Who are Kraken?
Our official name is Kraken Sport & Media Limited and we are a rapidly expanding company with a passion for sport and a desire to create products of outstanding quality. The Opus is a vital product in our publishing department, but we also create Films and TV programmes based around sporting themes.
What is an Opus?
An Opus is a unique hand-finished, limited edition publication containing at least 750 pages of stunning visuals, specially commissioned photography and over 400,000 words by the world’s leading writers in their fields. Each Opus is delivered in a silk-clad presentation box and each has a unique ‘signature page’, meaning you are buying not just a visual masterpiece, but a valuable piece of sporting memorabilia that is likely to increase in value over time.
How many copies of each Opus are created?
Each numbered Opus is produced in a strictly limited edition of between 3,000 and 20,000 copies. A small number of each Opus are also produced as ‘Special Editions’ for the serious collector, typically including additional signatures, signed prints and memorabilia.
Which Opuses are currently available to order?
At the moment Super Bowl, Manchester United, and Arsenal Opuses are available to purchase, pre-orders are being taken for the F1, Maradona, and Celtic Opuses.
How do I order an Opus?
You can order (or pre-order) any currently available Opus using the secure online shop on this site, or if you prefer, you can order certain Opus editions directly from our partners (such as www.nfl.com) using their own online shops. If you prefer not to send your details over the internet, please call one of the numbers shown to the left where a member of our customer service team will deal with your enquiry.
How much does an Opus cost?
Please click on the ‘availability’ link at the top of the screen
Why do I need to pre-order?
There is enormous interest and excitement about the various Opuses. Demand is incredibly high and the strictly limited, one-off nature of each edition means that once they have been sold you have lost your opportunity to own one of these unique publications. By pre-ordering you are guaranteed to be one of the lucky owners of a unique piece of highly collectable memorabilia, and a valuable investment for the future.
When will I receive my Opus?
You will be given full delivery information once your order is received. Visit the online shop to check estimated delivery dates for pre-orders.
How is the Opus delivered and what are the delivery charges?
Wherever you are in the world we will deliver your Opus by Express Courier. For products which have already been published, delivery is guaranteed no later than 5 days after you have placed your order. Under normal circumstances, there will be no additional charge for delivery.
What is the difference between the Limited and Special Editions?
A proportion of each Opus (usually copies 1-1000) have an extra signature page plus other unique pieces of signed memorabilia/imagery. Please see the individual product pages for information on the Special Edition of the Opus you are interested in.
How big is an Opus?
Each Opus measures approximately 50x50cm (20 x 20 inches) and weighs just under 40kg (88 lbs). When you receive your Opus you will also receive information on exclusive stands designed specially for each Opus.
What is the 'Opus Club'
When you buy an Opus you will also become a member of a very exclusive club, with some unique benefits. For one thing you will automatically be entered into a monthly draw with the opportunity to win exclusive tickets for a selection of prestigious VIP events and “money can’t buy” opportunities to meet your heroes in the flesh. Members will also be given the opportunity to buy exclusive prints and other collectable and personally signed items related to players and teams. You will also receive advance information and exclusive offers on each new limited edition Opus as it is released.
How do I contact Kraken?
Click here for contact information.
Who writes the Opus?
Each Opus is written by some of the best known and most respected writers, past and present, in the field. We also commission photography from some of the world’s most renowned and highly respected individuals.Many images are commissioned exclusively for the Opus, or are previously unseen images derived from private collections.
How can I find out when new Opuses are announced?
Visit our site regularly for new developments.