Guardian Books

Description

Based on the accessible Q & A style of the hugely popular Observer comic strip and accompanied by anecdotes from John Holder's 35 years in top class cricket, this book allows readers to finally get to grips with the intricate nuances of this fascinating sport. Paul Trevillion is the author of over 20 books. He is perhaps best know for his work on Roy of the Rovers in the '60s, and has since been described as Europe's foremost sports illustrator. His work is avidly collected by sporting professionals and fans alike.

'An informative and entertaining read'
Book of the Week, The Independent on Sunday

'The popular comic strip that tests fans' knowledge of cricket's labyrinthine laws is now a book. Think you know better than the men in white? Now you can prove it.'
Observer Sport Monthly

'It is not this column's practice to offer unashamed plugs for publications, not unless the usual financial inducement has been offered and accepted! But there is a public service element here. Every pavilion, large or small, concrete or corrugated iron, should contain a copy.'
Daily Mail

'Trevillion has an almost unique ability to bring character and movement to life... Three beautifully drawn panels, each with a recognisable face, from the relevant sport, each posing a question about the laws - in essence, what would you do? Overall this is an outstanding collection and well worth the price.'
CRICINFO

'There have been attempts through the years to produce a simplified explanation of cricket's laws, but nothing presented with such colour and with such explanation of even the most bizarre situation as You Are the Umpire. This is fun.'
Jonathan Agnew, The Observer

'This is a lovely, unique book, with great production values: it looks great, it's printed on heavy paper and it even smells rather fantastic. New recruits to the game will learn something, as will old know-alls, with the whole feel at once reassuringly old-school and brilliantly timeless.'
Spin

See author Paul Trevillion on Sky Sports turning a picture of an elephant into Pele in 3 minutes on live television.

To purchase a limited edition print from You are the Umpire, signed by Paul Trevillion and David Gower, find more information here.