My Books

Chris' forty-one books are as follows:

* Celebrities’ Favourite Football Teams

Foreword by Sir Alex Ferguson CBE.

ISBN 13: 978-1-904444-84-8

£6.99 (Paperback)

We all like to delve into the minds and lives of our beloved celebrity figures, but this fascinating read is not celebrity gossip, it comes straight from the horse’s mouth to reveal all you ever wanted to know about celebrities’ favourite football teams and players.

With a fitting Foreword by footballing legend Sir Alex Ferguson CBE, this book is a must-read for football fans who wish to know which celebrity is a fellow aficionado of their club, or perhaps a supporter of ‘the enemy’, as well as for the rest of the population, who just love to know what makes our celebrities tick.

And it is also a must-buy, as all royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to The Willow Foundation, a charity set up by the legendary Bob Wilson and his wife Megs in 1999 to enable seriously ill young adults to enjoy the treat of a ‘Special Day’ with family and friends.

* The British TV Sitcom Quiz Book

Forewords by Brian Murphy and Nicolas Parsons OBE.

ISBN: 978-1-904444-XX-X

£9.99 (Hardback)

Television situation comedy classics have issued forth from the pens of genius writers and partnerships unabated for the last 50 years in Britain and, if you think you know all there is to know as an aficionado, you may find yourself laughing on the other side of your face as you attempt to conjure up the answers to the 1,000 testing quiz questions contained in this book.

All aspects of the genre are covered – the many series, the creators, the unforgettable, larger-than-life characters, and the wonderful actors and actresses that have made them come to life in comedies ranging from Hancock’s Half Hour in the 1950s, through the innumerable greats that have graced every subsequent decade of the last century, to The Office of the new millennium – so even the most ardent sitcom fans will need their wits about them.

This book is as much a treasure trove of fascinating facts and figures as it is an entertaining quiz book for all the family, and it is sure to sort out the Victor Meldrews from the David Brents, stir up many fond memories, create plenty of smiles and oil a few chuckle muscles along the way.

* The Cricket Quiz Book (co-compiled with Adam Pearson and Alan Finch)

Co-written with Adam Pearson and Alan Finch. Foreword by Dickie Bird MBE.

ISBN 13: 978-1-906358-00-1

£8.99 (Hardback)

Did you know that cricket is the second most popular sport in the world and has been an established team sport for centuries, with more than 100 cricket-playing nations now recognised by the International Cricket Council? No doubt those questions haven’t left cricket aficionados remotely stumped, but be prepared to be caught out by the 1,000 leg-breaking quiz questions in this book.

Your innings will require you to recall facts and figures relating to every possible aspect of the game of cricket from players to umpires and national to international matches, together with all kinds of trivia, so you could very easily find yourself in a real spin and may need to enlist the help of friends to bail you out before a sneaky Chinaman bowls you over, slips you up or reduces you to a pile of ashes.

Whether you find yourself top of the batting order or limping with a square leg, this book, with a fitting foreword by Dickie Bird MBE, contains a wealth of knowledge about the sport that is guaranteed to enthral all cricket fans, and questions that will stimulate fond memories and friendly debates for many an entertaining hour.

* The Gooners Quiz Book

* The Official Birmingham City Quiz Book

* The Official Aston Villa Quiz Book (co-compiled with Philip Solomon)

Co-written with Philip Solomon. Foreword by Graham Taylor OBE.

ISBN 13: 978-1-906358-05-1

£9.99 (Hardback)

Will you be a roaring lion or a quivering mouse as you attempt to face the villains of this book, i.e. the 1,000 challenging quiz questions that will have your minds hopping through over a hundred years of Aston Villa’s history at lightning pace?

No stone remains unturned in terms of question topics, from cherished players, memorable managers and thrilling competitions to opponents, transfers, nationalities and awards, interspersed with sneaky bits of trivia to test the knowledge of even the most ardent Villa aficionado.

With a fitting foreword by Graham Taylor OBE, this book is a veritable mine of interesting facts and figures and is guaranteed to spark fond memories of much-loved characters and enthralling matches, and no doubt even heated discussion, as fans pit their wits against family and friends.

* The Official Brentford Quiz Book

* The Official Bristol Rovers Quiz Book

* The Official Burnley Quiz Book

* The Official Bury Quiz Book

* The Official Carry On Quiz Book (co-compiled with Paul Burton)

Co-written with Paul Burton. Forewords by Norman Hudis and Jacki Piper.

ISBN 13: 978-1-904444-97-8

£7.99 (Paperback)

Who can forget the cheeky humour, outrageous characters and slapstick comedy that have characterised the ‘Carry On’ films over the last fifty years? Well, don’t lose your head if you discover that the 1,000 questions in this quiz book highlight a few holes in your memory and you end up in hospital screaming for the saucy nurse and ending up with the grumpy old matron!

Covering every aspect of the ‘Carry On’ genre – the movies, release dates, characters, the stars and their lives, debuts, and much more – this book will propel you on a whirlwind journey from the Wild West to the Khyber Pass and every conceivable location in between, hotfooting through a range of historical eras, and jumping between black-and-white and Technicolor worlds.

Even if you find you’re cruising on rough waters, carry on regardless, make the most of the entertainment facilities, delve into the treasure trove of facts and figures, and allow your fond recollections to turn your frowns into the smiles and giggles that encapsulate the ‘Carry On’ ethos.

* The Official Colchester United Quiz Book

* The Official Coventry City Quiz Book

* The Official Derby County Quiz Book

* The Official Doncaster Rovers Quiz Book

* The Official Greenock Morton Quiz Book (co-compiled with Graeme Ross)

* The Official Heart of Midlothian Quiz Book

* The Official Hereford United Quiz Book

* The Official Hull City Quiz Book

* The Official Leicester City Quiz Book

Co-written with Adam Pearson. Foreword by Tony Cottee.

ISBN 13: 978-1-904444-86-2

£7.99 (Paperback)

Can you outfox your friends and family by answering the 1,000 cunning questions about Leicester City Football Club contained in this quiz book, or will you be like a rabbit caught in the headlights?

Questions cover all aspects of the club, from memorable managers and players to transfer fees, opponents and awards, and are sure to conjure up fond reminiscences of the colourful characters and nail-biting matches that have peppered the club’s long history.

With a fitting foreword by Tony Cottee, this is as much a treasure trove of interesting facts and figures as it is a quiz book, and is guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment for young and old alike.

* The Official Norwich City Football Club Quiz

* The Official Notts County Quiz Book

* The Official Peterborough United Quiz Book

* The Official Sheffield United Quiz Book (co-compiled with Kevin Snelgrove)

* The Official Shrewsbury Town Quiz Book (co-compiled with David Williams)

* The Official Stockport County Quiz Book

* The Official Sunderland Quiz Book

* The Official Watford Football Club Quiz Book

* The Official West Bromwich Albion Quiz Book

* The Official Wolves Quiz Book (co-compiled with Philip Solomon)

Co-written with Philip Solomon. Foreword by John Richards.

ISBN 13: 978-1-904444-94-7

You might think you know all there is to know about Wolves, but what if they’re disguised in sheep’s clothing and take the form of 1,000 tricky quiz questions that could give you a nasty bite? Your brains will certainly have to adopt the role of wanderer as you try to cast your minds back well over a century to the very beginning of the club’s long history.

Questions cover every imaginable aspect of the club, from memorable managers and players, through transfer fees, opponents, scores and awards, to every competition you can think of, and they are sure to trigger vivid and treasured recollections of the colourful characters and nail-biting matches that have made the club what it is today.

With a fitting foreword by John Richards, this book is bursting at the seams with interesting facts and figures and is guaranteed to challenge even the most ardent fan as well as provide hours of entertainment for the whole family.

* The Southend United Quiz Book (co-compiled with Peter Miles)

Co-written with Peter Miles. Foreword by Frank Dudley.

ISBN 13: 978-1-904444-91-6

£5.99 (Paperback)

Will you be a Shrimper with a record catch as you reel in the answers to the 800 tricky questions in this quiz book about Southend United Football Club, or will you be singing the Blues as you bemoan the one, or more, that got away?

Your knowledge about all aspects of the club since its formation will be tested to the limit, from memorable managers and players to transfer fees, opponents, scores, awards and all the unforgettable competitions and matches that have kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the club’s long history.

With a fitting foreword by Frank Dudley, this quiz book is brimming with interesting facts and figures and is guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment, reminiscing and discussion for fans of the club.

* The West Ham United Quiz Book

 

*The Official Watford Quiz Book - £7.99

Foreword byGraham Taylor OBE.

ISBN 13: 978-1-904444-85-5

Be prepared to stir up a veritable hornets nest as you strive to meet the challenge of answering 1,000 testing questions about Watford Football Club. This quiz book certainly has the ‘ouch’ factor, guaranteeing that even the most ardent fan will get stung several times along the way.

Covering every subject imaginable about the Hornets, from players of old to the most recent Cup competitions, it not only contains a wealth of interesting facts and figures but also will stir up fond memories of all the great personalities and nail-biting matches that have helped to mould the Club throughout its long history.

With a fitting Foreword by legendary Watford Manager, Graham Taylor OBE, this book will provide hours of entertainment for the whole family who, whilst licking their wounds, can console themselves in the knowledge that £1 from the sale of each copy will be donated to the charity Sense, which helps deaf and blind people of all ages lead fuller and happier lives.

 

*The West Ham United Quiz Book - £6.99

Foreword byJulian Dicks.

ISBN 13: 978-1-904444-99-2

Now is the time to find out how much you West Ham United fans really know, but be warned – your brains are sure to take a hammering as you struggle to answer the 1,000 challenging questions in this quiz book, covering every aspect of the team’s history, such as players, managers, opponents, scores, transfers, nationalities and every competition you can think of.

You’ll be arguing with the referee and pleading for extra time as the questions spark recollections and ardent discussions of the legendary greats and nail-biting matches that have shaped the club over the years.

With a fitting foreword by Hammers legend Julian Dicks, and bulging with important facts and figures, this book will entertain as well as educate, but be prepared for a few fouls and yellow cards along the way.

*The Gooners Quiz Book - £8.99

Foreword byBob Wilson.

ISBN 13: 978-1-904444-77-0

Will you do the Gooners proud as you display an impressive knowledge of your favourite club, Arsenal, or will you instead prove yourself to be a complete goon, as trip over your own feet in search of the answers to the 1,000 cunning questions in this quiz book?

Covering every aspect of the club’s history from players to managers and from national to international competitions since its foundation over a century ago, and with a fitting Foreword by former Scotland and Arsenal goalkeeping legend and TV presenter, Bob Wilson, this book will challenge Gooners fans of all ages as well as providing fascinating facts and figures both to enthral and to trigger fond memories and ardent discussions.

If you find yourself floundering, you can recover your dignity and find consolation in the fact that £1.00 from the sale of every book will go to the Willow Foundation, a charity founded by Bob and Megs Wilson and dedicated to arranging individually tailored ‘Special Days’ for seriously ill young adults.

 

*The Official Norwich City FC Quiz Book - £8.99

Foreword byBryan Gunn.

ISBN 13: 978-1-904444-80-0

Will you be singing like a Canary as you fly with ease through this book’s 1,000 challenging quiz questions about Norwich City Football Club, or will you have flown the Nest too soon and come crashing to the ground spitting feathers?

Covering all aspects of the club’s history, including top goalscorers, transfers, managers, Cup competitions, League positions, awards, legendary players and nationalities, it will push to the limit even the most ardent aficionados’ knowledge of their favourite team.

With a fitting foreword by the legendary Bryan Gunn, this book is guaranteed to trigger fond recollections of all the nail-biting matches and colourful characters that have shaped the club over the years, as well as providing a wealth of interesting facts and figures with which to impress your friends and family.

*The Official Colchester United Quiz Book - £5.99

Foreword byKarl Duguid.

ISBN 13: 978-1-904444-88-6

Question: How many U’s are there in Colchester? Answer: One, of course - as all Colchester United fans ought to know. And, if that little teaser caught you out, then brace yourselves for 700 more tricky questions, relating to your favourite team, the U’s.

Covering all aspects of the club, from players and managers to nationalities and every conceivable tournament, you will be required to U’s your brainpower to its limit to come up with all the answers and amaze (or otherwise) your friends and family with the depth of your knowledge about the club.

With a fitting Foreword by Karl Duguid, this book will trigger recollections of favourite players past and present, nail-biting matches, and all the club’s highs and lows over their long history. A veritable treasure trove of facts and figures is at your fingertips – enjoy!

©Copyright Chris Cowlin 2006-2009