288 pages Edited by Simon Wood 20,9 x 15 cm Language: English Paperback Publisher: Penguin Publishing 2005
Featuring classic and previously unpublished articles in a beautifully designed full-colour volume, this book brings together interviews with sneaker designers and collectors, alongside photographs of some of the most sought-after limited-edition releases. A comprehensive survey of sneaker culture, it includes full-colour illustrations, interviews with designers and enthusiasts, detailed descriptions of limited-edition models, and essays exploring the cultural fascination with sneakers.
At once an essential manifesto, a definitive reference catalogue, and a work of journalism on the world of sneakers, Sneaker Freaker is the indispensable document of a thriving subculture that has since entered the mainstream. Renowned for the quality of its writing and design, Sneaker Freaker magazine has long been the leading publication for sneaker enthusiasts, with back issues becoming nearly as collectible as the shoes they feature. This book edition brings together both classic and previously unpublished articles, interviews with designers and collectors, and an extensive selection of photographs.
