August 2nd, 2011 -  The Dorchester, London plays host to The New York Cosmos and Opus Media Group as they announce to the world’s press that The Official New York Cosmos Opus – the definitive publication on one of the world’s most glamorous football clubs - will be released in late 2012. This publication serves as a true testament to the loyal fans, players, and amazing legacy of The New York Cosmos.

Chairman Paul Kemsley of The New York Cosmos will be on hand with footballing legends Pelé (Honorary President) and Eric Cantona (Director of Soccer) to sign a specially created signature sheet that will be bound into the very first copy of The Official New York Cosmos Opus.

This global announcement comes just days before the club plays Manchester United at Old Trafford for Paul Scholes’ testimonial match – its first game in over 20 years.

The Official New York Cosmos Opus will be the most extensive and lavish account of one of the most iconic franchises in the world of football. Weighing in at 37 kilos (82lbs) and measuring half a metre square, The Official New York Cosmos Opus will run to approximately 800 pages, containing up to 200,000 words and more than 1,000 pictures, many of which will be specially commissioned or have never previously been published. It will also include exclusive interviews with New York Cosmos legends that have been part of the club’s unique history. Furthermore, selective content from the original sized Opus will be produced into an edition containing approximately 450 pages.

Karl Fowler, CEO and Founder of Opus Media Group says: “Pelé and Eric Cantona are two of the greatest living icons in the world of football, and we are delighted that they are announcing The Official New York Cosmos Opus. The objective is to detail the club’s incredible story, capturing the emotion and greatness of The New York Cosmos in a way that has never been told before, making it the coolest Opus on the world’s coolest football club.”

Adds Paul Kemsley, Chairman of The New York Cosmos, “We are excited to work with Opus Media Group on this project – as we believe they have the creative vision and excellence that will do justice to the rich and storied history of The New York Cosmos as well as properly portray our contemporary and unprecedented resurgence.”

For more information on the book, visit: www.krakenopus.com/cosmos

Additional information:
Opus Media Group (krakenopus.com) is the world’s leading publisher of collectible large-format limited editions, produced in partnership with iconic personalities, brands and organisations including Manchester United FC, Formula 1, Ferrari and Sachin Tendulkar.

For further information:
Ikenna Lewis-Miller at Mission
T: + 44 (0) 7932 053514 / E: ikenna@thisismission.com