June 1st 2009 is marked as an auspicious day for fans of the iconic lifestyle and footwear brand known simply as Vans. The Vans Book, set to drop on 01/06/09, documents the monumental rise of this industry leader. In the run-up to the book release, Vans has released a series of videos, including ‘Birth of Icons’ which features snippets from past and present collaborators as well as all the historic tales that form the backbone of the brand we love and respect.