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The Little Book Of Mornington Crescent

Authors: Tim Brooke-taylor, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden
Publisher: Orion
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

11 reviews
Sales Rank: 37013

Media: Paperback
Pages: 208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.1 x 4.2 x 0.5

ISBN: 0752844229
Dewey Decimal Number: 790
EAN: 9780752844220
ASIN: 0752844229

Publication Date: September 6, 2001
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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.co.uk Review
Mornington Crescent is a game which has baffled fans of the Radio 4 show I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue for years. Among their frequently asked questions are "What are the rules of Mornington Crescent?", "Does Mornington Crescent have rules, and if so what are they?" and "Mornington Crescent: rules, please?". Here--at last--written by the four men in the country least likely to be able to help, is a little book which goes little or no way towards answering such queries. Naturally, The Little Book does contain an informative section on the rules of play but as these are incomprehensible to anyone who does not already know them, the section never strays from basics such as the helpful reminder that

if a player moves to such a location that there are less than two occupied bases between the location played and the next but one Shift Zone, Morton's Convention being in play, whether the Loop has been vectored from either Diagonal or not... then that move is declared under-struck.

The Little Book of Mornington Crescent offers far more than mere analysis. With painstaking accuracy, the authors plot the game's history, from its origins in the Roman Empire to its present day popularity as a subject for discussion on the Internet. There are detailed discussions of key games and potted biographies of some of Mornington Crescent's most celebrated players, ranging from Mother Anna of Widdicombe to Lord Nelson. Lavishly, almost gratuitously, illustrated with black and white photographs of dubious provenance, the book includes a comprehensive glossary and even recipes for such staples as Tufnell Pork and Shepherd's Bush Pie. In fact, so informative is this book that it may be prudent to recall Jeremy Hardy's words of wisdom: "If you've understood Mornington Crescent, nothing else in your life makes sense". --Anoushka Alexander

Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Clear and concise July 14, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

An excellent and straightforward introduction to the game for novice and advanced player alike - well done!

5 out of 5 stars

I finally understand October 27, 2006
14 out of 14 found this review helpful

I was recently given this book, and although it took a while to read, due to the many and varied digressions from the subject at hand, some of the explanations in this book have really aided my understanding of the rules of Mornington Crescent, and I have actually been able to hold my own at club level (still losing each game, but at least making the other players sweat now!)

I do agree with other reviewers that more effort could be made to explain the rules in simpler terms, but then the game would become accessible to any old riff-raff, in the same way that Tennis and Cricket have in recent years.

Let's hope that we soon see a sequel that will give us even more insights into advanced play!

5 out of 5 stars

Well, it solved a mystery.... September 13, 2006
15 out of 15 found this review helpful

For many years I have wondered how the Hither Green bypassing Blackheath gambit could work. Thanks to this book and references to the Sommmerly-Styles Version (circa 1947) I have devised a cunning strategy using Croydon East (it is allowed!)and Bromley by Bow when faced with the South East London tri-merger.

There is still a Wapping Gap in my knowledge though, I have to say. Happy playing!

4 out of 5 stars

Mornington Crescent through the ages! February 4, 2002
7 out of 52 found this review helpful

I loved this book. If you thought it was funny on Radio 4, then you ain't seen nothing yet! It must be said there are no actual rules to Mornington Crescent, regardless what you might think - but it is so much fun reading the stories, and background to this silly game! Viva Mornington Crescent!

5 out of 5 stars

St John's Wood. Snoods Dormant October 19, 2001
11 out of 13 found this review helpful

Well I believe that St John's Wood with snoods dormant (yes, that old Trellis fravourite!) will be a fine follow-up. LV steady.