Sneakers : The Complete Collectors' Guide by Unorthodox Styles (2005, Hardcover)-image
Sneakers : The Complete Collectors' Guide by Unorthodox Styles (2005, Hardcover)-image
Sneakers : The Complete Collectors' Guide by Unorthodox Styles (2005, Hardcover)-image

Sneakers : The Complete Collectors' Guide by Unorthodox Styles (2005, Hardcover)

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ISBN-10: 0500512159 Dewey Decimal: 685/.31 Illustrator: Yes Genre: Design, Architecture Author: Unorthodox Styles Book Title: Sneakers : the Complete Collectors' Guide Format: Hardcover Topic: Interior Design / General, Fashion & Accessories gtin13: 9780500512159 Language: English Synopsis: Sneakers, trainers, tennis shoes, baskets--wherever you live, whatever you call them, however you wear them, it is impossible to escape this humble shoe's rise to global popularity. Sneakers have moved beyond sports attire to become a fashion staple that simultaneously transcends class and race yet defines who you are in today's urban tribes. The world of the sneaker collector encompasses a huge international audience passionate for the rarest shoes, the latest designs, or reissued classics in a myriad of colors and materials. This encyclopedic guide, with more than 500 specially taken color photographs, displays over 180 sneaker designs that have made a mark on sneaker culture worldwide. There are examples to delight both the novice collector and the hard-core sneaker freak, from acknowledged classics like the Converse All Star to the latest Nike Air technology to forgotten styles no longer in production but worthy of modern recognition, such as the Ewing Reflective. The book features comprehensive reference sections for collectors, including histories of the fourteen leading brands from Adidas to Vans; practical tips on building and caring for a collection; a fully illustrated glossary and chronology; and a directory of shops, resources, and Web sites., Sneaker culture is no longer the preserve of the hardcore sneaker freak: it is a full-blown mainstream phenomenon. Walk into any shoe shop today and you'll be faced with a dizzying array of new designs, 'old skool' favourites, limited edition models and 'rare' shoes, all in a myriad of colourways. The sneaker has moved out from the sports arena and exploded into popular culture, a fashion staple that transcends race and class yet defines who you are in today's urban tribes. This encyclopaedic, profusely illustrated guide displays over 180 sneakers chosen for the impact they have made on sneaker culture worldwide. Eleven leading brands - from adidas to Vans - are discussed in detail with full histories, while a further selection - from well-loved or long-lost classics to new designs - will excite both the novice collector and the committed sneaker freak. Packed with over 550 specially commissioned photographs, and featuring an indispensable directory of collectors' shops, resources and websites, as well as practical tips on how to build and care for your collection, this is the definitive guide to the very best and most collectable sneaker designs. Sneakers is written, photographed and designed by Unorthodox Styles, the team behind the leading sneaker website., The world of the sneaker collector encompasses a huge international audience passionate for the rarest shoes, the latest designs, or reissued classics in a myriad of colors and materials. This encyclopedic guide, with more than 500 specially taken color photographs, displays over 180 sneaker designs that have made a mark on sneaker culture worldwide. There are examples to delight both the novice collector and the hard-core sneaker freak, from acknowledged classics like the Converse All Star to the latest Nike Air technology to forgotten styles no longer in production but worthy of modern recognition, such as the Ewing Reflective. The book features comprehensive reference sections for collectors, including histories of the fourteen leading brands from Adidas to Vans; practical tips on building and caring for a collection; a fully illustrated glossary and chronology; and a directory of shops, resources, and Web sites. Publisher: Thames & Hudson Item Width: 8.7 in Features: Collector's Edition ISBN-13: 9780500512159 Dewey Edition: 22 brand: Thames & Hudson LCCN: 2004-112525 Item Length: 8.1 in Item Weight: 38.2 Oz Intended Audience: Trade Number of Pages: 256 Pages LC Classification Number: GV749.S64 Edition Description: Collector's Item Height: 1.1 in Publication Year: 2005

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