New Book! My Freedamn 8!

Scooped up by clothing designers and brand managers across the globe, the My Freedamn book series by Rin Tanaka is a wonderful source of inspiration and ideas. My Feedamn #8: 1960's Pop Fashions, is packed with nearly 300 pages of colorful images.
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NEW BOOK! 316 Pages Thick!

Cliché: Resume
A Decade of Skateboarding in Europe

• 316 Pages
• Hardcover
• 10” x 11 3⁄4”
• 612 Illustrations

Cliché: Resume spotlights the largest European skateboard brand from it's establishment in 1997 in the days of VHS and polaroid to the present. This epic volume features skate photography from inside the crew, and is packed with wicked shots of kickflips, ollies, wallrides, and front nosegrinds. The book follows Jeremie Daclin, founder of Cliché skateboards in France, and the heart and soul tactics needed from the early days with no money, investors, or even employees—from the days of a VHS sponsorship request from then-unknown Arto Saari—and ranges from Athens, Greece, to NYC, to Sardinia, Italy. Interviews, polaroids, and street tales of camping tents inside sewer tunnels, rental van tours, and home-cooked meals—even the Gypsy Tour 1, a skateboard “Survivor”-style challenge to Cliché skaters of touring with no lodging and only 10 euros a day—with serious mayhem resulting. Daclin chose the word “Cliché” from an old Woody Allen film, liking the usage in both American and French. Cliché has broken into the American market just as Daclin dreamed, most recently putting out a noteworthy Sean Cliver-designed deck.
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Mark Whiteley -
This is Not a Photo Opportunity

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Gingko Press (November 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584233605
• ISBN-13: 978-1584233602
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.9 x 0.8 inches

There is something about ink on paper that is intoxicating, something you don't get with images on a screen. All of us here at the Tailtap offices love printed matter, be it glossy magazines, homemade zines or nicely bound books, we dig ink.

This new book by Mark Whitely is another staff favorite. A must have in your skate collection, buy it for yourself, for a friend ..or both!
below are the details but take our word for it and buy it today.

Mark Whiteley's intimate behind-the-scenes shots, glossy studio portraits, blood, sweat and tears moments, skateboards, motorcycles, shotguns, tattoos, flowers, umbrellas, weddings, streets, stages, hard looks, soft smiles, bedrooms, parking lots, rooftops, sidewalks, legends and unknowns all combine to chronicle the photographer's vision of skateboarding, music and art. Featuring the likes of Mark Gonzales, Cat Power, Thomas Campbell, Jason Jessee, Twist, Chris Johanson, Ghostface, and Jamie Thomas, and shot everywhere from Alaska to Brazil to Japan to Ireland and home to California. Mark Whitely is editor-in-chief at SLAP skateboard magazine and has shown in galleries in San Francisco, Tokyo and Europe. His photographs have been featured in the books Juxtapoz Photo and Deconstruct.

"My goal is to capture and project the feeling or mood I sense in the person, event or place at hand and to visually amplify the emotional output." -Mark Whiteley
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IN STOCK - This is a Must Have Book!

The Disposable Skateboard Bible

With the release of Disposable - A History of Skateboard Art in 2004, author Sean Cliver made a brilliant attempt at artfully cataloging every important skateboard deck ever released. In the process, he created a classic, but was left feeling less than whole. Ever the completist, the gaping omissions in the first book gnawed at him and drove him to envision compiling “the” ultimate encyclopedia of Skateboard decks. While Disposable was beautiful, capturing the essence of the aesthetic, Disposable II sets out to be the Bible. The author's industry insider status (in 1989, he landed his first job as a designer at Powell-Peralta) allows him to walk the reader through the culture, the art and the mania with authority. While the boards take center stage, fascinating vignettes and recollections by a who's who of skateboarding round out the book.

• 320 Pages,
• Hardcover, 229 x 279 mm, 1000's of Illustrations
• ISBN: 978-1-58423-327-5
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Made For Skate Book
The Illustrated History of Skateboard Footwear

In the skateboard universe the evolution of riding technique, skateboard decks, graphics and art are well documented. Until now, however, skateboard shoes have received little attention. Made for Skate tells the story of skateboard footwear as seen through the eyes of those who lived it. Along with the classics by companies such as Vans, Airwalk, Etnies, and Duffs it features hard-to-find and one-of-a-kind shoes that emerged throughout almost five decades of skate history — all photographed superlatively.

This book provides an exhaustive overview of the history and styles of skate shoes and is based on the collection of the Museum of Skateboard History in Stuttgart, Germany. Discover, for instance, why the legendary Bones Brigade had to scrounge for shoes at the height of their fame and how key design features such as the lace saver provided protection and functionality. Skate personalities we meet include Stacy Peralta, Lance Mountain, Tony Hawk, Rodney Mullen, Steve Caballero, Natas Kaupas, Don Brown, Paul Rodriguez, Chad Muska, Mike Vallely, Adrian Lopez, Mark Gonzalez, Tim Gavin, and many more. Shoe designers featured include James Arizumi, Jeremy Fish, Andy Howell and Todd Bratrud.

• 400 Pages, Hardcover, • 292 x 229 mm, • 100 Illustrations, • English

ISBN: 978-1-58423-348-0
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Harely-Davidson Book of Fashions 1910's - 1950's

This new title was edited by Rin Tanaka, in order to be requested by Harley-Davidson Museum, which was just opened in Milwaukee, July 12th, 2008! About 600 old fashion photos of Harley-Davidson riders circa 1910s - 1950s, owned by Harley-Davidson Archives, were selected and edited by Rin Tanaka. Also, lots of vintage fashion products like motorcycle jackets, kidney belts, boots and hats are all here in 312 heavyweight pages!
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My Freedamn 7 - Vintage Beach Fashions

My Freedamn! 7 - nearly 800 vintage aloha shirts, manufactured in 1930s to 1950s, are all here in 312 heavyweight pages! A must see for Hawaiian culture and vintage clothing collectors!!
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MY FREEDAMN 6 "Rock n Roll Fashions Part 2"

• Hardcover / • 348 pages / • 1st edition printing

Rin just dropped off cases of his new book from his MY FREEDAMN book series and it is his thickest yet! MY FREEDAMN 6 - part 2 is packed with 984 items on a total of 348 pages. We absolutely love each and every book he publishes and # 6 is another fantastic work of art. With limited printing of only 10,000 copies these will one day be sold out so don't hesitate, grab a copy of MF # 6 and be prepared to spend hour after hour pouring over the images.
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MY FREEDAMN 5 - Featuring Rock "n" Roll Fashions: Part 1.

This is Rin's latest book and it is another "must have" if you follow the My Freedamn book series. My Freedamn 5 covers Rock and Roll fashion, from leather belts to leather jackets, and from engineer boots to country and western clothing. MF5 is another first class look into the past with a strong focus on pre-war styles and clothing trends. With text in both English and Japanese, this 306 page, over-sized, hardcover book is well worth the price.
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My Freedamn 4 - Hippie Rags!
By Rin Tanaka

• Hardcover • 1st edition printing • Printed in Japan • Massive size format

JUST IN! Rin Tanaka's MY FREEDAMN 4 The newest arrival of Rin's amazing volumes of collectible clothing. #4 focuses on Hippie Rags of the 70's and more. With great sections on custom denim vests, shirts, jackets and bellbottoms as well as East West leather gear! There is also a Peter Max collection and a huge collection of Grateful Dead Parking Lot T-Shirts. The text still reflects Rin's facination with American culture. And what's more American then the Dead. Bravo Rin.
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Temporarily Sold Out

New Book Just In! My Freedamn 3!
By Rin Tanaka

• Hardcover • 1st edition printing • Printed in Japan • Text in both English and Japanese • Massive size format: 10.5 x 14 inches • More than 250 pages!

My Freedamn 3 is Rin's latest book. It has just been released and it is another amazing title. Like the author's previous books, My Freedamn 3 digs deep into the history of vintage outer wear with the major focus being biker, surf and skate jackets, as well as new additions to skate and surf printed t-shirts. If you are at all interested in early surf, skate and biker fashion we suggest you pick up this title.
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SOLD OUT!

An Even Newer Book by Rin Tanaka: My Freedamn 2!

• Hardcover
• 2nd printing
• Printed in Japan- text in both Japanese and English
• 300 plus pages

A fantastic follow up to Rin's first book My Freedamn! Much like his first book on the subject of vintage surf, skate and So Cal hot rod car culture, My Freedamn 2 explores the art of vintage logo t-shirts. Again the the author has spent countless hours locating, researching and photographing what seems to be 1000's of t-shirts and has laid them out in an ultra clean new book. My Freedamn 2 is another must have book!
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Great New Book by Author Rin Tanaka: My Freedamn

• Hardcover • Printed in Japan - text in both Japanese and English • 4th printing

If you are interested in vintage surf, skate, and early hot t-shirts, this is a book you will want to add to your coffee table. My Freedamn is perhaps one of the best books we have seen on the subject of early surf, skate, and motorcycle logo t-shirts.The author spent countless months compiling, photographing and laying out this book and the hard work shows in each page! With more than 200 thick pages of stunning photographs, this is a book that graphic artists, designers and anyone with an appreciation for the past will go crazy after.
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Thrasher Magazine - Epic Spots Book

• 208 pages / • Paperback

An ultimate skateboarder's collection of top recommended skate parks, profiled by the authors of Insane Terrain and Skate and Destroy. Each location is rated including specific directions and safety recommendations. Original first printing of 12,500. This is a great book that we're thoroughly enjoying here at the Tailtap offices. Grab one!
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Just In - Rock Posters of Jim Phillips Book

• 208 pages
• Soft Cover

This retrospective brings insight into hundreds of stunning rock posters by Jim Phillips made over 40 years, from 1965 to 2005 and counting. Phillips tells his life story and how the posters record an evolution of Rock Age music. Containing iconic images that advertise concerts featuring both emerging and established musicians, this collection will delight and astound you. Jim's original, ground-breaking computer painted posters, along with his old-world style techniques are a real wonder - sure to bring a smile. A bonus section presents Phillips' son Jimbo's rock posters. Rock musicians, fans, and hip audiences today all will pour over the fabulous images and lettering that set this work apart from the rest. A TAILTAP MUST HAVE !
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NEW - The Skateboard Art of Jim Phillips Book

This retrospective on Jim's skateboard art bombards the reader with colorful skateboard decks, logos, ad art, ad layouts, photos and stickers to illustrate the history of skateboarding from the urethane revolution up to the present. You are invited for a ride, an inside view of Phillips Studios, to observe the wacky world of his crazed studio artists, and examine their graphic assignments. The story traces the roots of skateboarding with more than a half-century of Phillips' involvement. It provides insight into the creative evolution of the sport and the worldwide interest and influence that has occurred from this California artist.
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FUGAZI – Keep Your Eyes Open

KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN: The Fugazi Photographs of Glen E. Friedman will be released by Burning Flags Press exactly 20 years later, on September 3, 2007. The 112-page, approx. 9"x11" hardcover book presents the best of Friedman's unparalleled photographic documentation of Fugazi's members in almost 200 color and black & white images captured by Friedman onstage and off between 1986 and Fugazi's last U.S. concert in 2002.

KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN collects Friedman's most illuminating Fugazi photos for the first time, complemented by a new 6,000 word essay, written by Fugazi and Friedman friend/ally Ian Svenonius of Washington, DC's influential and legendary bands Nation of Ulysses and The Make-up, as well as insightful anecdotes from Friedman throughout.
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Pipe Fiends - A Visual Overdose of Canada's Most Infamous Skate Spot

The 1976 Olympics left Montreal with the Big O stadium, a huge bill to pay, and a mystical concrete tunnel known as the Pipe—a blessing to all skateboarders.

Pipe Fiends is about a legendary skate spot at Montreal's Olympic stadium. Who would have imagined the concrete tunnel leading to the Big O's outdoor track and field area would become a temple for Montreal's heart-filled skaters, and a canvas for writers, bombers, and especially chicken-scratch toys? The Pipe's destiny was inevitable. The proof is in the movement. One of the flukiest things in the history of skateboarding, the Pipe has amazed and uplifted thousands of skaters to this day. It has been in tons of magazines and videos, and many skate crews have rolled through town and hit it in awe.

With eye-popping photography and artwork, mini-interviews and epic quotes, this book celebrates the Pipe's origins, history, and the locals who can't get enough of its energy—from their gatherings and camaraderie to their inspiring clean-up missions. Pipe Fiends features some of the most skilled tricks (and bails) that have been performed over the years by local legends and world-renowned skaters, and captivating testimonies from the crews that have called it home for decades give a firsthand view of the gnar things that have gone down on wooden toys.

2006 marks the Pipe's 30th anniversary—the perfect moment to honor this structure and the community it supports. Designed for artistic value with mass appeal, the Pipe has evolved from an abandoned natural phenomenon into a mecca for underground skaters of the world . . . One Love.
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Skater Girl- A Girls Guide to Skateboarding
By: Patty Segovia and Rebecca Heller

• 136 pages • Soft Cover • Published: 2007

A great book co-written by a true ambassador of female skateboarding Patty Segovia. Skater Girl is broken down into 9 chapters covering everything from how to do tricks to how to treat injuries. Skater Girl features plenty of "how to" pictures and is written in an easy to understand format. All in all a great book for female skaters of all ages and abilities.
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"Faces Of Skateboarding" by Daniel Mansson

• Hard cover Edition 2006 • 160 pages

We have heard about this book project for quite some time and wondered when it would ever go to print and become available, finally it has arrived! Daniel Mansson, a Swedish skateboarder and photographer spent 2 years traveling and shooting this book. Featuring 50 portraits of skateboarding's past and present legends from Tony Alva to Tony Hawk, from Duane Peters to Eric Koston from Shogo Kubo to Jim Greco this books is one that will have your eyes glued

Tailtap highly recommends Faces of Skateboarding, this book is beautiful, shot in black and white, grainy with a focus on the personality not the trick.
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FUCK YOU HEROES - Glen E. Friedman Photographs 1976 - 1991

This 11"x11" 136 page, hardcover book, is a classic. The most incredible pictures of the most incredible original dogtown skateboarders, the most radical hardcore punks in the heyday of hardcore, and the greatest hip hop artists of all time. All photographed with respect and integrity with a style like no one else, and everyone else can only aspire to and be inspired by.
Photographs of the highest quality of all the most important Hardcore punks, Hip-Hop artists, and old school skateboarders from someone who lived the life, it's obvious. From Tony Alva to Black Flag, the Dead Kennedy's to the Beastie Boys, Jay Adams to Public Enemy. There is nothing like this anywhere and it's a must. Anyone interested in radical youth culture will love this book.
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FUCK YOU TOO - Glen E. Friedman Extras + More Scrapbook

This book is unbelievable, if for nothing else, just for the sheer volume of Hardcore Punk, Hardcore Hip Hop legends, Hardcore Skateboarding (much Dogtown), and MORE, all in here. Friedman's previous book was much more selective, he says this is his "scrapbook" of leftovers but he's really downplaying it, it's much much more in several ways. This one contains a way larger cast of characters and is much more relaxed in it's presentation. I think it's cool for that. There's over 300 pictures in this 168 page book and it just looks amazing, so much energy comes off the pages. It's a perfect companion to FUCK YOU HEROES with this 2nd edition black cover.

Lots of amazing obscure PUNK shots, of the Bad Brains, Black Flag, Dead Kennedy's, Misfits, TSOL, Wierdos, Minutemen, Minor Threat, Husker Du, D.O.A., Social Distortion, Reagan Youth, Circle Jerks, the Make-Up, Suicidal Tendencies, Cramps, Big Boys, Ramones, GERMS, the
Faith, Necros, Descendents, Adolescents, Stimulators, Discharge, the Damned, Murphy's Law, UK Subs, Angelic Upstarts, S.S. Decontrol, 999, BuzzCocks, tons of Fugazi.

Classic incredible Hip-Hop shots of Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, LL Cool Jay, Ice-T, South Central Cartel, Busy Bee, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Ultra Magnetic MC's, KRS-1, Kurtis Blow, King Tee, PUBLIC ENEMY, A Tribe Called Quest, Fat Boys, Eric B.& Rakim, even U.T.F.O.!

The skate shots are of all the originators in DogTown (Tony Alva, Jay Adams, Shogo Kubo, Jim Muir, Paul Constantineau, and Stacy Peralta -Dogtown skate photos not in any of his other books - most notably of Jay Adams at the DogBowl.) Some great East Coast shots too, and classic early stuff of folks like Duane Peters, Steve Caballero, Lance Mountain, Gator, Blender, Ray "Bones", "Wally", "Playboy" Bobby Piercy, Steve Alba, Alan "Ollie" Gelfand, Tom Groholski, Mike McGill, Eddie Elgura, Christian Hosoi, and more.

You will be pleasantly surprised by this book. It packs a great punch of classic shots that you won't find by any other photographer anywhere.
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Scarred for Life - Eleven Stories About Skateboarders
By Keith David Hamm

• 7-1/2" x 9" Paperback
• 240 pp
• 100 color and B/W photographs

Skateboarding is a means of transport, a pastime, a lifestyle, an artful expression, and an ethos. Some even call it a sport. But until now, the scene has lacked an appropriate(and accessible) tribute. Scarred for Life is an intimate, you-are-there look into the culture and history of skateboarding, as told through the voices and experiences of those who have dedicated their lives to riding a wooden plank with wheels. Eleven chapters take readers on a wild ride through the evolution(and revolution) of skateboarding, reaching as far back as the 1950s, and includes oral histories and terrain reports of the major styles and techniques as they emerged. One hundred dynamic photographs capture skaters doing what they do best in pools and pipes, on hills, ramps, streets, and skateparks. From the early proving grounds of California hills and pools to the chaotic streets of modern New York City, Scarred for Life offers street-level talk and eye-to-eye truth-telling about skateboarders, scars and all.
Keith David Hamm is a former news reporter for the Santa Barbara Independent and a freelance journalist whose work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, as well as numerous skateboarding publications. An avid skateboarder for more than twenty years, he lives and skates in Los Angeles, California.
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Bulldog's Art by Wes Humpston - WE HAVE THEM!

Bulldog's Art by Wes Humpston

• Soft Cover
• 162 pages
• Published by Concrete Wave Editions

Fresh off the press! Bulldog's Art by Wes Humpston books are in stock!

If you dig Wes Humpston's early Dogtown era art (and who doesn't?) and the current stuff he is doing at Bulldog Skates you will want this book. This book is packed - hundreds of color images, early sketches, production model decks and many of Wes's one off custom hand drawn decks! Bulldog's Art by Wes Humpston is one killer book put together entirely by Wes himself. The design, layout, choice of photo's and copy - he did it all in classic Bulldog fashion.

You NEED this book and priced at only $19.95 you have no excuse!
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Fantastic New Book By PD And The Guys At Skull Skates:

Skateboarding Vancouver - The Skull Skates Collection at the Vancouver Museum

• Soft cover • 205 pages • Concrete Wave Editions

If you are even remotely interested in the history of skateboarding, this is a must have! Starting with the invention of urethane wheels and taking you all the way up to the present, Skateboarding Vancouver is a remarkable book. Not only does it have a strong focus on the Canadian skate scene but it also touches on American skate history as well. With it's clean layout, fantastic pictures and informative captions, this book is dead on!
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New Book by Independent
 
Built To Grind- 25 Years of Hardcore Skateboarding
High Speed Productions

• 2004 Edition
• 300 + Pages
• Soft Cover
 
No matter what trucks you ride this is a fantastic book full of images and stories from the early 80's all the way up to 2004.   If you are a true, die-hard skater, this book belongs in your collection. Get one while you can, guaranteed not to disappoint.
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Another Fresh Arrival!

Surf, Skate & Rock Art of Jim Phillips Book
• Soft Cover • 208 pages
 
 
The title says it all. If you don't know who Jim Phillips is, you should. If you are into skate, surf or rock art buy this book. If you are a graphic designer buy this book. If you are a skater over 25 you should already own this book. This is the man responsible for the look and feel of the lengendary Santa Cruz Skateboards of the 80's.
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Glen E. Friedman - The Idealist - In My Eyes 25 Years  - By Glen E. Friedman
 
2003  (second printing)  Updates and re-edited.
 
Burning Flags press
Hardcover edition
 
Glen E. Friedman is truly a master of his medium and his medium is not only photography, it is the very spirit of his subject matter....A vitality exists in each photograph that he briefly masters and then presents to us in an altruistic gesture... It is his dedication to his craft and proximity to his subject matter coupled with a keen eye and a poet's timing that gives his photographs their psychological impact, staying power and spontaneous beauty.
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New Arrival!

Dogtown - The Legend of the Z-Boys Book - 2002
Burning Flags press
Hardcover edition
230 pages |

 
By C.R. Stecyk III and Glen E. Friedman comes a wonderful 230 page hardcover edition book full of both color and black and white photographs and Dogtown related stories.  The stories were originally printed in Skateboarder Magazine in the mid and late 70's and were written by Craig Stecyk III.  Some of the photos ran in early issues of Skateboarder Magazine but many have never been seen and most were shot by Glen E. Friedman

This is a great book that any true hardcore skater should have in  his/her collection. Pick up a copy while they are still available.
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Back in Stock!

Disposable: A History of Skateboard Art
by Sean Cliver

Version 2 - New Larger Second Edition

• 16 new pages
• Over 60 new images
• Improved cover and paper stock
• Same great, low price

Longtime skateboard artist Sean Cliver has authored a 244-page, full-color book, showcasing over 1000 skateboard graphics from the last 30 years. Alongside his own history, Sean has assembled a wealth of recollections and stories from prominent artists and skateboarders such as Wes Humpston, Jim Phillips, Lance Mountain, Pushead, Ed Templeton, John Lucero, Mike Hill, Chris Miller, Jason Jessee, Steve Caballero, Ron Cameron, Jim Thiebaud, Jason Lee, Garry Davis, Tod Swank, Tony Hawk, Andy Howell, Steve Rocco, Natas Kaupas, Andy Jenkins, Todd Francis, Marc McKee, Mike Vallely, John Grigley, Jeff Grosso, Jim Muir, Craig Stecyk, Eric Dressen, Todd Bratrud, Neil Blender, Claus Grabke, Jeremy Klein, Bam Margera, John Gibson, Tommy Guerrero, Mike McGill, Thomas Campbell, Barry McGee, Jef Hartsel, Corey O'Brien, Rob Roskopp, Steve Alba, Simon Woodstock, and many others. The end result is a fascinating historical account of art in the skateboard subculture, as told by those directly involved with shaping its legendary creative face. Published by Concrete Wave Editions and distributed by Blitz Distribution.

“This book is by far the best skate graphics book I have seen. It doesn’t just show the graphics, it let’s you get inside the artist’s head that made them. You get the behind the scenes version of how and why, with colorful stories and firsthand experiences.” —Ed Templeton

“Skateboarding has always been much more than the progression of stunts performed on a skateboard. There is a whole creative mentality behind it all that has influenced our culture. Art being one of them. This book has the most complete look at skateboarding history through the art on decks and the artists behind it all.” —Lance Mountain.

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Disposable: A History of Skateboard Art (hardcover) by Sean Cliver

Finally, a book about skateboard graphics that’s actually made for skateboarders.This is the new limited edition hardcover of Disposable. Longtime skateboard artist Sean Cliver has authored a 244-page, full-color book, showcasing over 1000 skateboard graphics from the last 30 years. Disposable: A History of Skateboard Art contains recollections and stories from such notable artists and skateboarders as Wes Humpston, Jim Phillips, Lance Mountain, Pushead, Ed Templeton, John Lucero, Steve Caballero, Jason Lee, Garry Davis, Tony Hawk, Christian Hosoi, Rodney Mullen, Steve Rocco, Natas Kaupas, Marc McKee, Mike Vallely, Craig Stecyk III, Neil Blender, Bam Margera, Tommy Guerrero, Thomas Campbell, Barry McGee, and many others, providing a fascinating account of art in the skateboard subculture.

Note: The special hardcover edition of Disposable: A History of Skateboard Art is produced in a one time printing of 1000 books and features new material, updates, and corrections to previous printings. Limited quantities are available so buy now!
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The Legacy of Warren Bolster Book
Limited Hardcover Edition

ON SALE NOW
Book Special of the month - get a copy NOW!!!
Was $39.95 - NOW $29.95!

This collection of Warren's most enduring photos is sure to inspire both the older generation of skaters and the new crop yearning for images and information about the roots of skateboarding.  The Legacy of Warren Bolster presents over 130 of Bolster's greatest images and subjects.  Numerous photos feature a detailed caption that provides a unique insight into what was happening behind the lens and behind the scenes. Features: • 160 pages • Full Color • 9 x 11 • Hardcover
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Skateboarder's Start - Up
• Soft Cover • 144 Pages • Black & White

Long time Alva skater Steve Badillo put this book together for beginner skateboarders everywhere. This book covers the very basics of skateboarding, features over 250 photographs, touches on the history of skateboarding and has a resource guide as well. If you are just starting out or know someone who is, this book will come in handy and at only $12.95 you don't have to break the bank to get one.
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Skateboarding: Book of Tricks
• Soft Cover • 176 Pages • Black & White

Written by long time Alva skater Steve Badillo, this book features 375 photo's of "how - to's". Steve has divided this book into three chapters: old school, spine, and new school tricks. Each Chapter has black and white photos along with detailed captions on how to perform each trick. If learning every trick in the book is your deal then check this one out.
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Skateboarding: New Levels, Tips and Tricks for Serious Riders
• Soft Cover • 208 Pages • Black & White

Yet another book written by Alva skater Steve Badillo. New Levels covers advanced tricks like airs, footwork, lip tricks, grinds and slides and features photographs and instructions on how to set up and perform each maneuver. Also in this book are interviews with skaters like Lance Mountain, Tony Alva, Chris Pastras and many others that explore the mental and emotional side of skateboarding - what it takes to advance beyond the start-up stages, how to control fear, how to visualize and how to focus.
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Skateboarding: Legendary Tricks

• Soft cover
• 216 pages
• Black and white

Steve Badillo's newest book explores 30 influential tricks and the pros behind them. This is a good book for the beginner as well as the aging skate veterans who are looking to add a maneuver or two to their bag of tricks.
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