Product Description

A batsman's bat breaks in half mid-shot. He trips on the piece of broken blade, knocking it back into the stumps. Is he out hit wicket? At Canterbury (in the old days, before the big tree died) a ball strikes the upper branches and leaves of the tree but still clears the boundary. What do you signal? A batsman is struck on the helmet. Dazed, he walks into his stumps. The fielding team appeal. What do you decide? Paul Trevillion, Europe's foremost sports illustrator, has teamed up with ex-professional cricket and test umpire John Holder to produce this entertaining and informative guide to the laws of cricket. Based on the hugely popular "Observer" comic strip and embellished with anecdotes from John Holder's thirty-five years in top class cricket, this book is a treasure trove for all fans of this beautiful, compelling - sometimes frustrating - game.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1256 in Books
• Published on: 2009-05-07
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 128 pages

Review
"It is an utter joy ... this book is informative, contemporary and, most of all, a thing of timeless beauty." --All Out Cricket, July 2009

From the Back Cover
'I've had my moments with umpires. There's no hiding that. I'd call them disagreements rather than arguments, but still, it's been lively over the years. But I can also say, hand on my heart, I have total respect for the job they do. This book proves that umpiring is the hardest job in cricket.' Shane Warne

In a village match a cow suddenly steps through a damaged hedge on to the pitch. The batsman strikes the ball, which bounces off the cow's rump and is caught. Is he out?

You are the Umpire - the cult classic comic strip from legendary Roy of the Rovers and You Are The Ref artist Paul Trevillion - puts you in the hot seat and asks the question: what would you decide?

Written by top Test umpire John Holder, and brilliantly illustrated with stunning portraits of stars from all eras, You Are The Umpire is the ultimate guide to cricket for fans of all ages. Packed with extra trivia and facts, it allows youngsters and pros alike to test their knowledge, and get to grips with the intricate nuances of the game.

For anyone who has ever questioned an umpire's decision or argued the intricacies of LBW - now it's your turn.

Just remember: the umpire's decision is final.

'It takes 20 Disney drawings to produce the movement Trevillion captures in one.' Milt Neil, Oscar winning Disney Illustrator.

About the Author
Paul Trevillion is the author of over twenty books. He is perhaps best known for his work on Roy of the Rovers in the 1960s, and his work is avidly collected by sporting professionals and fans alike. John Holder played for Hampshire 1968-72 and has stood as umpire in eleven test matches and nineteen one-day internationals.

Customer Reviews

Fab and Fun
Fab book could not put it down some of Illustrations are out of this world and the explanations by John Holder on the laws of cricket unravel so many miss conceptions I think this should be the new cricket Bible

wonderful
a really wonderful book- my nephew (12) is absolutely hooked (it's great to see him with a book rather than with his Xbox....) It's a proper old-fashioned 'album' type of hardback, full of brilliant art and so much information. It also looks really expensive, so it's a real talking point if you leave it on the coffee table!

Great book
Really enjoyed this book and bought it after reading good reviews in the cricket mags and having frequently read the scenarios in the Sunday Observer. A good series of testing questions and nicely illustrated scenarios and portraits for anyone with an interest in cricket. Recommended+++