Mr. Mark Gonzales Book

Named the "Most Influential Skateboarder of All Time" by Transworld Skateboarding, Mark Gonzales is one of the most recognizable names in skateboarding, art and street style. Born in California in 1968, Gonzales entered the world of skateboarding at the age of 13 and was featured on the cover of Thrasher magazine at the age of 16. Since then, Gonzales has been revered as the inventor of street skating and has remained one of the most prolific innovators in both skateboarding and contemporary art.

Part skate photography, part intimate portrait, this is a bold collection of work straight from the artist's mind, as seen through Sem Rubio's iconic photography. After more than a decade of collaboration, Rubio and Gonzales have built an impressive archive that forms the basis for this impressive monograph.
Known for his sense of fearlessness and creativity, Gonzales has always had a way of changing the game, whether through his inventive skateboarding or his creative art and writing. His long-standing collaborations with brands such as Adidas, Supreme, Thrasher, RETROSUPERFUTURE, JanSport and Études, collected in this volume for the first time, show a rebellious vision that has cemented his place in the history of skateboarding and pop culture.

This indispensable volume brings together new, personal insights into legendary tricks and collaborations. It is a verbal and visual testimony to his many worlds. Specially commissioned interviews with Spike Jonze, Hiroshi Fujiwara, KAWS, Ed Templeton, Tommy Guerrero, Tony Hawk, Blondey McCoy, Gus Van Sant and others are incorporated into the book, making it a truly kaleidoscopic portrait of the ever-evolving revolutionary artist.

About the author
Mark Gonzales, also known as "The Gonz", is an American professional skateboarder and artist. He is considered a pioneer of modern street skateboarding and was named the "most influential skateboarder of all time" by Transworld Skateboarding Magazine. Sem Rubio began his career as an artist and became one of the world's leading skateboard photographers. He lives in Blanes, Catalunya. Hiroshi Fujiwara is a Japanese musician, producer and designer. Tom Sachs is an American contemporary artist. Gus Van Sant is an award-winning American filmmaker.

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