Assouline: Classics
Coffee Table Book Football Roots: The Spirit of the Game
Football often begins far from stadiums and floodlights. Football Roots: The Spirit of the Game by Assouline explores the heart of the world's favourite sport through powerful photography and inspiring stories from across the globe. Written by Sam Robles and Marta Vieira da Silva, this 308-page coffee table book celebrates community, passion and culture, making it a striking addition to any home, library or collection of luxury lifestyle books.
€120.00*
Product information "Coffee Table Book Football Roots: The Spirit of the Game"
Where a single ball can make the world stand still
Football does not always begin beneath floodlights or in front of thousands of spectators. More often, it starts in dusty streets, narrow alleyways and open spaces where imagination creates the goalposts. That is precisely where Football Roots: The Spirit of the Game takes its readers. Part of Assouline's celebrated Classics Collection, this remarkable coffee table book explores the origins and universal spirit of football through 308 beautifully curated pages. Created by photographer and storyteller Sam Robles together with football legend Marta Vieira da Silva, the book captures authentic moments from communities around the world. Bound in an elegant linen hardcover and measuring 25 x 33 cm, this substantial 2.9 kg volume is designed to be displayed, admired and revisited time and again. Its warm brown and golden tones immediately evoke the atmosphere found throughout its pages: genuine, emotional and full of life.
Stories that matter more than the final score
This Assouline book is not about trophies, statistics or league tables. Instead, it celebrates the people who live and breathe the game every day. Through striking photography and thoughtful storytelling, readers encounter children playing barefoot on dusty roads, improvised pitches hidden between buildings and communities united by a shared passion.
The images travel from Brazil and Nepal to Qatar, Egypt and beyond, revealing football as a powerful cultural force that transcends language, geography and circumstance. More than a sports book, Football Roots: The Spirit of the Game is a visual tribute to connection, resilience and joy. Every photograph captures a moment that feels both deeply personal and universally familiar.
When culture, design and luxury meet
Since 1994, Assouline has redefined the art of publishing through beautifully crafted books that celebrate culture, travel, design and creativity. Founded by Martine and Prosper Assouline, the brand has become synonymous with luxury coffee table books that inspire curiosity and elevate interiors around the world.
Football Roots reflects this philosophy perfectly. Combining exceptional production quality with meaningful content, it is a book designed to enrich both living spaces and personal collections. Assouline's ongoing partnership with One Tree Planted further highlights the publisher's commitment to responsible practices and global reforestation initiatives, adding another layer of purpose to every publication.
A place in your home, and perhaps in your heart
Whether chosen as a gift for a football enthusiast, a statement piece for a coffee table or a thoughtful addition to a curated collection of Assouline books, this volume brings warmth, character and inspiration to any setting. It pairs beautifully with other Assouline titles focused on travel, lifestyle, art and design, creating a collection that reflects both personal interests and refined taste.
Football Roots reminds us that the essence of football has never belonged solely to stadiums or championships. It lives in neighbourhoods, friendships and everyday moments around the world. A captivating coffee table book that celebrates the game's true spirit and the stories that continue to inspire generations.
Product properties
| Brand: | Assouline |
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| Series: | Classics |
| Colour: | Brown, Yellow |
| Manufacturer's colour: | Brown, Yellow |
| Width: | 25 cm |
| Depth: | 5 cm |
| Length: | 33 cm |
| Weight: | 2.9 kg |
| Year of publication: | 2026 |
| Product type: | Coffee Table Books |
| Contents of the package: | 1 piece |
| Author: | Marta Vieira da Silva, Sam Robles |
| Cover: | Linen Hardcover |
| Language: | English |
| Number of pages: | 308 |
| Manufacturer name: | AssouIine Publishin Inc. |
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| Street: | 3 Park Avenue, 27 F |
| Postal code: | 10016 |
| City: | New York |
| Country: | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Email: | customerservice@assouline.com |
