Football's Comic Book Heroes by A Riches
Ever since boys' comics were first published in the middle years of the nineteenth century, they have offered readers fun, adventure and escapism. This book tells the stories of footballing heroes. It presents the history of the comic book footballer. It introduces the magic of these imaginary sporting stars to a whole new generation.
"This lavishly illustrated paean to the genre will delight devotees (Book of the Week)" -- Simon Redfern Independent on Sunday "If you need a book on football comics, this is the one to have" When Saturday Comes "Sheds light on a largely forgotten but still strangely edifying genre" ShortList "Excellent" Sport Magazine "A pictorial romp.. Nintendo and the rest will never be as much fun as this lot" philosophyfootball.com
Adam Riches is a journalist and writer of more than 20 years' experience, Tim Parker has had many years' experience as a freelance art editor and Robert Frankland is a passionate collector of football comics.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781845964085 |
| ISBN 10 | 184596408X |
| Title | Football's Comic Book Heroes |
| Author | A Riches |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-09-03 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |