Born from the collection of author, freelance editor and clothing and graphic designer Takatoshi Akutagawa, this scarce catalogue documents 80 models and 150 pairs of shoes from the first decade of Nike’s existence. Intrigued by the creative spark inherent in Nike’s early designs, Akutagawa examines the identity and innovation embedded in these formative products, as well as their enduring appeal. Bringing together detailed photographs and descriptions of vintage models, alongside interspersed essays on the brand’s birth and transformation from Blue Ribbon Sports to Nike in 1971 and the continued relationship.....
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An oversized and über rare concert poster for the Beastie Boys’ performance at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds near Seattle, Washington in 1995. Supporting acts Bad Brains, Roots, and Hurricane also appeared. Produced by concert promoter Monqui Presents, this oversize version of the show poster was intended for display in local and regional record stores, at their Portland venue La Luna, or other venues where they produced shows, such as the Salem Armory. The poster would have been printed using thermal blueprint technology available at the time. Only a very small.....
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Lloyd Reynolds developed the Weathergram as a way for his students to make small, beautiful things and as a way to share their calligraphy. A Weathergram is a piece of kraft paper with a short verse (also known as a Weathergram) written in italic calligraphy. The Weathergram is hung outdoors in trees. Sometimes the first letter was written in vermillion (red) and/or with a larger pen for emphasis. In his introduction, Reynolds states: "The Weathergram is a very short poem of about ten words - or less" and "The weathergram.....
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