This book is great for those who have fond memories of 80's skateboard graphics. It's full of color photos of hundreds of boards and gives personal memories from both skaters and artists. Sean Cliver used to work for Powell Peralta as a graphic artist just before the fall of vert skateboarding in the early 90's so he has an interesting fan and artist perspective of skateboard art. Alot of attention early in the book is on all the Powell Peralta boards which were the most memorable boards of the 80's (Tony Hawk,Steve Caballero,Mike McGill)as well as other greats from brands like Santa Cruz,Vision and Sims. The book also reveals how the art form changed with the drastic change in skateboarding of the 90's. Cliver tells the history of skateboard art along with his own story as an artist.
Disposable: A History of Skateboard Art by Sean Cliver 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, Rodney Mullen, Christian Hosoi, Don Brown, 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. Available exclusively in skate shops and select specialty stores worldwide. Now being sold in its third printing! www.stubbiesbaynation.comRead full review
This is a great book for those of you, like myself, who grew up admiring the artwork on the bottom of your skateboard. Cliver takes you through the history of skateboard graphics by combining his own personal experience as a board artist with some of the most influential artists' and skaters' recollections and stories of the time. The result is an excellent book that gives us an inside look at what was going on behind those insane graphics. Included in the book are over a 1000 high quality images of the best skateboards ever produced by the industry over the past 30 years. Ah, the good ol' days !!
I love this book. It is a great look back to the years when I was involved in skateboarding. The artwork is great.
A MUST have for any 80s & 90s skateboard enthusiast or just somebody that wants to relive the good ole days. The insight into how the board designs were conceived and the artwork executed, as well as how these companies competed with each other are beyond fascinating... A+++
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