Football: The Impossible Collection

A collection of legendary moments.

PRODUCT:

In celebration of 150 years of college football and 100 years of the National Football League, Assouline presents Football: The Impossible Collection—The 100 Most Legendary Moments in History. This is the first book to offer a comprehensive view of both college and professional football, a curated selection of 100 historic firsts, unforgettable upsets and routs, amazing plays and unusual happenings, such as when a college marching band prematurely took the field, interrupting the incredible final touchdown of a rivalry game. The book showcases 100 of the most exciting, memorable and significant events showcased by sports journalist Michael MacCambridge with dynamic photographs, archival documents and vintag memorabilia, all packaged in a faux pigskin clamshell case. Relive the first legal forward pass in 1906, the first college game—Princeton played Rutgers in 1869—the Ice Bol and the 2018 record-scoring 54-51 shootout between the Rams and the Chiefs, among other memorable moments. It's the quintessential compendium for fans of college and professional football. 

DETAILS:

• 200 pages
• 125 illustrations
• Released November 2019
• 15.7" W x 18.5" L x 2.7" D
• Handcrafted edition in a faux pigskin clamshell case
• 25 pounds

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Michael MacCambridge is author of the award-winning book America's Game: The Epic Story of How Pro Football Captured a Nation, widely considered the definitive modern history of pro-football. He has written extensively about sports, music, movies and popular culture. He is columnist and critic at the Austin American-Statesman, and has contributed to A New Literary History of America, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Sports Illustrated, Grantland, The Ringer, and GQ. MacCambridge has also served as an adjunct professor at Northwestern University, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, and the University of Texas.

MAKER STORY:

Founded in 1994 by Prosper and Martine Assouline, Assouline has mastered the world of beauty and creativity. Known for its luxurious coffee table books, the brand also produces home fragrances and objets d'art.