We stock books about leisure, and the slow lifestyle. Most of our books are new. We do stock some used books such as Croquet because it’s out of print. It’s our favorite book on the subject so we track down used copies and sell them at the best prices we can. Free Shipping on All Books!

Croquet Books

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Croquet, The Sport by Jack R. Osborn, with John C. Osborn 1989. This is an updated, expanded guidebook, similar to Winning Croquet from Backyard to Greensward. Written for advanced and beginning croquet enthusiasts, includes the official USCA rules for 6-wicket, 9-wicket, and golf croquet. New, softcover,  $10

How To Be Idle Tom Hodgkinson, 2005. Our favorite read on the subject. Presenting 24 chapters as hours in the day of an idler, Hodgkinson presents a humorous and informative account of the importance of the slowness movement. Price: $9, new, paperback These are new copies but might have a marker on the binding or a misplaced bar code inside.

Croquet Its History, Strategy, Rules, and Records  James Carlton and William Thompson. 1977. We sell the 1988 edition with an introduction by Jack Osborn, then President of the U.S. Croquet Association. This is an excellent guide to many variations of croquet. Unfortunately, it’s not available new. However, we collect copies and we’ll send you one in good condition or better. As everything we sell, satisfaction is guaranteed. Price: $10, used, paperback or hardcover.

In Praise of Slowness, How a Worldwide Movement Is Challenging the Cult of Speed. Carl Honore. 2004. Ispired by the above Bertrand Russell classic, this is an excellent, modern analysis of the development of the slowness movement. Price: $12, new, hardcover

Winning Croquet, From Backyard to Greensward. Jack Osborne and Jesse Kornbluth. The Skills, Strategies and Rules of America’s Most Sophisticated Outdoor Sport. 1983. An informative guide to the traditional croquet game. Lots of good ideas, pictures, strategy diagrams, etc. Does a very good job of explaining equipment details. Good condition or better. Price: $9.00, used, pap  Temporarily Sold Out erback

In Praise of Idleness.  A classic by Bertrand Russell. Written in 1935, this book has inspired idling for decades and continues to be one of the best  books on the subject. We sell the 1996 edition, with an introduction by Howard Woodhouse. Price: $9, new, softcover

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