The Illustrated History of Football

Hall of Fame

David Squires

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English

Century
13 November 2017

Illustration; Sports & outdoor recreation; Football (Soccer, Association football)

Squires is back with his second book in the Illustrated History of Football series.

'A fresh look at the beautiful game' - NME

Welcome back to the inimitable work of illustrator David Squires.

Most football fans can only dream of pulling on the shirt of their favourite team and running out in front of thousands of adoring fans. Pitch invaders aside, few of us get to experience that adrenalin rush. Of those who do make it as a professional footballer, even fewer realise the giddy heights of success.

In the Illustrated History of Football- Hall of Fame, cartoonist David Squires returns to celebrate those who straddle the game like giants; those talented, determined souls who were juggling tennis balls in the back streets before they could talk.

There's more than one way to attain football immortality though, and Squires also turns his comic eye to the mavericks, the pioneers, the forgotten legends and the anti-heroes. From Pele to Meazza, Maradona to Socrates, you will be taken on an unforgettable journey through the good, the bad and the Hagi.

By: David Squires
Imprint: Century
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 507g
ISBN: 9781780895598
ISBN 10: 1780895593
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 13 November 2017
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. His first book, The Illustrated History of Football, was published in 2016. This is his second book.

Reviews for The Illustrated History of Football: Hall of Fame

In The Illustrated History of Football: Hall of Fame, David Squires will celebrate some of the games greatest players. * Publisher's Description * David is unparalleled in his ability to highlight how ridiculous modern football can often be with his unique brand of caustic satire. * The Guardian * A ruddy good artist * The Telegraph * Squires exhibits his personal knowledge of the game in a way that is thoughtful and, as with all comic satirists, really very funny * Daily Express *