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. Blofeld, or blowers as he is affectionately known by cocommentators and listeners, retired from the test match special team in 2017. 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. The quintessentially english cricket commentator, writer, oenophile, bon viveur, collector and national treasure, fondly known as blowers, tells his colourful life story.
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. 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. Oct 10, 2000 henry blofeld s cricket commentaries have captivated and irritated listeners in equal measure. Feb 28, 2017 henry blofeld, 77, is a big fan of sir winston churchill and the collection includes a signed photograph of the former prime minister, wearing a bowler hat and holding a riding crop, which is. Henry blofeld signing copies of my az of cricket the list. Henry blofelds 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. Coles have been independent booksellers in the oxfordshire market town of bicester for over 30 years. The library in south street is involved in the festival for the first time and will hosting two of this years bridlit kids events on sunday 3 november. Longlisted for the william hill sports book of the year 2017 feeling is the thing that happens in th of a second the first cricket world cup and an ashes series. Athirst for life with the accent on cricket by blofeld, henry author on aug162001, paperback.
Watch this space for any future events and exciting book type things. His voice is the sound of summer to cricket lovers all over the world, and this book is a celebration of his career. Henry blofeld s cricket year by henry blofeld and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Walkers is a locally run, family firm and was started by my father back in 1972 in oakham. 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. Experiences like this led blofeld to believe in reincarnation, and that he had been a buddhist in china in a previous life. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. My innings of a lifetime with test match special by henry blofeld from waterstones today. 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. Now you can read not only the most popular stories by five of the games alltime great characters richie benaud, dickie bird, henry blofeld.
Events at waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Legendary cricket broadcaster henry blofeld takes the reader on a journey from az through the world of cricket. 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. His passionate and entertaining book will become one of the classics of crickets literature. Follow for news, tourdates, appearances, merchandise and more. Our shop in bicester stocks thousands of books and. In the oxford audience i encountered many experts in the field my book covered and even one of the ambassadors id quoted the beauty and the grace of the place itself incomparable the willingness of my.
Book shops are great places to browse, and coles is no different a warm friendly atmosphere, with warm friendly staff, ready to help you choose the book or album youll remember for ever. Luckily, took my copy to stamford, where henry blofeld signed it at waterstones, and then saw him at the key theatre, peterborough. The quintessentially english cricket commentator, writer, oenop. The bubbly, boisterous world of blowers knows no full stops. Henry blofeld was born on september 23, 1939 in norfolk, england. His rambling cricket commentary, with its observations about pigeons, passing buses and trains and butterflies, has endeared him to generations of listeners and set the tone for the popular broadcast. In his youth, he happened to come across a small statue of gautama buddha and, without knowing what it was, he felt a great passion to possess it, and then privately offered it flowers and prostrated before it every night. The mystical tradition of kuan yin shambhala dragon editions, and taoism. The two gaffes that almost cost henry blofeld his job at the bbc. 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. This could engage even casual listeners as well as those of us who know something about the. Marvellous account of years of cricket commentaries, players and matches. 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. Geoff pugh there is a row of formidable redbrick victorian houses on the headingley side of the road, some.
Henry blofeld brought a special kind of magic our readers. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. 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 of characters with whom he shared it, from the early days of john arlott and brian johnson to aggers and new boys boycott, swann, vaughan and tuffers. John blofeld books list of books by author john blofeld. Henry has been a summariser on test match special for over 40 years, and cricket fans all over the world adore him.
My six best books henry blofeld, 78, known as blowers, was a muchloved cricket commentator until his retirement last. He is an actor, known for love, nina 2016, have i got news for you 1990 and university challenge 1962. Not forgetting pigeons passing, red buses and much loved cricket grounds, henry blofeld writes of his favourite countries, and experiences while travelling, and meeting and interviewing many cricketloving celebrities. The two gaffes that almost cost henry blofeld his job at. For over half a century, henry blofeld has conveyed his unfailing enthusiasm for the game of cricket as a much loved broadcaster and journalist. Over and out by henry blofeld digested read books the. Henry blofeld, 77, is a big fan of sir winston churchill and the collection includes a signed photograph of the former prime minister, wearing. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far.
Henry blofelds cricket year by henry blofeld and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He has a daughter, suki, 40, and a stepson, rumple, 25 interview by richard. An evening with henry blofeld and graeme swann whsmith blog. Henry blofeld signing copies of my az of cricket waterstones. Dec 25, 2018 between 1991 and 1993 he joined sky television before returning to test match special after the death of brian johnston early in 1994. His voice is the sound of summer to cricket lovers all over the world, and. He also had a successful partnership with england spin bowler, graeme swann. Oct, 2017 henry blofeld admits he was lucky not to have been sacked during his time on tms credit. Childrens fun is on the programme at this years bridport literary festival, including two events at bridport library. Henry blofeld admits he was lucky not to have been sacked during his time on tms credit.
Henry blofeld selling some of his most prized cricket. Hardback edition hand signed with the additional text my dear old thing by henry blofeld to the title page new and unread. The quintessentially english cricket commentator, writer, oenophile, bon viveur, collector and national treasure, fondly known as blowers, tells his ri. Henry blofeld book signing events at waterstones bookshops. Henry blofeld henry blofeld see henry blofeld at these events. Henry blofeld, 64, aka blowers, widely regarded as the voice of cricket, lives in london with his wife, bitten. May 23, 2016 waterstones is to stop selling ebooks from its website and instead divert customers to kobos reading platform for digital sales. Explore books by henry blofeld with our selection at. Waterstones cuts ebook deal with kobo the bookseller. 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.
Oct 31, 2019 athirst for life with the accent on cricket by blofeld, henry author on aug162001, paperback. The chain book store will begin informing customers of the. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Henry blofeld has 33 books on goodreads with 7 ratings. Waterstones is to stop selling ebooks from its website and instead divert customers to kobos reading platform for digital sales. Find information and tickets about henry blofeld book signing today. Born in norfolk and educated at eton and cambridge, henry calthorpe blofeld obe, nicknamed blowers by the late brian johnston, is best known as a cricket. Sep, 2017 henry blofeld had a gift for conveying a drama that was unfolding as we went about our own daily lives.
He is best known as a cricket commentator on bbc radio 4s test match special and bbc radio 5 live. Henry blofelds cricket commentaries have captivated and irritated listeners in equal measure. Squeezing the orange by henry blofeld ebook harpercollins. Find our best selection and offers online, with free. I ching the book of change an important new translation of the ancient chinese book of diviation by blofeld, john editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Born in norfolk and educated at eton and cambridge, henry calthorpe blofeld obe, nicknamed blowers by the late brian johnston, is best known as a cricket commentator for test match special on bbc radio 4 and bbc radio 5 live sports extra. With 75 seminal cricket images, original line drawings and a comprehensive index, this book is a musthave for any selfrespecting cricket fan. Blofeld, henry, crickets great entertainers, hodder, 2004 if you want your book signed, please contact my splendid agent, ralph brunjes who can arrange for me to do the honours for a small fee. See all books authored by john blofeld, including bodhisattva of compassion. Between 1991 and 1993 he joined sky television before returning to test match special after the death of brian johnston early in 1994.
Henry blofeld was able to paint a picture with words and convey the atmosphere of a match with an inclusive bon ami. He even occasionally turns up on channel 4s countdown programme and is an amusing after dinner speaker. Were nice and friendly, and passionate about books. Waterstones book club with author philippa east boston.
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