{"product_id":"a-history-of-basketball-in-russ-bengtson-9781523510283","title":"A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers","description":"\u003cb\u003eA celebration of the iconic shoes and superstars who have defined the sport for decades, \u003ci\u003eA History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers \u003c\/i\u003etells the story of hoops as only shoes can.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The ultimate book for both hoops fans and sneaker obsessives, \u003ci\u003eA History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers\u003c\/i\u003e is an exciting and fascinating look at the sport written with authority and experience by former \u003ci\u003eComplex\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSLAM\u003c\/i\u003e magazine editor Russ Bengtson. From primeval Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars to baroque Reebok Pumps and myth-making Air Jordans to super-high-tech Nike Adapt BBs, each chapter breaks down how a specific sneaker defined an era of basketball, transformed the culture, or changed the game. With full-color sneaker photographs and detailed illustrations throughout, the book is a kaleidoscopic celebration of the players, styles, and iconic moments that have shaped hoops both on and off the court. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Topics include: Walt Frazier's PUMA Clydes and the New York City street game; Michael Jordan's first signature Air Jordan and the birth of the modern global basketball superstar; Nike Air Swoopes and the evolution of the women's game; sneaker tech and the rise of retro; and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Russ Bengtson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1523510285\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781523510283\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Workman Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/10\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 7.30w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2023 pg. 25","brand":"Russ Bengtson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44133312921855,"sku":"9781523510283","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e65f0e79-d444-4b21-a327-8c628841aed1.jpg?v=1687485356","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-history-of-basketball-in-russ-bengtson-9781523510283","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}