Courtside Candy - by Gestalten (Hardcover)

About the Book

A deep dive into basketball's influence on contemporary cultural expression and urban identity.

Book Synopsis

A deep dive into basketball's influence on contemporary cultural expression and urban identity.

Courtside Candy 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 Candy 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.

Review Quotes

"Basketball season might be over, but the new book "Courtside Candy" (Gestalten) is a lavishly illustrated reminder that the game is much bigger than the NBA."-- "The Wall Street Journal"

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