Building The Perfect (College Basketball) Image.
After searching for the perfect image of Kevin Durant from his days as a student athlete with the University of Texas Longhorns, I decided to go the unconventional route and source someone else's artwork. Former Editorial Director of Dime magazine, Pat Cassidy gave written approval for his publication's timeless front page to be re-issued inside the The Backpack Baller and I'm eternally thankful that he gave me the green light because the headline alone encapsulates K.D's freshman season. As for the photograph, well, that's another kind of classic (and it feels right at home inside a massive coffee-table book which charts the fantastical voyage of a truly great modern athlete).
Dime is a great periodical, one which has been documenting Durant's journey from the jump and all credit to the team for their help with promoting of the 35-day KickStarter campaign. Good looking out.
For more K.D coolness, pledge your support towards the 250-page Kevin Durant book, The Backpack Baller (via KickStarter). At only $35, for a first edition, hardcover copy of the book, there’s no reason not to support the project.
