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The Art of Skateboarding (The History of an Urban Culture)
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Product Details
Author:
Sylvie Barco, Philippe Danjean, Stéphane Madoeuf
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
234
Publisher:
Octopus Books (June 3, 2025)
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9781788405751
ISBN-10:
1788405757
Dimensions:
8.2" x 11"
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hbgusa
List Price:
$39.99
Pub Discount:
65
Case Pack:
10
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Publisher Identifier:
P-HACH
Discount Code:
A
Imprint:
Cassell
Weight:
42.08oz
Country of Origin:
China
Overview
An illustrated, definitive guide to the art of skateboarding - from the streets of 1960s Los Angeles to today's Olympic skateparks.
From the empty pools of 1960s Los Angeles to today's Olympic skateparks, skateboarding has fostered a vibrant street culture that is visually striking yet often misunderstood.
In this definitive illustrated guide, trace the evolution of the skateboarding from the very first boards to a thriving industry defined by iconic brands and distinctive styles. Through never-before-seen photography, and exclusive access to designs from top artists, learn how skateboarding has become a living cultural movement, with dedicated events, exhibitions, and festivals, even attaining Olympic status.
Told through engaging narrative and pivotal excerpts from magazines, music, video games and films, Skate showcases the fearless tricks, defining moments, heroes and technical achievements through decades of transformation.
From the empty pools of 1960s Los Angeles to today's Olympic skateparks, skateboarding has fostered a vibrant street culture that is visually striking yet often misunderstood.
In this definitive illustrated guide, trace the evolution of the skateboarding from the very first boards to a thriving industry defined by iconic brands and distinctive styles. Through never-before-seen photography, and exclusive access to designs from top artists, learn how skateboarding has become a living cultural movement, with dedicated events, exhibitions, and festivals, even attaining Olympic status.
Told through engaging narrative and pivotal excerpts from magazines, music, video games and films, Skate showcases the fearless tricks, defining moments, heroes and technical achievements through decades of transformation.
