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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 (November 1, 2022)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1588347214


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 13


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.26 x 0.89 x 11.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #123,260 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5 in Skateboarding (Books) #28 in Children's & Youth Sports #1,175 in U.S. State & Local History


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    • Knowledge
The authors of this book did a very thorough job researching skateboarding history and came up with some treasures in the photographs. Great trip down memory lane and learned quite a few things. Highly recommend to younger and older skateboarders.
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023 by Mark M
    • Great purchase for the skateboard lover
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 CM
    • Gave as gift
Good gift
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2023 by Chas Outlaw
    • Gave as gift and ended up buying another for myself!
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
    • Gift for my son
He loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023 by Thomas
    • 4 wheels of freedom
This book is so good. So good in fact that it’s sitting on a pipe to books that I’ve ordered that will hopefully be read in my lifetime. Great book though.
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2023 by Doug Shane Finley
    • FOR THE PERSON WHO HAS EVERYTHING
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
    • Well documented history of skateboarding
I lived this history so I know this book got it right. Loved the piece written by Cindy Whitehead.
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2023 by TedCoombsArt

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