{"id":166918,"date":"2026-05-07T11:00:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T15:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/?p=166918"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:00:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T15:00:19","slug":"book-of-autos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/book-of-autos\/","title":{"rendered":"Piece of Club History Autograph Book"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hero-container hero-image-container\" id=\"hero-image-container\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hero-image\" src=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Piece-of-Club-History-Autograph-Book-800x1100.webp\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>As you step up to this installation, you\u2019re looking at one of the most iconic formats in the hobby \u2014 the <strong>Book of Autos<\/strong>. Here, collecting opens up in a literal sense, inviting you to experience autographs not just as signatures, but as stories preserved across pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Autographs at the Heart of the Hobby<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Piece of Club History Autograph Book<\/strong>, brought to life by <strong>The Goal Hanger<\/strong>, takes inspiration from one of Topps Chrome\u2019s most revered card formats. In the hobby, <strong>book cards<\/strong> are exactly what they sound like \u2014 cards that unfold to reveal multiple autographs or relics, combining players, moments and history into a single collectible piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This installation transforms that concept into something grander. An ornate, oversized book sits at the centre, its pages filled with the autographs of legendary players from across European football. Each signature represents more than just a name \u2014 it\u2019s a connection to a club, a season, a defining moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also an interactive element at play. As you move through the pages, you\u2019re encouraged to recognise the players behind the autographs, turning the experience into a test of knowledge and memory. It\u2019s a reminder that collecting isn\u2019t just about ownership \u2014 it\u2019s about understanding the stories behind what you hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From Card to Cultural Artefact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>2025\/26 Topps Chrome UEFA Club Competitions collection<\/strong> continues this tradition, spotlighting some of Europe\u2019s biggest clubs including <strong>Liverpool, AC Milan, Bayern M\u00fcnchen, FC Barcelona and Arsenal<\/strong>. These cards bring together multiple signatures in a single format, creating layered collectibles that capture the legacy of elite teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This installation shows how those cards can be reimagined beyond the pack \u2014 as pieces of art, history and storytelling combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To explore more about the <strong>2025\/26 Topps Chrome UCC collection<\/strong> and discover the cards behind the exhibition, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.topps.com\/pages\/topps-chrome-uefa-club-competitions?utm_source=topps_ripped&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=Chrome_Gallery&amp;utm_content=piece_of_club_history\">Topps.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you step up to this installation, you\u2019re looking at one of the most iconic formats in the hobby \u2014 the Book of Autos. Here, collecting opens up in a literal sense, inviting you to experience autographs not just as signatures, but as stories preserved across pages. Autographs at the Heart of the Hobby The [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":168633,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"mc4wp_mailchimp_campaign":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[11629],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-166918","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-topps-chrome-gallery"],"acf":{"color_theme":"rgba(255,80,119,1)"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/166918","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=166918"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/166918\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/168633"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=166918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=166918"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=166918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}