Hitting Across the Line (1991) is the definitive autobiography of Sir Viv Richards, one of the most dominant and charismatic cricketers in the history of the game. Written at the height of his reputation, the book is as forthright and uncompromising as Richards’ batting style itself.
Richards reflects on his rise from Antigua to international stardom, his leadership of the West Indies during their era of global dominance, and his unapologetic approach to batting that redefined aggression in Test and One Day cricket. Beyond match accounts, the autobiography explores themes of race, confidence, identity, and independence — both personal and political — which underpinned Richards’ career.
Unlike earlier ghosted sports memoirs, Hitting Across the Line has a strong, direct voice and remains one of the most quoted and referenced modern cricket autobiographies.
Hitting Across the Line – Viv Richards (1991) 1st Ed | West Indies Cricket
Author: Viv Richards
Title: Hitting Across the Line: An Autobiography
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Place of Publication: Sydney, Australia
Year: 1991
Edition: First Edition
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages: 288 pages
ISBN: 0-7329-0741-1
Condition: Dust Jacket: Present and intact. General light handling wear only. No price clipping noted. Boards: Blue cloth boards in very good condition with clear silver lettering to spine. Spine & Binding: Firm and square; binding tight. Pages: Clean and well-preserved throughout. Overall: Very good copy of a modern first edition, well suited to both collection and reading.
