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Book SynopsisWATERSTONES BEST BOOKS OF 2022 SPORT
''This book is a work of art about football''s works of art... Loved it.'' - Kevin Day, broadcaster
''A beautiful showcase of such a distinctive part of the game''s culture... impossible not to get lost in the book'' Miguel Delaney, The Independent
''Gorgeous to behold... Unmissable'' Danny Kelly, TalkSPORT radio presenter
''I absolutely love this book'' Jules Breach, football presenter
On high-rise buildings, street corners and stadium walls in countries around the world, eye-catching murals pay tribute to footballing greats. From Messi and Ronaldo to Rapinoe and Cruyff, these striking displays are remarkable testaments to the awe and affection fans feel for these football legends and cult heroes.
Join renowned football writer and broadcaster Andy Brassell as he explores this fascinating phenomenon. Offering a fresh, highly visual pe
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This book is a work of art about football's works of art, with the added bonus of brilliant slices of social history. Loved it. -- Kevin Day, broadcaster
A beautiful showcase of such a distinctive part of the game's culture, perfectly explained by the writer who knows so much about more of the game's cultures than anyone else. It is impossible not to get lost in the book as you take in some captivating images, made all the better by finding out from Andy exactly what it all represents. -- Miguel Delaney, chief football writer * The Independent *
Gorgeous to behold; packed with knowledge. Andy Brassell effortlessly weaves two wonderments, football and urban folk art. Unmissable for fans of either. -- Danny Kelly, TalkSPORT radio presenter
I absolutely love this book. Full of colour that jumps off the page! Where some of the artwork is iconic, others were so fun to learn about. But the one thing they all have in common is they’re all visually beautiful, thought provoking, and they tell a wonderful story about how powerful football can be – and Andy's words are the perfect guide through them. -- Jules Breach, BT Sport/ITV football presenter
Brassell celebrates the variety and spectacle of this fan art, showing how eloquent supporters can be about their teams. * The Observer *
Superb … Brassell has struck just the right balance between telling the story and allowing the pictures to do their own talking. * Late Tackle *
Profound as much as it is poignant... The art combined with Brassell’s words paints a unique picture. * Urban Pitch *
This is a beautiful picture book bursting with colour and vivid images of murals from all around the world…What makes the book really stand out is that the accompanying text is thoughtful and considered and adds a depth and understanding to the images. * All Sports Book Reviews. *
A fresh perspective on the game, Football Murals is the first book to celebrate these epic works of art. This ground-breaking account features more than 100 murals from around the world, capturing the scale, grandeur and wit of this powerful and popular art form. * Four Four Two *
A lovely book * Talksport *
Football Murals book is a work of art * World Soccer Talk *
I can't tell you how nice it is for players to see their face on a mural. -- Jermaine Jenas * The One Show *
A celebration of what football can really do * Four Four Two *
Table of Contents
Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: Hometown Glory Chapter 2: Johan Cruyff Chapter 3: Wayne Rooney Chapter 4: The Good Fight Chapter 5: Pelé Chapter 6: Big Moment Players Chapter 7: Cristiano Ronaldo Chapter 8: Back to Life Chapter 9: Zlatan Ibrahimovic Chapter 10: Ada Hegerberg Chapter 11: Football Fame Chapter 12: Paul Gascoigne Chapter 13: Francesco Totti Chapter 14: Fifty Years of Hurt Chapter 15: Lionel Messi Chapter 16: This Is My House Chapter 17: Ronaldinho Chapter 18: Soul of the Game Chapter 19: Megan Rapinoe Chapter 20: The Cult of the Coach Chapter 21: Diego Maradona Chapter 22: Mohamed Salah Chapter 23: When Love Breaks Down Chapter 24: Franz Beckenbauer Chapter 25: Murals Memorial Chapter 26: Lucy Bronze Chapter 27: Cult Heroes Chapter 26: Zinedine Zidane
