Product Description

"Middlesbrough's Unseen History" is far from the standard football information guide. Far from stale facts and tired anecdotes, Artist In Residence and DC Comics illustrator Richard Piers-Raynor has created a selection of witty and charming illustrations that capture all those events that have defined the club but escaped the gaze of the camera. Drawing in black-and-white and in colour, this varied book celebrates the past and champions the present day. As much a wonderful introduction for the budding fan as a fascinating memorandum for the seasoned devotee, this unique title is a true treat that is not to be missed. It presents a fascinating insight into the hidden workings and forgotten incidents of a leading football club. It presents a selection of exclusive illustrations, penned by club artist Richard Piers-Raynor.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #141577 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

About the Author
Richard Piers Rayner illustrated the 300 pages of the graphic novel, Road to Perdition over a four year period, a labour of love that led to the faithful screen adaptation by Sam Mendes and starring Tom Hanks. Rayner's previous credits for DC Comics included work on Hellblazer, Batman, Swamp Thing and LEGION. For Marvel he illustrated Doctor Who, X-Men and Captain America among others. He is currently writing and illustrating an Unseen History of Middlesbrough Football Club for Breedon Books featuring the club for which he is also Artist in Residence and who he has supported from being an embryo. Just like his father and grandfather (who lived right outside Ayresome Park) before him.

Customer Reviews

On behalf of a life-long Boro Supporter
I bought this book for my Uncle whose comments were:
'A magnificent book. The paintings are fantastic. A stupendous read with information on sporting and historical events that I was unaware of. A truly unique read that was also thoroughly entertaining.'

Not even a 'Boro fan
A fantastic book. I've read many of this sort of book before but never been so entertained. The artwork is something else - real pictures evoking memories of days gone by and all drawn by the author himself. Written from the heart in an entertaining and informative fashion. I learnt many things about Middlesbrough FC and football in general - and I thought I knew most of it already!!Middlesbrough FC The Unseen History