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The Little Book Of Mornington Crescent
The Little Book Of Mornington Crescent

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Author: Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden
Publisher: Orion
Release Date: September 2001
ISBN-10: 0752844229
ISBN-13: 9780752844220
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Summary:
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
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Caution: diagonal side-splitting can put you in Nid.
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Finally, I can get from Northolt to MC in under 71 moves! Although it is necessary to be wary of the shambling wugu-beast of the District-Line. I'd also recommend that you play carefully around the 'maze of twisty passages all alike'. This book is an ideal companion for those who have no access to the airwaves and have to play MC over semaphore. Don't be baffled by the historical-precedence rules - this book explains how many grand-masters have won important tournaments wearing nothing but a pair of Y-fronts and an important looking hat. Excellent. I'd recommend buying 3 copies - one for upstairs, one for downstairs and one for the bog. 5-stars!
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Clear and concise
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An excellent and straightforward introduction to the game for novice and advanced player alike - well done!

I finally understand
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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!

Well, it solved a mystery....
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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!

Mornington Crescent through the ages!
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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!

























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