By His Own Hand - A Study of Cricket's Suicides

David Frith

ISBN 10: 0733300898 / ISBN 13: 9780733300899

Published by ABC Publishing, Australia, 1990

About this Item

An excellent copy of the true 1st edition of David Frith's important and somewhat ground-breaking work, published by ABC Publishing for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. viii + 264 pages, nicely illustrated. Foreword (arguably presciently) by Peter Roebuck who wrote therein ". a study of 80-odd cricketers who have taken their own lives .". Book showing foxing marks on top edge of text block. Jacket has a little bumping at edges and corners, and a mark at top left of rear (see an accompanying illustration).

Seller Inventory # L45

Bibliographic Details

• Title: By His Own Hand - A Study of Cricket's Suicides
• Publisher: ABC Publishing, Australia
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0733300898
• ISBN 13: 9780733300899
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Weight: 535 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • CRICKET

About this title

Synopsis

An examination of over 80 cases of suicide among cricketers of all levels, with the author's own surprising conclusions. 8vo. viii + 264pp. Text illustrations. Dust-wrapper, lightly rubbed. Signed by the author to title page.