1000 Skateboards Book

Author Mackenzie Eisenhour

Following Universe's "1000 Sneakers" and "1000 Tattoos," this is the definitive collection of the world's most iconic skateboard designs, complete with history, engineering, collectibility, sports and pop culture trivia and graphics.

A must for die-hard fans and the perfect introduction for anyone just getting into skateboarding culture. This definitive compilation highlights 1,000 boards, from old-school classics to famous cult boards to the latest innovations hitting the streets. With over seventy years of brands and designers, this is the skateboarding bible that inspires both seasoned and new generations of thrashers.

Divided into categories based on deck shape and neck size, as well as individual brands, uses, and skill levels, the book introduces the full range of board types: old-school, shortboards, longboards, cruisers, street, Freestyle, Slalom, Park, Vert, Pool, Off-Road and more. Every type of board is included, from well-known brands to unknown.

About the author
Mackenzie Eisenhour, a Los Angeles resident, is an editor at Transworld SKATEboarding and was previously co-editor of Skateboarder Magazine. He publishes on Instagram under @deadhippie (home of #skatenerdstarmaps). His articles have appeared in Skateboarder's Journal, SBJ Australia, Scion Magazine, Carhartt Rugged Magazine, Urban Outfitters Journal and Slam City Skates.

Pages: 256