item again. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
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