Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #125759 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-14
• Binding: Hardcover
• 256 pages

The Wisden Cricketer, September 2006
"There is no one like Warne in cricket...He is the natural subject
of an illustrated autobiography...the pictures are great."

Australian Times, 6 September, 2006
"This mesmerising books charts the rise and rise of the games'
most enchanting player."

In London, 1 September, 2006
"The book is a superb biographical account of Shane's career in
pictures, with commentary from the great man himself."

Customer Reviews

Warne delivers again
There's not a lot you can say or write about Shane Warne other than what has already been discussed, but an illustrated guide to his superb career is a great idea.
Warne is not afraid to say what he thinks; he never tip-toe's around anything and minces his words. This well-presented book testifies to that. Showing his life from his early days up to recent, it is a remarkable insight into the life of the greatest spin bowler ever to grace this planet.
The photograph's of Warne in action really give you an appreciation of his contribution to Cricket, a game which surely would not have been the same without his genius.
Warne is a true cricketing great, love him or hate him.
If only the touring England Ashes side this year would have read this book before they attempted to play him... it shows how he thinks, what goes through his mind and how he gets those crucial wickets.
This book is a superb read and I can honestly say that I found it hard to put down - when I had finished the book, I just wanted more. It's brilliantly presented and is a superb read at a great price. Highly recommended - get a copy today.

Excellent
Shane warne is the best cricketer and bowler ive ever seen play cricket. He is just the best. This is proved in his immaculate book. Great pictuers and well explained. Ive read the book 4 times.

Well Set for the Ashes Now ...
Yes, he's a ladies man, and I've always tutted at his antics, such as last year's texting scandal. However, coming from Yorkshire, and with an Aussie husband to boot, I do follow cricket - its just grown on me over the years. So, I bought this book for me and my family prior to the Ashes starting as we have a LOT of sporting books in the house. The man is a superstar of the game, and seeing these pictures of him in action you can see why. The professional shots really bring those high-pressure moments where Shane has taken key wickets to life. I also liked the personal shots, amazing to find he broke his legs as a kid and that's why he believes the strength in his shoulders and arms comes from - sounds likely anyway, good to look at too girls! :-). Anyway, I'd recommend this book, as we should remember our heroes for what they are, people who excel at things we ourselves love, or would have liked to have done ourselves. My two boys love cricket and they want him battling with Freddie again. This is a book I'll be flicking through over the next few months, as hopefully we see another Ashes battle to remember. If only he'd stop dying his hair!