{"product_id":"1-000-deadstock-sneakers-the-dream-collection-hardcover","title":"1,000 Deadstock Sneakers: The Dream Collection - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLarry Deadstock\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn accessible and comprehensive encyclopedia of 1,000 deadstock sneakers--the originals produced for exclusive, limited-edition releases--by trendsetting sneakerhead and infamous reseller Larry Deadstock.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Deadstock\" refers to the originals: authentic, unworn sneakers that were produced for limited-edition releases, limited-run reruns, or pairs that have otherwise stopped being made. No longer available from the direct retailers, deadstock is the most desirable, exclusive, and valuable sneaker merchandise in existence, only available from select resell shops and websites such as Larry Deadstock's. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003e1,000 Deadstock Sneakers, \u003c\/i\u003edeadstock collector and infamous reseller Larry Deadstock teams up with streetwear journalist Fran輟is Chevalier to dive deep into the origins, history, and trends of international sneaker culture. This book features: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The origin story behind the first pair of Air Jordans \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Basketball legends LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Groundbreaking designers such as Virgil Abloh \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Influential figures like Will Smith, Spike Lee, and Travis Scott \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Informative anecdotes from Larry Deadstock \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Original advertisements from Nike, Adidas, Air Jordan, New Balance, Rebook, Vans, and more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Complete with detailed research, historical context, and trend analysis on the aesthetic appeal of each style, this book explores the significance of the sneaker in fashion and culture today through 1,000 coveted deadstock sneakers of the last 50 years. This is a must-have reference text for sneakerheads and deadstock collectors; eye candy for sports fans, influencers, and all sneaker wearers; and an exploration of a rising phenomenon in fashion and streetwear for anyone interested in contemporary culture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes Color Images\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarry Deadstock\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally well-known name in sneaker culture and the owner of a sneaker resell store in Paris. He has 186,000 followers on Instagram. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFran輟is Chevalier\u003c\/b\u003e is a journalist specializing in streetwear. He writes for \u003ci\u003eT駘駻ama\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEntorse Editions. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 544\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.4 x 11.2 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 17, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764538671392,"sku":"9781419771989","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8b570ba3e69ef365ec55206106131514.webp?v=1780251439","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/1-000-deadstock-sneakers-the-dream-collection-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}