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The Shop

Where Culture Shapes Up

Ernest Wilkins author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Insight Editions

Published:15th Oct '24

Should be back in stock very soon

The Shop cover

BIG VIEWS: The Shop has entered its sixth season, with no sign of slowing down. After four seasons on HBO, it now finds its home on Youtube, where it uploads new episodes weekly. Its channel boasted 680k subscribers, with each new episode garnering 300-500k views. With its simple format and endless pool of potential celebrity participants, The Shop continues to be an immensely popular show. FOREWORD BY LEBRON JAMES: Features an insightful foreword from LeBron James discussing The Shop. FAMOUS FACE: Much of The Shop’s popularity comes from the face of the show: LeBron James. James is not only the most famous active basketball player but one of the best-known and most widely admired figures in the country. He’s a philanthropist, activist, and actor who has become well-known for his activities outside of the basketball court. His brand is extremely prominent, with all sorts of merchandise available on his online store and elsewhere. Having such a recognizable and adored figure at its center makes The Shop: Stories from Behind the Chair eminently desirable, even to shoppers who haven’t heard of the show itself. UNIQUE PRODUCT, TESTED FORMAT: The Shop itself is a unique show: a series of candid discussions between LeBron James and an ever-changing group of celebrities from all corners of sports and entertainment. This is the only book on the market to put The Shop on the page, bringing a distinctive show into a tried-and-true format. Previous books like Downton Abbey: A New Era and The Art and Making of Hogwarts Legacy demonstrate the success of aesthetically pleasing tie-in coffee books.

Experience The Shop as never before through behind-the-scenes anecdotes, insights from the hosts and guests, stunning photography, and unforgettable quotes from culture-leading athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs—all giving an in-depth look at the real, unfiltered, empowering conversations that only happen within the walls of The Shop.Experience The Shop as never before through behind-the-scenes anecdotes, insights from the hosts and guests, stunning photography, and unforgettable quotes from culture-leading athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs—all giving an in-depth look at the real, unfiltered, empowering conversations that only happen within the walls of The Shop.

You've watched them talk, laugh, and debate on The Shop, a show The New Yorker called, “…entertainment at its finest.” Now, take a step behind the scenes with hosts LeBron James, Maverick Carter, and Paul “PR” Rivera in The Shop, a book that chronicles the candid moments and conversations.

"The Shop isn't just about people talking to each other. It's deeper. It's about the things that shape us, the battles we fight, and the journey we're all on... Over the years, we've peeled back the curtain, showing the world that athletes, artists, and entertainers are more than sound bites.” - LeBron James via the foreword of The Shop: Where Culture Shapes Up.

GUEST LIST: Relive the discussions and debates between LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Paul “PR” Rivera and celebrities from the world of sports, entertainment, and politics, such as Bad Bunny, Tom Brady, Teyana Taylor, Rich Paul, A'ja Wilson, Pharrell, Chloe Bailey, and more.

SHOP SECRETS: Featuring brand-new stories and thought-provoking quotes to give you the full The Shop experience. “We've always viewed The Shop as more than a show. The Shop has become a community empowerment platform," said Paul Rivera, co-creator. “This book features quotes and photography from some of the most iconic artists, athletes & entertainers in a real and unfiltered way you've come to expect inside The Shop.”

GORGEOUS GIFT: Includes stunning, many never-before-seen photos from the set presented in a beautifully bound book, making this an excellent gift for any fans of TheShop, sports enthusiasts, or lovers of culture, or unfiltered conversations about sports, music, and more!

"The Shop isn't just about people talking to each other. It's deeper. It's about the things that shape us, the battles we fight, and the journey we're all on... Over the years, we've peeled back the curtain, showing the world that athletes, artists, and entertainers are more than sound bites.”  -- LeBron James * from his foreword to The Shop *
"The Shop answers the question of what it would be like to be a fly on the wall while the most influential people in sports, entertainment, and politics shoot the breeze. Created by Randy Mims and Paul Rivera, the face of the show is LeBron James, who appears in select episodes. The show is set in the place where candid conversations often flow — the barbershop." * Rolling Stone *

ISBN: 9798886634266

Dimensions: 324mm x 235mm x 30mm

Weight: 1774g

216 pages