The 6 Books You Need to Have on Your Shelf

One of the most used research methods before the internet became an essential craze in our lives is books. An indispensable item when looking for inspiration to create any project, from a simple college presentation to a brand you have always wanted to develop.
NOTTHESAMO prepared a tip with some books that will be able to help you with great inspirations or just provide a good read for word lovers. But remember, inspiring is different from copying.
Supreme by James Jebbia
We start with a classic from the list and streetwear culture, Supreme. The book published by Rizzoli (responsible for several others in the same segment) tells the story of the New Yorker narrated by James Jebbia, the founder of the brand. The edition has a huge collection of images, with several records of collaborations, campaigns, and the most desired products.

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COMME des GARÇONS: Universe of fashion
A simple book, easy to find but not so sought after. With its first publication released in 1998, this item features the campaigns of the Japanese brand from the 70s to 2000. With an explanatory text detailing the important points of the label.

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Banksy: War and Spray
The book talks about the British artist whose identity is not revealed, who is known for addressing controversial themes in his art. Exclusive images of his works spread across several countries take you on a journey into the world of Banksy.

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OBEY: Supply & Demand -  The Art of Shepard Fairey
From street art to silk screen prints. Obey is one of the giants dominating the current artistic and streetwear world. In the book Supply & Demand, Shepard presents the main artworks he developed during 20 years within Obey, which in his view goes beyond a brand and is indeed a manifesto.

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KAWS
In yet another work developed by Rizzoli, the book KAWS tells the journey of one of the greatest artists and designers in the world. With 256 pages dedicated to Brian Donnelly (Kaws), the edition showcases the artist's major works and his sculptures for his most famous character, "Companion".

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The rise of sneaker culture
Sneakers have always been a direct or indirect part of a person's life; even those who wear a simple pair or a rarer one always have the concern "which sneakers will I wear today?". The book The rise of sneaker culture tells how all this began, how sneakers started to influence part of the culture in the music scene up to the luxury market, and the origins of the most desired models by sneakerheads.

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