Bibliograph

Skateboarding, the ultimate guide, Becky Beal

Type

Label

Skateboarding, the ultimate guide, Becky Beal

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-135) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Skateboarding

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

729344513

Responsibility statement

Becky Beal

Series statement

Greenwood guides to extreme sports

Sub title

the ultimate guide

Summary

Overview: In the last half century, skateboarding has evolved from a simple, idyllic child's pastime that originated in southern California to becoming a worldwide youth culture phenomenon. This now-mainstream action sport has spawned a multi-billion-dollar commercial market for skateboarding equipment, skateboard-related media and entertainment, as well as skate-inspired softgoods like clothing, shoes, and accessories; and it is likely to soon become an Olympic sport. Skateboarding: The Ultimate Guide is brimming with fascinating history and engaging stories from skateboarding's 60-odd year existence and evolution. Covering the action sport's origins, myriad breakthrough developments, pioneering heroes, both "street style" and "vert" or ramp skating, unique popular culture, and likely future, this book will delight anyone with an interest in this individualistic and compelling athletic pursuit

Table Of Contents

Series foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Skateboarding timeline -- 1: Introduction: Alternative and mainstream -- 2: Origins and development of skateboarding -- 3: Venues for creativity: sites, events, and competitions -- 4: Pioneers and heroes -- 5: Navigating the built environment: technology and physics -- 6: Future trends -- Resource guide -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index

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