Blacktop Memento, fragments of erosion

“ The Concrete Pack “

This concrete sleeve holds a unique piece of basketball culture, an archaeological tribute to the game and its battlefields. Through 76 photographs, Blacktop Memento celebrates the textures, colors, and erosion provoked by countless runs, bounces, and crossovers. Memories sculpted by the encounters between man and matter captured throughout the world these past 15 years. Entirely manufactured in French workshops, this independently published book and limited-edition sleeve resurrect past playground recollections.

— A limited-edition sleeve built from an ultra-resistant and unique blend of concrete and fiberglass25.6 x 18.7 x 3.6 cm

— Signed copy of Blacktop Memento, fragments of erosion 156 pages hardcover book printed on 135g/m2 Novatech satin paper using CMYK + fluorescent Pantone 812c + 803c + 801c inks.23.5 x 18 x 1.7 cm

— A 44 pages booklet printed on 60g/m2 Elementa white paper using CMYK inks.16,7 x 12.5 cm

Published by Asphalt Chronicles & Common Practice
Edition of 1.000 + 76 limited edition concrete sleeves

ISBN 978-2-9578485-0-8

ALL ORDERS FOR THE USA & AMERICAS WILL BE PROCESSED BY COMMON PRACTICE.