Sneakers
Published on 2. November 2017
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-0-00-827479-5 (ISBN)
Description
An absolute necessity for design devotees and sneakerheads of all ages. Sneakers is a definitive exploration of the creative energy, innovation, collaboration, and visionary intelligence behind the cultural phenomenon of sneakers.
This beautifully illustrated book features over 300 pages of photos and interviews with industry gurus, sports legends and celebrities in a stunning package created by celebrated designer Rodrigo Corral.
The book's carefully curated list of participants takes readers to the centre of the action. Jim Riswold dishes on making commercials with Michael Jordan. Adidas's Rachel Muscat and Jon Wexler get philosophical about their star collaborator, Kanye West. Nike's legendary Tinker Hatfield takes a glimpse into the future. Professional tennis player Serena Williams shares an exclusive reveal. And much, much more.
Sneakers is an absolute must-have for sneaker lovers and anyone who is interested in design, creative process, street culture, branding, entrepreneurship, art and fashion.
This beautifully illustrated book features over 300 pages of photos and interviews with industry gurus, sports legends and celebrities in a stunning package created by celebrated designer Rodrigo Corral.
The book's carefully curated list of participants takes readers to the centre of the action. Jim Riswold dishes on making commercials with Michael Jordan. Adidas's Rachel Muscat and Jon Wexler get philosophical about their star collaborator, Kanye West. Nike's legendary Tinker Hatfield takes a glimpse into the future. Professional tennis player Serena Williams shares an exclusive reveal. And much, much more.
Sneakers is an absolute must-have for sneaker lovers and anyone who is interested in design, creative process, street culture, branding, entrepreneurship, art and fashion.
Reviews / Votes
'A beautifully assembled collage of image, experience, and inspiration'Vogue
"The definitive story of the sneaker universe."-Wall Street Journal Magazine
"One of this year's coolest books"-Men's Journal
"The new Sneaker Bible"-Sneaker Freaker
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Dimensions
Height: 252 mm
Width: 195 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
1130 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-827479-5 (9780008274795)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Howie Kahn | Alex French | Rodrigo Corral
Sneakers
E-Book
11/2017
1st Edition
HarperCollins
€15.49
Available for download
Persons
For over a decade, Howie Kahn and Alex French have been reporting on culture, style, sports, technology and business for publications like The New York Times Magazine, WSJ, The Wall Street Journal Magazine, GQ, and Wired. Their work has appeared in dozens of publications, worldwide.
Rodrigo Corral has created some of the most iconic visuals in publishing, partnering with talent such as Junot Diaz, Jay-Z, Deepak and Sanjiv Chopra, Chuck Palahniuk, Tory Burch, Gianna Angelopoulos, Gary Shteyngart, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, and organizations such as the Criterion Collection, New York Magazine and The New York Times. In addition to running the Rodrigo Corral studio, he is also the Creative Director for Farrar, Straus & Giroux and Creative Director at Large for New Directions.
Rodrigo Corral has created some of the most iconic visuals in publishing, partnering with talent such as Junot Diaz, Jay-Z, Deepak and Sanjiv Chopra, Chuck Palahniuk, Tory Burch, Gianna Angelopoulos, Gary Shteyngart, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, and organizations such as the Criterion Collection, New York Magazine and The New York Times. In addition to running the Rodrigo Corral studio, he is also the Creative Director for Farrar, Straus & Giroux and Creative Director at Large for New Directions.