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Author Smit, Barbara.

Title Sneaker wars : the enemy brothers who founded Adidas and Puma and the family feud that forever changed the business of sport / Barbara Smit.

Publication Info. New York : Ecco, [2008]
©2008

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Location Call No. Status OPAC Message Public Note Gift Note
 Moore Stacks  HD9992.G34 A355 2008    Available  ---
Edition 1st ed.
Description xvi, 384 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-368) and index.
Summary Traces the fierce rivalry between brothers Adi and Rudi Dassler, who launched a successful shoe business from their mother's laundry room in Germany before a bitter feud prompted their separation and launch of competitors Adidas and Puma.
Contents Two brothers, one feud -- Champions of the world -- Multibillion-dollar rescue.
Subject Dassler, Adi, 1900-1978.
Dassler, Adi, 1900-1978.
Dassler, Rudi, 1898-1974.
Dassler, Rudi, 1898-1974.
Adidas-Salomon AG.
Adidas-Salomon AG.
PUMA AG Rudolf Dassler Sport.
PUMA AG Rudolf Dassler Sport.
Footwear industry -- Germany -- History.
Footwear industry.
Germany.
History.
Sporting goods industry -- Germany -- History.
Sporting goods industry.
Athletic shoes -- History.
Athletic shoes.
ISBN 9780061246579
0061246573