What started as a necessity to endure harsh weather on the bike has — fourteen years later — accumulated into a personal catalog of Arc'teryx products for Joshua P. Matthews. In 2020, he began chronicling the entirety of his archive, which is unveiled — for the first time — in this book, HARD-SHELL®.

This 144 page visual narrative, comprises garments, accessories, paper materials, an essay from the author and an index complete with official product descriptions. In this document, these articles not only span over two decades of the brands innovative history, but also offer through perspective - an alternative appreciation toward the outdoors and weather.

8 x 8 in

144 pages

Softcover

OTA-bound

Edition of 500

Printed in Spain

Published by COMMA @its_comma

Please join Matthews for the kick-off of the book's tour at Arc'teryx Chicago from 6:30pm-8:30pm. One person will have the opportunity to win a complimentary signed copy onsite at our event. 

*Doors will close briefly at 7pm for a presentation by Matthews. Will reopen at 7:30pm for the remainder of the night.

Proceeds from books sold at the event will be donated to Smiles 4 Miles Tour.

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