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At once the supreme manifesto, the lavish catalogue and the journalistic revelation of the sneaker-collecting universe, Sneaker Freaker is the perfect must-have document of a thriving subculture that is beginning to hit the mainstream. Hailed for both its writing and design, Sneaker Freaker magazine is the premier publication for the sneaker-obsessed and back copies are as valuable as the shoes it promotes. This book version features both classic and brand new material, interviews with sneaker designers and enthusiasts and many, many photographs.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
You don't have to love your trainers to love this book. Anyone with a passing interest in Hip-hop culture or graphic design will appreciate it.
Sneaker Freaker - the Australian magazine dedicated to trainer culture - bought this book out in around 2005. And from what I remember it's a compilation of the first 12 issues of their magazine.
If, like me, you love your kicks, chances are you probably already own this book; but it's got plenty to offer everyone and its worth mentioning that (because it's a compilation of magazines) it's very text heavy... it's more words than pictures - and if you want a trainer book just to look at designs, although you'll find plenty in here to satisfy you visually, your money will be better spent elsewhere. If you're after a a more 'visual' trainer book I suggest this: Art & Sole: Art & Sole: Contemporary Sneaker Art & Design
On the inside the book makes for interesting reading and covers a variety of trainer related topics; from stories of how trainers are used as currency in America's prison, to classic designs and how to spot the fakes on ebay - if it's sneaker related, it's in here.
Highlights are a section on custom sneakers, including a 'how to' guide by world famous kick customiser Sabotage and interviews will other greats like Nike designer Tobie Hatfield. The book, as you'd expect is uber cool and looks just as good on the inside and the way the spreads are laid out, as the trainers that feature on them.
A book for sneaker heads that most people with any kind of passing interest in popular culture can enjoy too, its pages will offer the uninitiated a glimpse into the underground trainer subculture and the trainer addict something to drool over. Even if you're into wearing cowboy boots, this book is well worth picking up.
If you found this review helpful then please give it the thumbs up. Thanks.
Sneaker Freaker - the Australian magazine dedicated to trainer culture - bought this book out in around 2005. And from what I remember it's a compilation of the first 12 issues of their magazine.
If, like me, you love your kicks, chances are you probably already own this book; but it's got plenty to offer everyone and its worth mentioning that (because it's a compilation of magazines) it's very text heavy... it's more words than pictures - and if you want a trainer book just to look at designs, although you'll find plenty in here to satisfy you visually, your money will be better spent elsewhere. If you're after a a more 'visual' trainer book I suggest this: Art & Sole: Art & Sole: Contemporary Sneaker Art & Design
On the inside the book makes for interesting reading and covers a variety of trainer related topics; from stories of how trainers are used as currency in America's prison, to classic designs and how to spot the fakes on ebay - if it's sneaker related, it's in here.
Highlights are a section on custom sneakers, including a 'how to' guide by world famous kick customiser Sabotage and interviews will other greats like Nike designer Tobie Hatfield. The book, as you'd expect is uber cool and looks just as good on the inside and the way the spreads are laid out, as the trainers that feature on them.
A book for sneaker heads that most people with any kind of passing interest in popular culture can enjoy too, its pages will offer the uninitiated a glimpse into the underground trainer subculture and the trainer addict something to drool over. Even if you're into wearing cowboy boots, this book is well worth picking up.
If you found this review helpful then please give it the thumbs up. Thanks.
Format:Paperback
If you're into custom sneakers then I highly recommend buying this book, full of lots of information and tips to get you started customising yourself.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Sneakers presented the way they should be.
3 July 2007
Format:Paperback
With a look that's very much in keeping with sneaker culture and history and anecdotes which could make even the least interested develop a sneaker fetish, this is a must have book for anyone with a love of sneakers, shoes or fashion in general.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
great book pretty pictures
5 Jan 2006
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this is a great book for anyone who's into sneakers. you don't have to be a "head" to enjoy the pretty pictures and the interviews. it's great that the author talked about where to hunt for sneakers in various cities around the world. now if only the book was bigger in size so the details of the sneakers can be appreciated more....
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