Description
Dive into the vibrant world of skateboarding with 'So You Think You're a Skateboarder?: 45 Tales from the Street and the Skatepark.' This captivating hardcover book, authored by Alex Irvine, explores the diverse cultures, personalities, and stories that shape today’s skateboarding community. With 128 pages of intriguing anecdotes and illustrations, readers will journey through the evolution of skateboarding from its counter-culture roots to becoming a beloved mainstream sport embraced by kids and veterans alike. Get to know characters like the Prodigy, who, despite the pressures of a pushy parent, seeks joy in skating at local parks, and the determined Local, who fiercely guards his long-favored skate spot. Unravel the unique stories of skaters transitioning from the gritty streets to trendy skateparks, illuminating the shared passion that connects this eclectic tribe. Perfect for seasoned skaters and newcomers alike, this book will resonate with anyone who has ever picked up a skateboard. Whether you’re reminiscing about your own skate adventures or looking to understand the ever-evolving skate scene, 'So You Think You're a Skateboarder?' is a must-have addition to your skateboard collection. Immerse yourself in skate culture today! This brand new hardback edition is perfect for gift-giving, adding a stylish yet insightful read to any skateboarding enthusiast's library. Order now and relish the stories that define a culture.
So You Think You're a Skateboarder?: 45 Tales from the Street and the Skatepark
By Irvine, Alex
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages 128
Publisher Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
From humble beginnings through to the modern day multi-million dollar industry it has become, skateboarding has been dragged from its outsider roots into the mainstream world. While the grizzled 80s skate veterans are up in arms that you can now buy a skateboard from nearly every mall or high street in nearly every town from London to NYC, the fact of the matter is the skateboarding community has snowballed from counter-culture activity into a sport that appeals just as much to the underground as it does to the average kid on the street. Now you're just as likely to see a skater sneaking into a local school as you are live on ESPN. With so many different strains of the skate family tree, it's hard to keep track of all the different tribes out there, and that's where So You Think You're a Skateboarder comes in. 45 examples from the contemporary skate scene are examined in an attempt to unravel what makes skaters tick. Skaters include the Prodigy, spending every Sunday at the local park being forced to skate by his pushy parent. Or the 'friendly' Local, who's been determinedly skating the same spot for the last 10 years and will be damned if he's going to share it with any newcomers. The Wannabe Gangster spends as much time trying to nail bigspins as he does trying to emulate Biggie, and the Piss Drunk has spent the last four hours eyeballing shots of tequila and is about to attempt to boardslide the next
So You Think You're a Skateboarder?: 45 Tales from the Street and the Skatepark
By Irvine, Alex
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages 128
Publisher Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
From humble beginnings through to the modern day multi-million dollar industry it has become, skateboarding has been dragged from its outsider roots into the mainstream world. While the grizzled 80s skate veterans are up in arms that you can now buy a skateboard from nearly every mall or high street in nearly every town from London to NYC, the fact of the matter is the skateboarding community has snowballed from counter-culture activity into a sport that appeals just as much to the underground as it does to the average kid on the street. Now you're just as likely to see a skater sneaking into a local school as you are live on ESPN. With so many different strains of the skate family tree, it's hard to keep track of all the different tribes out there, and that's where So You Think You're a Skateboarder comes in. 45 examples from the contemporary skate scene are examined in an attempt to unravel what makes skaters tick. Skaters include the Prodigy, spending every Sunday at the local park being forced to skate by his pushy parent. Or the 'friendly' Local, who's been determinedly skating the same spot for the last 10 years and will be damned if he's going to share it with any newcomers. The Wannabe Gangster spends as much time trying to nail bigspins as he does trying to emulate Biggie, and the Piss Drunk has spent the last four hours eyeballing shots of tequila and is about to attempt to boardslide the next