Courtside Candy

The Culture and Influence of Basketball

Gestalten

$105

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

gestalten
06 May 2025

Other graphic art forms; Photography & photographs; Graphic design; Fashion & textiles: design; Basketball

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.

Edited by: Gestalten
Imprint: gestalten
Country of Publication: Germany
Dimensions: Height: 292mm, Width: 229mm,
ISBN: 9783967041798
ISBN 10: 3967041794
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 06 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Courtside Candy: The Culture and Influence of Basketball

""Courtside Candy showcases the most beautiful courts, chicest outfits and most ambitious projects from this scene - and scores an easy slam dunk.""-- ""Wings magazine""