Disposable: A History of Skateboard
Art
by Sean Cliver
Longtime skateboard artist Sean Cliver has authored a 244-page,
full-color book, showcasing over 1000 skateboard graphics from
the last 30 years. Alongside his own history, Sean has assembled
a wealth of recollections and stories from prominent artists and
skateboarders such as Wes Humpston, Jim Phillips, Lance
Mountain, Pushead, Ed Templeton, John Lucero, Mike Hill, Chris
Miller, Jason Jessee, Steve Caballero, Ron Cameron, Jim Thiebaud,
Jason Lee, Garry Davis, Tod Swank, Tony Hawk, Andy Howell, Steve
Rocco, Natas Kaupas, Andy Jenkins, Todd Francis, Marc McKee, Mike
Vallely, John Grigley, Jeff Grosso, Jim Muir, Craig Stecyk, Eric
Dressen, Todd Bratrud, Neil Blender, Claus Grabke, Jeremy Klein,
Bam Margera, John Gibson, Tommy Guerrero, Mike McGill, Rodney
Mullen, Christian Hosoi, Don Brown, Thomas Campbell, Barry McGee,
Jef Hartsel, Corey O'Brien, Rob Roskopp, Steve Alba, Simon Woodstock,
and many others. The end result is a fascinating historical account
of art in the skateboard subculture, as told by those directly
involved with shaping its legendary creative face. Published by
Concrete Wave Editions and distributed by Blitz
Distribution. Available exclusively in skate shops and
select specialty stores worldwide. Now being sold in its third
printing!
(By the way, a couple people have swiped this
text to place on other sites selling the book. That's fine and
all—I appreciate your carrying the book for sale—but
let's not forget basic table manners. So please, before you go
and lift something, please ask first, okay? Everything on this
site is under copyright, after all, including silly stuff like
this.)