Mulcahy Conway Associates

James Anderson - Autobiography

He's the good-looking lad from Burnley whose brilliance on the pitch and good looks have drawn comparisons with David Beckham and who has established himself as one of the most exciting cricketers in world. In his first book, James Anderson (or Jimmy, as everyone knows him) tells the story of his life in cricket. From promising beginnings at Burnley Cricket club where he discovered, seemingly overnight, that he could bowl faster than the rest, to his first-class debut with Lancashire and the England call up that followed, to playing under Darren Fletcher and the run of hat tricks that made him England's golden boy. Career-halting injury devastated Anderson but then came a recent glorious return to form making this is a tale of exuberance, determination and sheer force of character. Jimmy Anderson has earned himself a place at the high table of English cricket and this book, much like the man himself, is sure to get people talking.

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Simon & Schuster has bought the memoir of James Anderson, one of the cricketers who helped England reclaim the Ashes.

Ian Chapman, m.d. and c.e.o. of Simon & Schuster UK, bought UK & Commonwealth rights from Jonathan Conway at Mulcahy Conway Associates. The deal, believed to be for a six-figure sum, was signed on Christmas Eve.

Chapman said: "It is a privilege to welcome Jimmy Anderson to Simon & Schuster's list as one of the world's foremost bowlers following his stellar performance in 2010 - 2011's Ashes. His role in England's hugely successful tour of Australia was substantial and he was pivotal in retaining the Ashes as our leading wicket-taker.

"This is a must-have autobiography for any cricketing fan and we look forward to publishing Jimmy with huge pride and excitement."

Anderson said: "I'm delighted to be able to tell the story of my career for the first time. Simon & Schuster's enthusiasm and vision for the project is something that excited me from the start. I'm raring to get going when I'm back home from what is proving to be the best winter away I've ever had. Let's hope bringing home the Ashes urn is just the first of many successes for this England team.”