Description
This coffee table book by Jonathan Olivares is packed with more than 500 illustrations and presents over 100 boards photographed to scale. It traces the history and evolution of skateboard design from 1950 to the present, making it a smart pick for design-minded skaters, collectors, and anyone curious about the culture behind the decks.
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Skateboard by Jonathan Olivares takes a design-history approach to a skateboarding book, moving from early wooden planks to modern high-tech shapes. Organized across six thematic chapters, it highlights the materials, designs, and moments that shaped skateboarding as sport, art, and culture. The selection spans landmark boards and pro models, supported by archival action shots for context. It’s the kind of coffee table book you can flip through in short bursts, then come back to for deeper reading. The to-scale photography makes comparisons between silhouettes and eras especially satisfying. A foreword by Paul “Professor” Schmitt adds extra perspective for long-time skate fans.
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Dimensions
W21.0 x D2.5 x H28.0 cm / W8.27" x D0.98" x H11.02"
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