The Illustrated History of Football: the highs and lows of football, brought to life in comic form…

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David Squires

The Illustrated History of Football

the highs and lows of football, brought to life in comic form…

David Squires

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English

Century
14 November 2016

Cartoons & comic strips; Sports & outdoor recreation; Football (Soccer, Association football)

This is football comic-ery, but not as you know it. Welcome to the inimitable work of illustrator David Squires.

Stunningly illustrated by David Squires (as featured in the Guardian), The Illustrated History of Football is a wry look at the highs and lows of the beautiful game.

Laugh-out- loud and occasionally moving, it's the perfect gift for anyone who loves football.

'Squires is the master of the football comic strip and this collection is recommended reading for enlightened football fans everywhere' -- Late Tackle 'No one captures the absurdities and ugliness of football better than him ... hilarious' -- Coach Magazine ' Illustrated History of Football

is the funniest football tome since Viz's Billy the Fish Football Yearbook, published 26 years earlier' -- Esquire 'Simply brilliant - my favourite football book' --
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* Football and comics. Once a hearty Saturday combination to match cartoons and cereal, in recent years they've drifted apart. Thankfully for us, illustrator Squires is here to change all that.

In The Illustrated History of Football, his first book, Squires relives some of football's most glorious moments and meets its greatest figures. In a sport full of handsome paycheques and corporate sponsors, he also casts a critical eye over corrupt backroom workings and helps pierce football's overblown balloon.

Funny, good-looking and preternaturally astute, this book is everything Sepp Blatter wishes he could be. More than the archetypal loo book, this is a satirical look at the highs and lows of football and the perfect gift for all fans...

By: David Squires
Imprint: Century
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 163mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9781780895581
ISBN 10: 1780895585
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 14 November 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

David Squires is a Sydney-based artist and illustrator. His work has featured prominently in a wide range of publications, from the Guardian to Pickles magazine. His work focuses on football and his hilarious comics and detailed illustrations cast a critical eye on the beautiful game.

Reviews for The Illustrated History of Football: the highs and lows of football, brought to life in comic form…

A ruddy good artist The Telegraph David is unparalleled in his ability to highlight how ridiculous modern football can often be with his unique brand of caustic satire. -- Mike Hytner The Guardian