Skateboard Culture: Skateboarding from the 1970s to Today

Skateboard Culture: Skateboarding from the 1970s to Today - Hardcover

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Skateboard Culture: Skateboarding from the 1970s to Today

Skateboard Culture: Skateboarding from the 1970s to Today - Hardcover

$65.00
Sale price  $65.00 Regular price 

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by Morgan Bouvant (Author), Sébastien Carayol (Author)

A celebration of skateboard culture from the 1970s to today, featuring interviews with legendary skaters including Tony Hawk and Mark Gonzales, a foreword by director Spike Jonze, and over 400 rare photographs and images

Since the 1970s, skateboarding has emerged from the fringes of the Californian underground to become a global phenomenon and a culture of its own. Throughout each passing decade, skateboarding's creativity, both on and off the board, has influenced mainstream fashion, photography, music, art, and film.

In this beautifully designed celebration of skateboarding, Morgan Bouvant and Sébastien Carayol retrace the rich history of skateboard culture through seventeen exclusive interviews with legendary skaters; numerous engaging essays recounting key events, crucial local scenes, and meaningful anecdotes in skate history; nostalgic explorations of brands, movies, and fashion; and over 400 photos by iconic skateboard photographers, carefully curated advertisements by legendary brands, and detailed diagrams showcasing skateboard anatomy and the different types of tricks.

Perfect for skaters old and new, Skateboard Culture is a stunning ode to more than five decades of free-spirited rebellion.

Author Biography

Morgan Bouvant is a skateboarder and exhibition curator who has been actively involved in the French skate scene since he was introduced to skateboarding at six years old. He has worked for V7 and Etnies for over fifteen years and has organized skateboarding events such as the Teenage Tour, the Marseille Bowlriders, and the Public Domaine exhibition at La 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, Freestyler, 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.
Number of Pages: 512
Dimensions: 2.2 x 11.2 x 7.8 IN
Publication Date: November 11, 2025
ISBN9780593839492
Author Morgan Bouvant , Sébastien Carayol
PublisherTen Speed Press
GenreArts and Sports
FormatHardcover
PublishedNovember 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages512
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Morgan Bouvant
Morgan Bouvant is a skateboarder and exhibition curator who has been actively involved in the French skate scene since he was introduced to skateboarding at six years old. He has worked for V7 and Etnies for over fifteen years and has organized skateboarding events such as the Teenage Tour, the Marseille Bowlriders, and the Public Domaine exhibition at La Gaîté Lyrique.
About Sébastien Carayol
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, Freestyler, 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.

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