Authentic: Memoir Founder Vans Shoes *Signed* by Steve Van Doren 1st Ed HC/DJ FS
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Novel
- Signed By
- Paul Van Doren
- Signed
- Yes
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Features
- Dust Jacket, Illustrated
- Original Language
- English
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults, Adults
- Edition
- First Edition
- Vintage
- No
- ISBN
- 9781641120241
- Book Title
- Authentic : a Memoir by the Founder of Vans
- Publisher
- Nextone Inc.
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Technology & Engineering, Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics
- Topic
- Industries / Fashion & Textile Industry, Manufacturing, Business
- Item Weight
- 20.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 336 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Nextone Inc.
ISBN-10
164112024X
ISBN-13
9781641120241
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4050095696
Product Key Features
Book Title
Authentic : a Memoir by the Founder of Vans
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Industries / Fashion & Textile Industry, Manufacturing, Business
Publication Year
2021
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Biography & Autobiography, Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
20.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
685.310092
Synopsis
In the tradition of bestsellers such as Shoe Dog , Authentic is a surprisingly candid, compelling memoir by a high school dropout who went on to establish one of the world's most iconic brands. You may not have known their creator, but you certainly know the shoes: for more than four generations, Vans shoes have been synonymous with cool. Now in Authentic, a memoir written by Paul Van Doren and published just before his May 2021 death, the charismatic founder of Vans shares his story of heading West and capturing the American dream. Authentic is a celebration of Van Doren's remarkable life and the iconic brand he built, beloved by skateboarders, creatives, and fans everywhere for its laid-back, colorful SoCal vibe, and famous for its people-oriented company culture. In Authentic , he shares his unlikely journey from high-school dropout to sneaker-industry legend. A blue-collar kid with no higher education and zero retail experience, Van Doren started out as a 16-year-old "service boy" at a local rubber factory. Over the next few decades, he leveraged a knack for numbers, a genius for efficiency, and the know-how to make a great canvas tennis shoe into an all-American success story. What began as a family shoe business has today evolved into a globally recognized brand with billions of dollars of annual revenue. Van Doren is not just an entrepreneur, he's an innovator. In 1966, when the first House of Vans store opened, there were no stand-alone retail stores just for sneakers. Paul's bold experiments in product design, distribution, and marketing (Why not sell custom shoes? Single shoes?), aided by legions of fans -- skateboarders, surfers, even Sean Penn wearing Vans' famous checkerboard slip-on shoe in the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High -- made Vans a household name. But there was also back-breaking work, a shocking bankruptcy, family turmoil, and a profound shift in how customers think about athletic shoes. The book details Van Doren's personal life, but also hard-won business lessons learned over six turbulent decades in the shoe trade: the importance of deep-rooted values, of improvisation, of vision (and revision), and above all, of valuing people over profits. Authentic is Paul Van Doren's written legacy and his lessons for the innovators of tomorrow. Bracingly forthright and totally entertaining, Authentic is a business memoir by an American original., In the tradition of bestsellers such as Shoe Dog , Authentic is a surprisingly candid, compelling memoir by a high school dropout who went on to establish one of the world's most iconic brands. You may not know their creator, but you certainly know the shoes: for more than a generation, Vans shoes have been synonymous with cool. Now in this refreshingly candid memoir, meet Paul Van Doren, the charismatic founder of Vans--the shoe company beloved by skateboarders, creatives, and fans everywhere for its laid-back, colourful SoCal vibe, and famous for its people-oriented company culture. In Authentic , he shares his unlikely journey from high-school dropout to sneaker-industry legend. A blue-collar kid with no higher education and zero retail experience, Van Doren started out as a 16-year-old "service boy" at a local rubber factory. Over the next few decades, he leveraged a knack for numbers, a genius for efficiency, and the know-how to make a great canvas tennis shoe into an all-American success story. What began as a family shoe business has today evolved into a globally recognised brand with billions of dollars of annual revenue. Authentic details Van Doren's personal life, but also hard-won business lessons learned over six turbulent decades in the shoe trade: the importance of deep-rooted values, of improvisation, of vision (and revision), and above all, of valuing people over profits.
LC Classification Number
TS990
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- h***a (30)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBooks were in great condition and best price out there! Took awhile to ship due to it being media mail and the tracking didn’t explain anything and had little updates as to where it was and why it wasn’t here , but seller got back to me right away when I emailed them about it. Not sure if it explained that in The description when I bought it, but if it doesn’t would be good to add. Only really care because I wanted it in time for Xmas. Would definitely buy from them again. Thank you!17 Dork Diaries book lot set HX & PB : Book 1-15, 3 1/2 & OMG (#335698916271)
- 1***1 (10)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseI am in love with this series. I was so happy to find all five books plus both spin offs, for such an amazing price. The books came in amazing condition. Very well packaged. They look so pretty on my bookshelf. No issues with communication or shipping. Was shipped very quickly. The item description was honest, which I appreciate. I have never been more happy with a purchase off eBay. I could not put the books down once I got them. 5 star rating. Would suggest buying from this seller. Thank you!!Kiera Cass Lot of 7 TPB Books The Selection Series Includes Happily Ever After (#335297169874)
- i***w (29)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseOUTSTANDING TRANSACTION! Condition of book better than described, amazingly fast shipping, and reasonable price. Seller quickly answered my questions before I purchased the book. I enthusiastically recommend this seller!Easton Press Old Tippecanoe By Freeman Cleaves Leather Bound Book (#335715292010)