{"product_id":"the-shirt-hunter","title":"The Shirt Hunter: One Man’s Ceaseless Pursuit of Classic Football Kits","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(218, 32, 42);\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eNEW - PRISTINE - NEVER BEEN OPENED\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 51, 153);\"\u003eInside the Wild World of Vintage Football Shirts \u003cbr\u003e A Collector’s Unrivaled Quest for Nylon Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003eThis is a story for anyone who’s ever been obsessed with vintage football shirts—a tale that will strike a chord with collectors and casual fans alike. Whether it’s the jaw-dropping design, the rush of nostalgia, or the skyrocketing cash value of a piece of iconic nylon, these shirts have a way of stopping people in their tracks. Peris Hatton, one of the UK’s best-known football shirt collectors and traders, opens up his extraordinary trove of rare finds in 'The Shirt Hunter,' showcasing the highlights of a collection amassed over five decades. Stunning visuals guide readers through an A-to-Z of the football shirt as a cult object, exploring every facet of its enduring appeal.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom Adidas and Admiral to Xara, all the most coveted brands—vintage and modern—make an appearance, including Peris’s legendary “Holy Grail” shirts, the products of years spent tracking down elusive treasures and researching collectible anomalies. Every shirt has its own unique combination of time, place, and backstory, and the book dives deep into what makes a particular kit a “must-have.” Along the way, Peris shares the secrets of his craft, with gripping tales of the unexpected and sometimes bizarre places his relentless search has taken him over the past 25 years.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAbout the Author: Peris Hatton began his journey in the mid-’90s selling TV memorabilia, but soon found his true calling as a football shirt collector and dealer. Today, he’s a regular contender for Most Admired Stall on the Retro Football Fairs circuit and a familiar face from appearances on BBC TV’s The Antique Inspectors, HTV Wales’ Money Spinners, and various BBC radio shows. His expertise has been featured in Turnstiles and Kit Magazine, as well as in the ITV documentaries Get Shirty (about Admiral Sportswear) and Stuck On You (about football stickers), and on stage at the Jumpers for Goalposts Festival.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(218, 32, 42);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eROYAL MAIL TRACKED 48\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 128, 0);\"\u003eConker Editions Ltd \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.conkereditions.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFascinating Selection of Books – A Must See! \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPublished: October 12, 2023\u003cbr\u003e\nPrice: £16.00\u003cbr\u003e\nHardback: 184 pages\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN-13: \u003cspan\u003e978-1739770563\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 20 x 14 x 1 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2023","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57116496855420,"sku":"45MAIL","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1060\/2756\/files\/The-Shirt-Hunter.png?v=1782666157","url":"https:\/\/www.soccerbooks.co.uk\/it\/products\/the-shirt-hunter","provider":"SOCCER BOOKS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}