The Official Collingwood Illustrated Encyclopedia
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The Official Collingwood Illustrated Encyclopedia 2012 is the ultimate collector’s item for any Magpies supporter who wants every fact, photo and behind-the-scenes story in one deluxe hardcover. Released as an updated and revised edition by AFL Publishing, this 256-page chronicle spans more than a century of Collingwood Football Club history, from the first VFL season of 1892 through to the 2012 season. Every page is packed with rare action shots, historic memorabilia and bite-sized biographies of legends such as Phonse Kyne, Bob Rose, Nathan Buckley and the 2010 premiership heroes, making it both a coffee-table showpiece and a quick-reference bible.
What sets this edition apart is the sheer depth of illustration: match-day programs, vintage posters, guernsey evolution charts and gate-admission stubs are reproduced in full colour, while gate-crash statistics, draft records and finals timelines are laid out in easy-to-scan infographics. Authors Glenn McFarlane and Michael Roberts—two of Australia’s most respected football historians—have added fresh interviews and never-before-published images exclusive to this 2012 revision, ensuring even long-time collectors will discover something new. The book is written for teens and adults alike, so younger fans can research their favourite players while older supporters relive the classic Grand Finals and fierce rivalries.
This particular copy arrives in excellent condition from a smoke-free home, with clean, tidy pages and no dog-ears. A previous owner has added a neat gift inscription on the flyleaf, adding a personal touch without detracting from the book’s display value. Protected by its original dust jacket and solid hardcover boards, it is ready to take pride of place on any Magpie fan’s shelf or to be gifted to someone who bleeds black and white.
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