Sneakers: A Graphic History
Author: Hoena, Blake
ISBN: 9781541581487
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Year First Published: 2021
Pages: 32
Dimensions: 235mm x 185mm x
Format: Hardback
Description:
Graphic narrative non-fiction that uncovers the stories of notable pop-culture inventions.
Sneakers grew out of efforts to make more durable, more comfortable shoes—and became a major link between sports and fashion. Their sales rose with the popularity of tennis and exploded along with basketball, leading to celebrity endorsements, big-name brands, and continued technological breakthroughs. In the twenty-first century, sneakers are still evolving, along with "sneaker influencer" social media, smart tech, and other hot new trends.
ISBN: 9781541581487
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Year First Published: 2021
Pages: 32
Dimensions: 235mm x 185mm x
Format: Hardback
Description:
Graphic narrative non-fiction that uncovers the stories of notable pop-culture inventions.
Sneakers grew out of efforts to make more durable, more comfortable shoes—and became a major link between sports and fashion. Their sales rose with the popularity of tennis and exploded along with basketball, leading to celebrity endorsements, big-name brands, and continued technological breakthroughs. In the twenty-first century, sneakers are still evolving, along with "sneaker influencer" social media, smart tech, and other hot new trends.
