Skateboard Culture Book : Skateboarding From the 1970's to today

Skateboard Culture Book : Skateboarding From the 1970's to today
By Morgan Bouffant & Sébastien Carayol

Possibly the greatest skateboarding book ever made. Packed with over 500 pages of raw history, iconic photography, and stories from the legends who shaped skateboarding, Skateboard Culture is the definitive tribute to over five decades of skateboarding.

Featuring exclusive interviews with pioneers like Tony Hawk, Mark Gonzales, and many more, plus a foreword by Spike Jonze, this book dives deep into the creativity, chaos, and evolution of skateboarding from the 1970s all the way to today.

Inside, you’ll find:

• 17 in-depth interviews with the skaters who defined generations

• 400+ rare photos & images, including iconic shots from legendary skate photographers

• Essays covering influential scenes, brands, movies, and cultural moments

• A look at how skateboarding shaped fashion, music, art, film, and photography

• Vintage ads, board anatomy breakdowns, trick diagrams, and more

From empty California pools to modern global prominence, this book captures the rebellious spirit, creativity, and community that make skateboarding what it is.

Perfect for skaters of every era—from day-one beginners to lifelong die-hards—Skateboard Culture is a must-have centerpiece for any coffee table, collection, or shop counter.

A celebration of skateboarding’s past, present, and future.