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Four Wheels and a Board: The Smithsonian History of Skateboarding

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A bold look at the creative, controversial, and vibrant history of skateboarding, and the amazing skaters who continually reinvent it Skateboarding isn't just a recreational activity, but a professional sport, lifestyle, art form, and cultural phenomenon. The striking book Four Wheels and a Board captures its spirited history, iconic skateboarders, diverse community, and the palpable passion of the people who love it. It includes contributions from the most influential names in the game, including Rodney Mullen, Tony Hawk, Mimi Knoop, and more. The gorgeously designed book presents objects, artifacts, and photographs from the Smithsonian’s collections that exemplify the vitality and innovation of skate culture. Book chapters are organized chronologically by decade from the '60s to present day, starting with 20th-century surfboards, moving through technological changes, the disappearance of skate parks, the rise of social media and collaborations, and ending with never-before-seen objects from the 2020 Summer Olympics, where skateboarding made its historic Olympic debut. Largely invented by youth, skateboarding has attracted punks, misfits, and dreamers looking for somewhere to belong. The bookfeatures skateboards and skaters who open dialogues about race, the gender binary, queerness, the displacement of Native people, and so much more, shining a light on people and places not often represented in traditional skateboard history. Four Wheels and a Board is a fresh look at a transformative culture, and one hell of a ride. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Smithsonian Books


Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2022


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1588347214


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 13


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.91 x 11.26 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #613,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #32 in Snowboarding #39 in Skateboarding (Books) #296 in Children's & Youth Sports


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Son loved it!
Format: Hardcover
45 birthday gift for our son. He loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2025 by cahaden

  • Hardcover books
Format: Hardcover
Great gift for my grandson. He loved it and the price for a hardcover was excellent
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025 by mirta serrano

  • Skateboard memorabilia
Format: Hardcover
If you love skateboarding this book is pretty cool! We bought it for our teenager as a gift. But my husband and I have enjoyed it as well. Love seeing pictures of how boards have evolved over the years.
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024 by Koral

  • Stoke for your favorite skater
Format: Hardcover
Awesome add to any skateboarders library
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025 by Don Ready Jr

  • Gave as gift and ended up buying another for myself!
Format: Hardcover
Bought this for a kid Christmas gift, but fell in love with the book while looking for pages to bookmark and had to buy a copy for myself too! If you have any interest in the history of skateboarding or the diverse backgrounds of people who have made the sport what it is today, this book is for you. Highly recommended! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2023 by C. Johnson

  • Great purchase for the skateboard lover
Format: Hardcover
I purchased this as a gift for my husband’s birthday. He really enjoyed seeing some of his old boards in this book. Perfect for the skateboard lover!
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2023 by CMB

  • FOR THE PERSON WHO HAS EVERYTHING
Format: Hardcover
Bought for my son who was an avid skateboarder as a kid but not anymore. He was delighted to get this and so was his son. They have a new idea for togetherness.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2022 by Sally Churchill

  • Excellent book - poor handling
Format: Hardcover
This book is amazing and worth every penny! But the first book had a page tear. I returned and received a prompt exchange. But my new book had a tear at the bottom of the slip cover. They need to package books in plastic not just throw in a box that can get damaged. Very disappointing. Makes me want to shop at a book store so I spend one day to drive and buy a book for a gift, rather than deal with 2 weeks late for a gift and having to package/drive to ship UPS return and wait for exchange. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2023 by heather

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