E W Swanton

E W 'Jim' Swanton was literally part of cricket's history during the 20th century. Unparalled in his writing on the game, and with a huge breadth and depth of knowledge, he was regarded as the ultimate custodian of cricket's values. This book is an affectionate tribute to a man who was greatly loved throughout the sporting world and includes both his own writings and tributes to him from others. This book is packed with memories from John Major, Sir Tim Rice, John Woodcock, Lord Cowdrey, Richie Benaud and Lord Runcie and many more.

David Rayvern Allen worked with E.W. Swanton on preparing Last Over (1996), some of the material from which is included in this new book. He was, until recently, a BBC producer, and is the author or editor of over twenty books.