Phaidon Skateboard "Jonathan Olivares" (9781838667498)

Phaidon Skateboard — product description Skateboard is an official chronicle published by the prestigious house Phaidon documenting the evolution and history of skateboard design from the 1950s to the present day. The 240‑page volume, created in partnership with the iconic brand Converse and based on the texts of designer and former skateboarder Jonathan Olivares, showcases more than 100 groundbreaking decks that have defined the sport and its culture. From simple wooden boards to technologically advanced modern models — the book, organized in six chronological chapters, examines materials, constructions and key events in skateboarding history. Each skateboard, including iconic pro models of legends such as Tony Hawk Mike Vallely Natas Kaupas and Laura Thornhill, was photographed to scale, allowing precise comparison of their shapes and dimensions. The work is complemented by over 500 photographs, featuring unique studio shots and archival action images of the discipline’s biggest stars. Author — Jonathan Olivares foreword Paul Professor Schmitt Publisher — Phaidon in collaboration with Converse Binding — hardcover 240 pages Language — English Comprehensive history of technical development and design of skateboards from 1950 to the present Presentation of over 100 groundbreaking models photographed to scale for precise proportion comparison Iconic pro models of board legends Tony Hawk Mike Vallely Natas Kaupas and Laura Thornhill Six chronological chapters richly illustrated with over 500 studio and archival photographs Publication created in collaboration with the legendary brand Converse Authored by acclaimed industrial designer and former skater Jonathan Olivares Format: 20.5 x 27 cm ISBN: 9781838667498 Essential coffee table book for every skateboarding streetwear fashion and industrial design enthusiast