The Official Arsenal Opus tells the story of Arsenal Football Club, focusing on the Highbury years from 1913 to 2006 and the move to Emirates Stadium. This monumental work is divided into eras covering all the key players and managers who have shaped the development of Arsenal into one of the world's most famous clubs. Herbert Chapman's team won a hat-trick of championship titles in the 1930s, part of a glorious period which set the benchmark for such great managers as Tom Whittaker, Bertie Mee, George Graham and, most spectacularly of all, Arsène Wenger.
The history of Arsenal FC has never been told in such depth, with so many exclusive interviews nor with such stunning imagery. We have scoured private collections and photographic agency archives for rare and previously unseen images, commissioned some of the finest writers and best photographers, and interviewed Gunners greats in order to create the ultimate Arsenal tome.
The cast of Arsenal legends featured includes Arsène Wenger, Charlie George, Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Vieira, Frank McLintock, Freddie Ljungberg, Tony Adams, Ian Wright, Steve Bould, David O'Leary, Pat Jennings, David Seaman, Ray Parlour, Bob Wilson, George Graham, Cesc Fabregas, Lee Dixon, Nigel Winterburn and many more.
The Opus
- Dimensions: 52cm x 52cm (page size: 50cm x 50cm)
- Leather-bound by hand
- Hand stitched
- Printed on 200gsm silk-coated paper
- Six-colour processing
- Four 200cm x 50cm gatefolds
- 852 pages edged in gold leaf
- Over 300,000 words
- 1,500-plus images, each individually varnished
- More than 40 exclusive interviews and photo shoots
- Weighs 37kg
- Each edition personally signed by Arsenal legends
Clamshell box
- Dimensions: 60cm x 60cm x 14cm
- 8mm thick wood construction
- Handmade, silk covered
What they say…
The Official Arsenal Opus is a fantastic celebration of Arsenal Football Club. The team has always been at the forefront of both domestic and European football and the launch of the Opus is a real testament to the history and majesty of one of the greatest clubs in Europe.
Arsène Wenger