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      Andrew Shpigel on December 13

      Matt Stevens,
      I received my book yesterday, thanks. However, it is completely ripped and bent and it is unusable. I have pictures to send you as well. Do you have an email address that I can send them to you to prove it? I appreciate all of your hard work on this project, but I paid a good amount of money for your product and it is basically destroyed. Please let me know how to proceed and when I can expect another one. Thank you in advance.
      -Andrew Shpigel

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      Rob Schlegel on December 9

      I got my book today and just finished looking through it. The entire thing is extremely well done, and each page is an impressive work on its own. As a designer its inspiring, as a fan of pop culture its a blast, and as a sneaker freak its drool worthy! Well done Matt.

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      Jevon Archie on August 24, 2011

      Cannot wait for the book. I might a pair of air max baby shoes to go with it.

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      Jeroen Groeneweg on August 21, 2011

      love the digipack already! cant wait till this book is at my doorstep.
      will i be the only dutch with a copy lol.

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      24 Hours of Booty on August 15, 2011

      This is unbelieveable. I'm in awe of your talent!!

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      Sumit Som on August 15, 2011

      digipack just got me fiending for the real thing.

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      Brandon J. Carter on July 14, 2011

      This is the most I've spent on a book since college and I'm loving it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There can only be one original and the AIRMAX 1 is it. I cant wait to give my coffee table its first pair of MAX.

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      Laurel Simon on July 14, 2011

      I just contacted Matt via email. He seems like a very nice person. I really Like his work. Congrats Matt, lets keep in touch !

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      Joshua on July 14, 2011

      I have been following this project for awhile and can't wait to smell some fresh pages! My first kickstarter project contribution couldn't be towards a more interesting enjoyable project. Congrats Matt on your pledges!

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      Peter Kendrick on July 12, 2011

      Done it! Nice one. Cant wait to get my hands on the book.

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      Edison Harlowe on July 12, 2011

      My very first backed project on Kickstarter. Let's get the word out, everyone!!!

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      Jim Leszczynski on July 11, 2011

      Almost there Matt. Keep making moves.

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      Miguel Rodriguez on July 10, 2011

      All Aboard!!! Were almost to the summit of the Max100 project... Matt it'll get done...

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      Taylor Leaf on July 9, 2011

      Art & Design & Sneakers & the Queen City. Had to support!!

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      Sumit Som on July 8, 2011

      Man, the way this has blown up the last 48 hours has been awesome

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      Jevon Archie on July 8, 2011

      I'm more of an Adidas man myself but... This is just too good to pass up, i hope you reach your goal because it'll be a shame if it doesn't happen.

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      LuciFresh on July 6, 2011

      Good<luckluckluckluckluck>

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      Peter Kendrick on July 5, 2011

      Banged off a few mails today. Fingers crossed!!!

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      Peter Chun on July 5, 2011

      Don't let up Matt. Everybody keep spreading the word!!

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      carrie williamson on June 27, 2011

      Good job cousin! Hope you get it all...: )

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      Stephen Di Donato on June 17, 2011

      More than half way there. Matt I really hope you suceed. The quality that you ensure in this project has given me something to aspire to.

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      Mohd Rizal on June 13, 2011

      im a nike employee and i can totally relate to this project...hope this book gets made...

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      Sumit Som on June 6, 2011

      yessssur. Half way there. Sneakerheads unite.

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      Erica Oswick on June 2, 2011

      I'm what you might call.....a sneaker freak....a female version who also happens to be a graphic designer. I have been following your airmax designs for some time and am so pumped this book will hopefully become a reality!

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      Brian Katzeff on June 1, 2011

      Yeah, this book looks unreal.. hopefully gets fully funded.

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      Jeffery Cassiers on June 1, 2011

      Yep backed it to. Even overseas ( live in belgium ) the am 1 is the shoe. Spread the word to make this project happen.

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      Blake Minor on May 31, 2011

      Just backed it. This shoe is the holy grail for me. I even have a tattoo of the shoe on my shoulder. The shoe on a stick figure, perfect sneaker head.

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      Sumit Som on May 31, 2011

      This looks unbelievably awesome. Hope it makes it man.

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      Andrew Cornett on May 24, 2011

      What Matt said.

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      Matt Sauter on May 24, 2011

      I'm crazy excited for this...

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UPDATES / DIGI-PACK / You will have access to project updates as well as a high quality pdf of the shoe illustrations ( viewable on iPad/iPhone & other digital devices ) and a computer wallpaper set. See project FAQ's at bottom of page for full details.

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A shoe-obsessed pop culture junkie in search of great ideas, Matt Stevens is a designer, illustrator, speaker and creative tinkerer living in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is grateful to have an awesome wife, 3 amazing kids and a German Shepherd, Maggie, that occasionally obeys. He won't be getting much sleep for the next 60 days turning this madness into a book and sure hopes you like it.

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