Botham by Don Mosey is a compelling biography of one of cricket’s most iconic and charismatic figures, Ian Botham. Published at the height of Botham’s fame in the mid-1980s, the book captures the all-rounder’s explosive rise, match-winning performances, and larger-than-life personality that helped redefine modern cricket.
Mosey, a respected cricket writer, offers both statistical insight and narrative depth—exploring Botham’s Ashes heroics, his impact on English cricket, and the intensity he brought to the international stage. The work reflects a period when Botham was not just a cricketer, but a cultural figure.
A must-have for collectors of cricket biography, Ashes history, and Golden Era cricket literature, this title remains a strong representation of 1980s cricket publishing.
Botham Don Mosey 1986 First Edition Cricket Book Ian Botham Biography HC DJ
Title: Botham
Author: Don Mosey
Publisher: Methuen
Place: London, England
Year: 1986
Edition: First Edition
ISBN: 0-413-40780-2
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Pages: 239
Condition: Dust Jacket: Very good; bright and clean, not price clipped. Boards: Excellent; strong gilt lettering to spine. Binding: Tight and square. Pages: Clean throughout Overall: Very good collectible copy
































