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Mystery Spinner: Text Classics

By Russell Jackson and Gideon Haigh
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Mystery Spinner: Text Classics by Russell Jackson and Gideon Haigh is a captivating biography that delves into the life of one of cricket's most enigmatic figures. The book explores the fascinating story of Jack Iverson, a genius spinner who amazed the cricket world with his unique playing style during the mid-20th century. It examines both his extraordinary sporting achievements and the complexities of his personal life.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for cricket and are intrigued by the rich history and personal stories within the sport. It offers a captivating exploration of an enigmatic cricketer's life, blending sporting achievements with personal anecdotes and historical context, sure to delight those who appreciate biographies that unearth hidden facets of famous figures.

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Mystery Spinner: Text Classics

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The biography of one of the most original and elusive characters in Australian sporting history, by renowned cricket writer Gideon Haigh.

In 1950, aged in his mid-thirties, 'tall, shy, shambling' Jack Iverson burst forth from obscurity in suburban Melbourne, 'bowled like no man before' and became a national sensation, then faded from view almost as swiftly. He died in obscurity, in tragic circumstances.

In the enthralling Mystery Spinner, first published in 1999, one of the world's best cricket writers goes in search of an enigma—a n ordinary man in whom lurked the extraordinary.

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Mystery Spinner: Text Classics by Russell Jackson and Gideon Haigh has received praise for being one of the finest cricket biographies, highlighting its unconventional approach and brilliant documentation. Even those not typically interested in cricket may find it enjoyable due to its unique narrative. It is regarded as an engaging read and a valuable example for aspiring biographers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925603217

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 384

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Biography & Memoir Gideon Haigh Non-Fiction Penguin Books Russell Jackson

About the Author

Gideon Haigh has been a journalist for three decades, writing mainly about sport and business. He is the author of more than thirty books, among them the award-winning On Warne, Certain Admissions and Stroke of Genius. He lives in Melbourne.

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