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Book Synopsis: The Beautiful Badge tells the fascinating story behind the UK's football club badges, from 1860s hand-embroidered symbols on home-knitted jerseys to today's multi-million pound brands. The book not only covers hammers, cannon and Liver birds but also reveals the link between Peterhead FC and Viz comic; which TV celebrity designed Aldershot Town FC's badge; and whose GBP10 doodle became the opposition's badge. Some clubs have sported ten or more different badges over the decades, ranging from their town's coat of arms to cartoon insects and initials. Promotion, moving to a new stadium or an owner with controversial views often results in a new badge. The book plots the influence of fashion, technology and fans, and investigates the tensions between clubs and supporters over changes to their beloved badge. Do you know why your club's badge looks the way it does? The Beautiful Badge is essential reading for football enthusiasts, historians, designers and anyone who enjoys putting their feet up in the boot room.
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Unlock the captivating history of UK football club badges with The Beautiful Badge: The Stories Behind the Football Club Badge. From the humble beginnings of hand-embroidered symbols on homemade jerseys in the 1860s to the modern era of multi-million pound brand identities, this book reveals the intriguing tales that lie beneath each club's emblem.
Discover the unexpected connections between Peterhead FC and Viz comic, the renowned TV celebrity behind Aldershot Town FC's badge, and how a simple doodle worth £10 transformed into an opposition's badge. With some clubs boasting a staggering ten or more badge variations throughout the decades, ranging from town coat of arms to whimsical cartoon insects and initials, you'll embark on a journey through time and witness the ever-evolving nature of football club identities.
Promotion, stadium relocations, or even the controversial views of an owner can spur the creation of a fresh badge. The Beautiful Badge delves into the influence of fashion, technology, and the passionate voices of fans, uncovering the intense debates that have unfolded between clubs and supporters over modifications to their beloved emblems.
Have you ever wondered about the symbolic significance behind your club's badge? Don't miss out on the essential reading experience that The Beautiful Badge offers to football enthusiasts, historians, designers, and anyone seeking a moment of blissful respite in the boot room. Let this enchanting book transport you to the heart of football club history, celebrating the captivating stories woven into the fabric of each emblem.
Discover the stories behind your favorite club's badge today and unravel the hidden tales that define football culture.
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