Sneaker Freaker [Paperback]

Simon Wood (Author)

Book Description

Release date: November 1, 2005

At once the supreme manifesto, the lavish catalog, and the journalistic revelation of the sneaker-collecting universe, Sneaker Freaker is the perfect, must-have document of a thriving subculture just now surfacing in the mainstream. The most prized sneakers are going for at least ten times their retail price on eBay. Celebrities and famous artists are being commissioned to design their own lines of sneakers. The release of a new pair of Nikes or Adidas—often produced especially for the thousands upon thousands of collectors—can set off all-night vigils and mini-riots in cities across the globe.

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The most definitive sneaker culture mag on the planet. -- MTV

The ultimate source for sneakers. -- Nylon

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Riverhead Trade; 1st Riverhead Freestyle Trade Pbk. Ed edition (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594481679
• ISBN-13: 978-1594481673
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #868,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Sneakers presented the way they should be. July 3, 2007

By Sam

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

5.0 out of 5 stars great book pretty pictures January 5, 2006

By Wong Ba

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

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....