Description: New In Packaging - Some People Think I’m A Shoe By Stan Smith Author Stan Smith, Contributions by Richard Evans, Foreword by Pharrell Williams The first definitive volume that celebrates the best-selling Adidas sneaker with a cultlike global following. Featuring original imagery, historical photos, an exclusive portrait series by artist Juergen Teller, and contributions from style arbiters such as Raf Simons and Pharrell, plus an interview and anecdotes from the man behind the sneaker, Stan Smith. An internationally celebrated and highly coveted icon in the world of sneaker design, the Stan Smith tennis sneaker has achieved cult status since its debut in the early 1970s. This is the first book to celebrate the global cultural impact of the ubiquitous sneaker named after former world No. 1 tennis player Stan Smith. Over the last five decades, the Stan Smith has remained the perennial icon of minimalist cool sneaker design and Smith has collaborated with groundbreaking artists, designers, and fashion brands including Colette, Yohji Yamamoto, Raf Simons, and Pharrell. This all-access volume demonstrates that the personality of the shoe has everything to do with Stan the Man. Chapters are enhanced by recollections from Stan Smith along with anecdotes from style influencers, designers, sports legends, and fervent sneaker fans. Showcasing street-style photography of Stan Smith sworn globally, to pop-culture references of the sneaker in rap lyrics to Bollywood movies—this book is an absolute collector’s item for readers interested in sneaker culture, sports, street style, design, and pop culture. About The Author Stan Smith is a former world No. 1 American tennis player and two-time Grand Slam singles champion. Richard Paul Evans is a sports journalist and author who has covered the biggest tennis moments since the 1960s. Pharrell Williams is a multi-platinum recording artist, eleven-time Grammy winner, and Stan Smith collaborator. Publish Date: August 24, 2018 Format: Hardcover Category: Design - Fashion & Accessories Publisher: Rizzoli Trim Size: 8-5/8 x 12-5/8 Pages: 336 ISBN: 978-0-8478-6274-0
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Publication Year: 2018
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Book Title: Stan Smith : Some People Think I'm a Shoe
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Author: Stan Smith
Item Length: 13 in
Publisher: Rizzoli
Topic: People
Number of Pages: 336 Pages