Botham is a striking photographic tribute to one of cricket’s most charismatic and influential figures, Ian Botham, captured at the height of his powers during the 1980s.
 
Compiled and photographed by renowned cricket photographer Patrick Eagar, the book presents an intimate visual narrative of Botham’s career — from match-defining moments and training sessions to quieter, reflective portraits away from the field.
 
The accompanying text and captions are contributed by leading cricket writers John Arlott and Graeme Wright, with statistical sections by Bill Frindall, making this not just a pictorial record but a well-rounded cricketing document.
 
Together, they contextualise Botham’s all-round brilliance, competitive edge, and larger-than-life presence that defined an era of English cricket.
 
Lavishly illustrated and thoughtfully designed, Botham stands as both a period piece of 1980s cricket photography and an essential visual biography of one of the game’s great all-rounders.
 
First editions of Botham in clean condition with intact dust jackets are increasingly sought after.
 
This book has some water damage. Discounted sale on clearance.