The Beautiful History
football club badges tell the story of britain
$54.16
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
16 August 2021
Summary
The Beautiful History: Unlocking Britain’s Story Through Football Badges
The Beautiful History charts the fascinating story of Britain through football club badges. From Premier League giants to non-league sides, it features over 100 clubs, with each badge coming alive to reveal the story behind it, whilst also giving events in history an exciting and engaging twist, as it takes you on a footballing journey from the dinosaurs to the digital age.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781785317927 |
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| ISBN-10: | 178531792X |
| Author: | Martyn Routledge, Elspeth Wills, Adam Forster |
| Publisher: | Pitch Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pitch Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 16 August 2021 |
| Weight: | 658g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 172mm |
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Critics Review
“Intriguing micro-histories… joyfully bringing [football club badges] to life. The Beautiful History succeeds in its game plan, presenting a richly illustrated whistle-stop tour without ever wandering out of position.”
* EYE Magazine *About The Author
Martyn Routledge
Elspeth Wills is a researcher and writer who has authored 14 non-fiction titles. Martyn Routledge first wrote about football badges for his degree thesis. He runs his own design agency, mr.creative. The authors have collaborated on books and exhibitions for over 20 years, including the award-winning book, The Beautiful Badge. Freelance illustrator Adam Forster brings the stories to life, recreating traditional pen and ink techniques digitally.
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