Football by Press Association Ltd

Football by Press Association Ltd

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Summary

A mini version of the fascinating "100 Years of Football", with photographs hand-picked from the Press Association's archives. Suitable for fans of football, it offers them a chance to see the people and witness the great moments of the last hundred years of the sport in Britain.

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Football by Press Association Ltd

Spanning several decades, this is the historyof British socceras told through almost 300 images This unique collection of photographs allows a rare insight into a century of great changes for the beautiful game in Britain. It was a century in which soccer players evolved from local heroes to international celebrities, clubs became quoted companies, and audiences grew to millions through television coverage. This book reveals how each step was documented by press photographers who captured every tackle, foul, glorious goal, and moment of tragedy. Now you can join them on the sidelines with almost 300 images that span the decades. Many of these pictures have lain unseen since they were first published in the newspapers and magazines of their day.
Author and science fiction editor Jo Bourne manages the Hero Collector book division for Eaglemoss Ltd. She has edited and contributed to books on space, war, ancient history, folklore and natural sciences.

Neil Kelly is a writer and editor, working on reference books and magazines, as well as TV and movie tie-in titles for international publishers.

Richard Mead is a writer and editor who specializes in film and TV-themed publications. He is the author of a dozen books on subjects ranging from football to piracy, and has written on a variety of iconic characters including James Bond, Harry Potter, Mr Bean, and Transformers.

Freelance writer and editor Alice Peebles has specialized in non-fiction subjects for both adults and children since 1991. Her field of activity ranges from children's series to highly illustrated, coffee-table books published by National Geographic and Dorling Kindersley.

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ISBN 13 9781907708442
ISBN 10 1907708448
Title Football
Author Press Association Ltd
Series Britain In Pictures
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher GMC Publications
Year published 2012-03-22
Number of pages 300
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.