- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Booth-Clibborn Editions; New edition edition (22 Nov 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1861541678
- ISBN-13: 978-1861541673
- Product Dimensions: 30.3 x 20.1 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,241,943 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From a London- and Paris-based team of sneaker enthusiasts, who are graphic designers and moving image makers in their spare time, comes this tribute to the shoe that has become a global obsession. With contributions from athletes, teen idols, moguls, and sneaker designers and enthusiasts worldwide, it offers a freeze-frame of this social phenomenon, including serious consideration of issues such as criminality, counterfeiting, exploitation, value for money and fashion. In the process of contacting all known sneaker freaks, the authors went surfing the Net - only to discover a parallel between the Internet and sneakers in terms of global communication, technology and obsessive behaviour. The result is a book structured as an Internet sight, with nodes, networks and key words for the reader to browse through a global conversation.
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A tribute to the shoe that has become a global obsession.
Sneakers:size isn't everything, is the product of a London and Paris based team of sneaker enthusiasts who are graphic designers and moving image makers in their spare time. It offers a freeze frame of this social phenomenon, including serious consideration of issues such as criminality, counterfeiting, exploitation, value for money, and fashion. In the process of contacting all known sneaker freaks, the authors went surfing the net, only to discover a parallel between the internet and sneakers in terms of global communication, technology and obsessive behaviour. The result is a book structured as an internet site, with nodes, networks, and key words for the reader to browse through a global conversation.
Sneakers:size isn't everything, is the product of a London and Paris based team of sneaker enthusiasts who are graphic designers and moving image makers in their spare time. It offers a freeze frame of this social phenomenon, including serious consideration of issues such as criminality, counterfeiting, exploitation, value for money, and fashion. In the process of contacting all known sneaker freaks, the authors went surfing the net, only to discover a parallel between the internet and sneakers in terms of global communication, technology and obsessive behaviour. The result is a book structured as an internet site, with nodes, networks, and key words for the reader to browse through a global conversation.
"This is the beginning; the book that sets it alight...Sneakers is the innovator" - Scene --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you like sneakers, Music and Design then you'll probably find this one of the coolest books you've ever seen. As you start to turn the first few pages you'll soon discover that the quality layout, images and content will not disapoint even the most diehard Sneaker fan. There's brief history, and interviews with sneaker designers and makers, and also the people who wear them. Interviewed are, boxer Prince Naziem, Jay Kay from Jamiroquai, Snoop Dog, Steven Tyler from Aerosmith, artist Jake and Dino Chapman and many others from the world of Hip-Hop, Rock, Skate and Graffi culture. There's a piece about Marty Mcfly's hi-tech Nike sneakers from Back To The Future 2 which was really nice to see, I've wanted a pair since the first time I saw the film. There's also a few pages about sneacker masturbation! All in all this book is an absolute pleasure not only to read but also to look at and is somthing you'll come back to again and again. One of the coolest books around, and your friends will love it too!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I stumbled across this book one night and what a very pleasent surprise it is!! Comprising of hard to find pictures of rare, deleted and collectable sneakers,lots of mini interviews with famous people who share the same passion; such as Sharleen from Texas, Mushroom from Massive Attack,Drum and Bass Legend 'Goldie'and many many more... An essential guide for any sneaker fanatic.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
YAWN
3 Aug 2006
Format:Hardcover
Another dead duck from the flock of booth-whatsit--- another "design" loser ---another desperate waste of good paper---another remaindered slab of toss--- another brick in the wall
Why do they bother? Do they think anyone cares?
Why do they bother? Do they think anyone cares?
4 of 9 people found the following review helpful
For all sneaker heads!
23 Feb 2002
Format:Paperback
For all true sneaker heads: This book is for you. It is even beautifully designed. I guarantee you'll find something new each time you look in this book.
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