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The Illustrated History of Football

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This is soccer comic-ery, but not as you know it. Welcome to the comically brilliant and politically engaging work of illustrator David Squires, artist extraordinaire. Soccer and comics. Once a hearty Saturday combination to match cartoons and cereal, in recent years they’ve drifted apart.Thankfully for us, David Squires is here to change all that. Based out of Sydney, his soccer comics have appeared everywhere from the Guardian to Pickles Magazine. In a sport full of handsome paychecks and corporate sponsors, his work casts a critical eye over corrupt backroom workings and helps pierce soccer’s overblown balloon. This book is an anthology of some of David's best work. WARNING! Is sure to ignite debate and spark hilarity. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Century (February 1, 2017)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 206 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 81


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.02 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.8 x 9.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #371,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #375 in Soccer (Books)


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    • Tears of laughter...everything we love and hate about football captured in a lovely book
My husband gave me this as a Christmas present and I only just now got a chance to read it (2 toddlers...it's hard to find time). I read David Squires every week in the Guardian, so I was certain this would be hilarious. This book is AMAZING! I was already familiar with most of the events in this "history", and loved all the new details I learned and the humorous slant on much discussed and romanticized events. Squires's ability to capture the essence of all the famous footballers' faces also kind of amazes me. How can a "cartoon" look so much like the real thing? The cartoons on the right hand side of the pages are, of course, fantastic, but I enjoyed reading the prologues to every cartoon almost as much. I kept wanting to talk to other people about this book but no one has read it!! So everyone please buy this book so I can talk to someone about it. :-) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2017 by Amazon Customer
    • Mega read
I rarely write reviews, but am compelled to do so for Mr. Squires' masterpiece. If you are remotely interested in sport and it's evolution in modern society, through the lens of a hilarious cynic who doubles as an outstanding artist, then you will enjoy this work. I do not normally go for comics or illustrations, yet the intricate detail (often requiring several views to catch all of the sly humor), "in-the-know" in-jokes and social commentary makes Mr. Squires' book incredibly enjoyable to read and re-read. American readers make not understand all of the U.K.-centric items, however, that should not prohibit anyone from enjoying this book. My only suggestion to Mr. Squires is to incorporate the three "football hipsters" into his work at the Guardian. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2016 by Amazon Customer
    • Must-have for the lover of humor in sport
This book is highly enjoyable, complete with classic laconic British humor and contextual references that may need prior understanding. However, with the benefit of information age, the numerous jokes may not be entirely lost on those who love humor in sport. The genius of Mr. Squires is two fold - to transform situations that sometimes call for serious approach into utterly hilarious sequences and juxtapose non-sporting entities (characters, events) with football. I have been reading his weekly Guardian column for over a year now and it is no exaggeration that some of his work there left me doubled up in laughter. I used to think comic panels in newspapers and books was a dying art but Mr. Squires made me think otherwise. Highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2017 by Mohan
    • Not North American Football
Nice book. I purchased this for my husband thinking it was about North American football. I didn’t look at the cover closely enough in the picture before purchasing.
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2019 by Jessica Mixon
    • A can't miss book!
Having only gotten into football in my early 20s, there was plenty I didn't know about landmark events and his book covers it all: with panache and plenty of easter eggs. A thoroughly, delightful and funny read. I only wish it covered more events.
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2017 by Mozbar
    • Great read!
Squires is a very talented artist and quite witty too. If you're a football fan, you'll enjoy this. You might even enjoy it if you're not a football fan.
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2018 by marian
    • Brilliant
Brilliant
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020 by Moez Ben-azzouz
    • BUY IT
Excellent summary of the history of football - a perfect balance between the important facts, weird details/anecdotes, and humor to make it all enjoyable. Mind the gap.
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2017 by Amazon Customer

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