Oops, my bad. I totally thought the Vans book came out today, but I guess today is the shipping date for its actual release on June 4th. Anyways, pre-order yours now or reserve a copy at your local Barnes and Noble (or whatever bookstore you frequent/is nearest to you). The LA Times did a piece on Vans, so here's a blurb from the article about the forthcoming publication:
"The photo-heavy book traces the label's path to the pantheon of Southern California culture. And in addition to fixing in print the early history of the company -- the way the shoes were adopted early on by skateboarders, the unlikely way that checkerboard pattern found its way to the center of the '80s look -- it does something else that's been key to Vans' success: It perpetuates the vibe that the label is still a small, family-run business."
Image via Freshness Mag
I'm excited to actually get my copy! Hit the link above to see the rest of the LA Times article, or check out more info 'bout the book via Vans' official site.
