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A celebration of skateboard culture from the 1970s to today, featuring interviews with legendary skateboarders including Tony Hawk and Mark Gonzales, a foreword by Spike Jonze, and over 400 rare photographs and images
Since the 1970s, skateboarding has become a culture of its own, appealing to young people all around the world. With each passing decade, skateboard culture has continued to evolve, its unique innovation and creativity influencing mainstream fashion, photography, music, art, and film.
In this beautifully designed photographic celebration of skateboarding, Morgan Bouvant and Sébastien Carayol retrace the rich history of skateboard culture through seventeen exclusive interviews with legendary skaters; numerous thought-provoking essays recounting key events in skateboarding history; nostalgic explorations of brands, movies, and music albums; and over 400 photos by photographers such as William Sharp, advertisements by iconic brands like Vans, and detailed diagrams showcasing skateboard anatomy and techniques for performing tricks.
Perfect for skaters old and new, Skateboard Culture is a stunning ode to more than five decades of free-spirited rebellion.
Morgan Bouvant has been actively involved in the Parisian skate scene since he was introduced to skating at eight years old. He has worked for V7 for over fifteen years and has organized skateboarding events such as the Teenage Tour, the Bowlrider in Marseille, and the Public Domaine exhibition at the Gaîté Lyrique.
Sébastien Carayol is a journalist, filmmaker, exhibition curator, and avid skater who has been skateboarding since 1989. He has written for skateboard magazines such as Skateboarder, The Skateboard Mag, Thrasher, Sugar, and Kingpin. He is also the author of several books, including Agents Provocateurs, Look Away: The Art of Todd Francis, From Dirt to Dust, and The FTC book.
Benoit Berger is the founder of the award-winning Paris-based creative studio Bureau Berger. His company specializes in high-end publishing, custom typography, and branding, with a focus on beauty, fashion, luxury spirits, and food. Bureau Berger's clients include Shiseido, Prada, Yves Saint-Laurent, Lacoste, Adidas, Dom Perignon, Hachette, Rizzoli, and more.
Since the 1970s, skateboarding has become a culture of its own, appealing to young people all around the world. With each passing decade, skateboard culture has continued to evolve, its unique innovation and creativity influencing mainstream fashion, photography, music, art, and film.
In this beautifully designed photographic celebration of skateboarding, Morgan Bouvant and Sébastien Carayol retrace the rich history of skateboard culture through seventeen exclusive interviews with legendary skaters; numerous thought-provoking essays recounting key events in skateboarding history; nostalgic explorations of brands, movies, and music albums; and over 400 photos by photographers such as William Sharp, advertisements by iconic brands like Vans, and detailed diagrams showcasing skateboard anatomy and techniques for performing tricks.
Perfect for skaters old and new, Skateboard Culture is a stunning ode to more than five decades of free-spirited rebellion.
Morgan Bouvant has been actively involved in the Parisian skate scene since he was introduced to skating at eight years old. He has worked for V7 for over fifteen years and has organized skateboarding events such as the Teenage Tour, the Bowlrider in Marseille, and the Public Domaine exhibition at the Gaîté Lyrique.
Sébastien Carayol is a journalist, filmmaker, exhibition curator, and avid skater who has been skateboarding since 1989. He has written for skateboard magazines such as Skateboarder, The Skateboard Mag, Thrasher, Sugar, and Kingpin. He is also the author of several books, including Agents Provocateurs, Look Away: The Art of Todd Francis, From Dirt to Dust, and The FTC book.
Benoit Berger is the founder of the award-winning Paris-based creative studio Bureau Berger. His company specializes in high-end publishing, custom typography, and branding, with a focus on beauty, fashion, luxury spirits, and food. Bureau Berger's clients include Shiseido, Prada, Yves Saint-Laurent, Lacoste, Adidas, Dom Perignon, Hachette, Rizzoli, and more.