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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2009
- ISBN
- 9780061246586
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0061246581
ISBN-13
9780061246586
eBay Product ID (ePID)
69584800
Product Key Features
Book Title
Sneaker Wars : The Enemy Brothers Who Founded Adidas and Puma and the Family Feud That Forever Changed the Business of Sports
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Industries / Retailing, Industries / General, Economics / General, International / General, History, Corporate & Business History
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Business & Economics
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
11.5 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
As a history of how so much of the world came to be shod in running shoes, SNEAKER WARS is a book you'll read at a sprint. Drawing from dozens of interviews and stacks of documents, Ms. Smit reconstructs an anecdote-rich history of competition, commercialism and corruption., First-class piece of investigative reporting... enthralling narrative tale... invaluable contribution to our understanding of shoes, sports, corruption., What does David Beckham's superstardom have to do with a pair of warring Bavarian brothers in the early 1900s? More than you think, according to this compelling book., "As a history of how so much of the world came to be shod in running shoes, SNEAKER WARS is a book you'll read at a sprint. Drawing from dozens of interviews and stacks of documents, Ms. Smit reconstructs an anecdote-rich history of competition, commercialism and corruption." -- Wall Street Journal "Smit brings a keen reporter's eye to the schism between Puma and Adidas. The book also ably tells the broader story of the red-hot global sneaker trade." -- Conde Nast Portfolio "What does David Beckham's superstardom have to do with a pair of warring Bavarian brothers in the early 1900s? More than you think, according to this compelling book." -- Time Magazine "Barbara Smit deserves high praise." -- Sunday Telegraph "First-class piece of investigative reporting... enthralling narrative tale... invaluable contribution to our understanding of shoes, sports, corruption." -- David Maraniss, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author of Clemente: The Passion and Grace of Baseball's Last Hero "SNEAKER WARS is great for understanding the ins and out of the industry." -- Bobbito Garcia, Smit brings a keen reporter's eye to the schism between Puma and Adidas. The book also ably tells the broader story of the red-hot global sneaker trade.
Synopsis
Sneaker Wars is the fascinating true story of the enemy brothers behind Adidas and Puma, two of the biggest global brands of athletic footwear. Adi and Rudi Dassler started their shoe business in their mother's laundry room and achieved almost instantaneous success. But by the end of World War II a vicious feud had torn the Dasslers apart, dividing their company and their family and launching them down separate, often contentious paths. Out of the fires of their animosity, two rival sneaker brands were born, brands that would revolutionize the world of professional sports, sparking astonishing behind-the-scenes deals, fabulous ad campaigns, and multimillion-dollar contracts for pro athletes, from Joe Namath to Muhammad Ali to David Beckham., The fascinating story of the enemy brothers behind Adidas and Puma, whose rivalry shaped the modern sports business Adidas and Puma are two of the biggest global brands in sports, paying stars, clubs, and competitions to show off their labels in stadiums and across magazine pages. In Sneaker Wars, journalist Barbara Smit reveals the dramatic, character-driven story of these two powerhouses. Started in their mother's laundry room in Germany, Adi and Rudi Dassler's shoe business was an instant success. But a vicious feud soon pulled them apart: by the end of World War II, the brothers split the company, dividing their family and hometown. Adidas and Puma then revolutionized the world of sport, their rivalry introducing behind-the-scenes deals and multimillion-dollar contracts. A page-turning narrative, Sneaker Wars is a riveting blend of family drama, business, sports, and history. "What does David Beckham's superstardom have to do with a pair of warring Bavarian brothers in the early 1900s? More than you think, according to this compelling book." -- Time Magazine
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- t***5 (27)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat condition on the book. It was a quality purchase. It was a great value! Quality and appearance of the item was brand-new, and great care was taken to package it accordingly. Would purchase from this Seller again! Thank You~
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- 2***o (79)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseOrdered cookbook late Sunday morning. Shipped early Monday morning. Arrived on time Wednesday late morning from within WI by USPS Bound Printed Matter in good condition shipped in a white exterior / gray interior plastic mailing envelope. Accurate description. Printed invoice included. Great value from a not-for-profit organization. Thanks!
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- o***e (849)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExceptional experience, start to finish!!! Excellent communication, shipping care was above & beyond, the "pre-owned" described item's condition is MINT-- including all of the original tags and packaging! There is literally zero evidence these boots have ever actuallly been worn!! Cannot thank you enough for such a pleasant, rewarding transaction & such awesome value!! Many, many thanks & kindest regards!!
- o***9 (307)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem took too long to get shipped. I had a tracking number 6 days before item was given to post office. Once the usps had the package it arrived quickly. Item was as described and was packed very well. Customer service was responsive. If I knew that seller took so long to ship I would not have bought item from them. Nowhere does it say on the sellers site that they take 5-7 days to ship. That is rediculous. Anyhow. The old tape deck i bought works. Once belts are replaced it should be good.
- 2***o (79)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseOrdered cookbook late Sunday morning. Shipped early Monday morning. Arrived on time Wednesday late morning from within WI by USPS Bound Printed Matter in good condition shipped in a white exterior / gray interior plastic mailing envelope. Accurate description. Printed invoice included. Great value from a not-for-profit organization. Thanks!