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Sneaker Freaker. The Ultimate Sneaker Book
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The first magazine of its kind, Sneaker Freaker has been at the forefront of the global sneaker scene for nearly two decades. With over 650 redesigned pages, fresh photography, immense historical detail, and otaku-level minutiae, this anthology combines the magazine's finest and content created exclusively for TASCHEN into one big celebration of sneakers.
Hardcover, 8.3 x 12.4 in., 6.94 lb, 680 pages
“A 650-page tome that is filled with facts, observations and insider knowledge about a craze that doesn’t appear to be subsiding anytime soon.”
“… a 650-page bible on all things in trainer culture.”
“A coffee table classic for rubber sole obsessives.”
“…a must for crep lovers with space in their bookshelves and not enough space in their wardrobes.”
“The most definitive sneaker culture magazine on the planet!”
Sneaker Freaker. The Ultimate Sneaker Book
60Every Sneaker Story Worth Telling
A 15-year anthology of cult magazine Sneaker Freaker
Back in 2002, Simon “Woody” Wood was dreaming up schemes to get free sneakers. Two weeks later, he was the proud owner of Sneaker Freaker and his life was never the same.
From its early roots as a punk-style fanzine to today’s super-slick print and online operations, the fiercely independent publication has documented every collab, custom, limited edition, retro reissue, Quickstrike, Hyperstrike, and Tier Zero sneaker released over the last 15 years.
Woody’s original premise that Sneaker Freaker would be “funny and serious, meaningful and pointless at the same time” has certainly been vindicated in The Ultimate Sneaker Book. With more than 650 pages jam-packed with insider knowledge and his own irreverent observations, the insane historical detail and otaku-level minutiae is beyond obsessive.
Traversing 100 years of history, each chapter paints a rollicking picture of the sneaker industry’s evolution. Air Max, Air Force, Adi Dassler, Converse, Kanye, Dapper Dan, Dee Brown, Michael Jordan, and Yeezy—along with obscure treasures like Troop, Airwalk, and Vision Street Wear—are all exhaustively documented.
This is a definitive source of knowledge. Keep your laces loose!
From its early roots as a punk-style fanzine to today’s super-slick print and online operations, the fiercely independent publication has documented every collab, custom, limited edition, retro reissue, Quickstrike, Hyperstrike, and Tier Zero sneaker released over the last 15 years.
Woody’s original premise that Sneaker Freaker would be “funny and serious, meaningful and pointless at the same time” has certainly been vindicated in The Ultimate Sneaker Book. With more than 650 pages jam-packed with insider knowledge and his own irreverent observations, the insane historical detail and otaku-level minutiae is beyond obsessive.
Traversing 100 years of history, each chapter paints a rollicking picture of the sneaker industry’s evolution. Air Max, Air Force, Adi Dassler, Converse, Kanye, Dapper Dan, Dee Brown, Michael Jordan, and Yeezy—along with obscure treasures like Troop, Airwalk, and Vision Street Wear—are all exhaustively documented.
This is a definitive source of knowledge. Keep your laces loose!
The editor
Simon “Woody” Wood established Sneaker Freaker in 2002 as the first and only international magazine dedicated to footwear. Today, Sneaker Freaker documents every colab, custom, limited-edition, and retro reissue in exacting detail across multiple digital channels and print projects. Based in Melbourne, Woody is recognized worldwide for his encyclopedic knowledge, inimitable writing style, and steadfast role as an authentic ambassador. His TASCHEN titles include the best-selling Ultimate Sneaker Book and The World's Greatest Sneaker Collectors.
Sneaker Freaker. The Ultimate Sneaker Book
Hardcover, 21 x 31.5 cm, 3.15 kg, 680 pagesISBN 978-3-8365-7223-1
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November 26, 2023
Libro completo y con ilustraciones increíblesFascinado
October 30, 2023
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October 30, 2023
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October 24, 2023
Awesome book for shoe enthusiast.Love this book
October 23, 2023
Awesome book."Haute Couture born and displayed on concrete runways!"
October 22, 2023
This book is a historical lesson in how black & brown culture previously influenced and continues to influences haute couture as seen on the concrete runways and fashion runways in america as well as internationally. The purest fashion is indeed born out of necessity in the heart of urban cities across the globe!