Brilliant Orange

The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Soccer

David Winner, Franklin Foer

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English

Overlook Press
01 July 2008

Social & cultural anthropology; Sports & outdoor recreation; Football (Soccer, Association football)

If any one thing, Brilliant Orange is about Dutch space and a people whose unique conception of it has led to the most enduring arts, the weirdest architecture, and a bizarrely cerebral form of soccer—Total Football—that led in 1974 to a World Cup finals match with arch-rival Germany, and more recently to a devastating loss against Spain in 2010. With its intricacy and oddity, it continues to mystify and delight observers around the world. As David Winner wryly observes, it is an expression of the Dutch psyche that has a shared ancestry with

Mondrian's Broadway Boogie Woogie, Rembrandt's The Night Watch, and maybe even with Gouda cheese.

By: David Winner
Introduction by: Franklin Foer
Imprint: Overlook Press
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9781590200551
ISBN 10: 1590200551
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 July 2008
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Brilliant Orange: The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Soccer

[An] articulate analysis of Dutch football culture - ESPN the definitive guide [to Dutch soccor] -- Slate br One of the definitive books of the game. -- The Times (Lonon) One of those strangely informative books that will... entertin those who have little interest in eithersoccer or the Netherlands. -- The Economist This extremel well written and exciting book, like Nick Hornby''s immensely enjoyable , catches us up in its enthusiasm and puts us right there inthe grandstands cheering for the Dutch coaches and players who changed thegame of soccer forever. -- Booklist (starred review) Wry, obsessional, digressive, deep...this is football as art, metaphor, cutural signifier. -- The Guardian