{"product_id":"1-000-deadstock-sneakers","title":"1,000 Deadstock Sneakers","description":"\"Deadstock\" refers to the originals: authentic, unworn sneakers that were produced for limited-edition releases, limited-run re-runs, or pairs that have otherwise stopped being made. No longer available from the direct retailers, deadstock is the most desirable, exclusive, and valuable merchandise in existence, only available from select resell shops and websites such as Larry Deadstock's.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003e1,000 Deadstock Sneakers, \u003c\/i\u003edeadstock collector and infamous reseller Larry Deadstock teams up with streetwear journalist François Chevalier to dive deep into the origins, history, and trends of international sneaker culture. This book features: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe origin story behind the first pair of Air Jordans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBasketball legends Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGroundbreaking designers such as Virgil Abloh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInfluential figures like Will Smith, Spike Lee, and Travis Scott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformative anecdotes from Larry Deadstock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal advertisements from Nike, Adidas, Air Jordan, New Balance, Rebook, Vans, and more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplete 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 American culture.","brand":"ABRAMS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42663772291108,"sku":"9781419771989","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/9734\/0196\/files\/9781419771989.jpg?v=1778268994","url":"https:\/\/thamesandhudson.com.au\/products\/1-000-deadstock-sneakers","provider":"Thames \u0026 Hudson Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}