{"product_id":"b0hf43vj4h","title":"Beyond The Shine: The Craft, Culture, and Community of Bootblacking","description":"\u003cp\u003eBootblacking is a craft, an act of service, a form of connection, and for many of us, an important part of leather culture. This book is a practical, approachable guide to the world of bootblacking, whether you are picking up a brush for the first time or are already a seasoned bootblack with years of experience. You will learn the fundamentals of cleaning, conditioning, polishing, and creating a beautiful mirror shine, along with how to choose the right products and tools for different types of leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut this book goes beyond technique. It explores the history and traditions of bootblacking and the culture surrounding it, including community etiquette, safety, and soft skills that can turn a boot shine into a meaningful experience. Inside you will find practical advice, product comparisons, tips from experience, historical references, and information that you can actually use today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you want to care for your own leather, become a better bootblack, set up your first kit, or simply understand why this tradition means so much to the people who practice it, this book gives you the place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo grab your boots and your polish and let’s get to work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":52797806739672,"sku":"YSL29651","price":7.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/3356\/2072\/files\/71qdvXiPq-L._SY1500.jpg?v=1792842841","url":"https:\/\/www.bookmebay.com\/products\/b0hf43vj4h","provider":"BookMebay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}