The Wisden Book of Cricket Quotations is a delightful and authoritative anthology celebrating the language, wit, and wisdom of the game. Edited by David Lemmon, this 1982 first edition draws together memorable quotations from players, writers, umpires, and observers spanning cricket’s long history.
 
Organised thematically and richly illustrated, the book captures cricket’s humour, philosophy, eccentricities, and controversies—ranging from pithy dressing-room remarks to elegant literary reflections. Sourced from classic cricket writing and archives (including contributions reproduced with permission from the BBC Hulton Picture Library, the Mansell Collection, and the Marylebone Cricket Club), it serves both as a reference work and an enjoyable book to browse.
 
Published by Queen Anne Press under the Wisden imprint, this volume sits comfortably alongside Wisden’s broader tradition of cricket literature, appealing equally to collectors, historians, and readers who appreciate the game’s distinctive voice.
 
This book has some water damage. Discounted sale on clearance.