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Courtside Candy

The Culture and Influence of Basketball


  • Gestalten Verlag
A deep dive into basketball's influence on contemporary cultural expression and urban identity. Courtside explores basketball as a cultural force that transcends the sport itself, deeply influencing art, fashion, street art, urban interventions, urbanism, architecture, and graphic design. This book presents a visually compelling narrative, focusing on basketball's role as a creative catalyst within specific subcultures.

ISBN 9783967041798 | EN | HB
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Publisher Gestalten Verlag
ISBN 9783967041798
Publication date May 2025
Edition Hardback
Dimensions 300 x 240 mm
Illustrations throughout col.ill.
Pages 256
Language(s) English ed.
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A deep dive into basketball's influence on contemporary cultural expression and urban identity. Courtside explores basketball as a cultural force that transcends the sport itself, deeply influencing art, fashion, street art, urban interventions, urbanism, architecture, and graphic design. This book presents a visually compelling narrative, focusing on basketball's role as a creative catalyst within specific subcultures. By capturing the intersection of the game with various forms of expression, Courtside reveals how basketball shapes and reflects the unique character of the places where it thrives. As basketball intertwines with diverse forms of creativity, it drives innovation in spaces where art, architecture, and culture converge. This book documents how the sport fuels connection and transformation, offering readers a focused exploration of basketball's ability to inspire across disciplines.