Behind the Scenes Lords of Dogtown Book

In June of 2005 skateboarding will once again change. This June, a major motion picture from Tri Star pictures entitled “Lords of Dogtown” will open in over 2,500 movie theaters across the United States. The film is based on the legendary Z boys and their impact on skateboarding. TriStar Pictures in association with Concrete Wave Magazine/Editions are publishing a 160 page, soft cover edition book that will showcase the making of “Lords of Dogtown”. This book captures the behind the scenes images and antics of both actors and skaters during the sometimes grueling and often times humorous filming of the movie. This book is published by Concrete Wave Editions and written by Michael Brooke (editor/publisher of Concrete Wave Magazine). The price is only $19.95 per book. Overseas customers please email us for shipping rates.

All orders for “Behind the Scenes Lords of Dogtown” will begin shipping in mid May 2005 - prior to the movies release! In 1975 the Z boys changed skateboarding forever - 30 years later they will do it once again! The revolution begins Summer 2005.

Finally: A book about skateboard graphics that’s actually made for skateboarders.

Disposable: A History of Skateboard Art
by Sean Cliver

Version 2 - New Larger Second Edition

• 16 new pages
• Over 60 new images
• Improved cover and paper stock
• Same great, low price

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, 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 worldwide November 2004.

“This book is by far the best skate graphics book I have seen. It doesn’t just show the graphics, it let’s you get inside the artist’s head that made them. You get the behind the scenes version of how and why, with colorful stories and firsthand experiences.” —Ed Templeton

“Skateboarding has always been much more than the progression of stunts performed on a skateboard. There is a whole creative mentality behind it all that has influenced our culture. Art being one of them. This book has the most complete look at skateboarding history through the art on decks and the artists behind it all.” —Lance Mountain