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Disposable: A History of Skateboard Art [Paperback]

Sean Cliver (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 2007
Longtime skateboard artist Sean Cliver put together this staggering survey of over 1,000 skateboard graphics from the last 30 years, creating an indispensable insiders' history as he did so.
Alongside his own history, Sean has assembled a wealth of recollections and stories from prominent artists and skateboarders such as: Andy Howell, Barry McGee, Ed Templeton, Steve Caballero, and Tony Hawk.
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.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 237 pages
  • Publisher: Gingko Press; illustrated edition edition (July 15, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1584232641
  • ISBN-13: 978-1584232643
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.7 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #835,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Disposable=Perfection October 23, 2007
By The Toddball
Format:Paperback
Quite simply, this is a book that MUST be seen. The artwork, photographs and story are just perfect. Greatin authoring by Sean Cliver who gives a terribly detailed, painful, humorous and honest look at the behind-the-scenes of the skateboard industry. As a kid growing up and skating in the 80's (I started skating in 1984 when I was 9, this book took me down memory lane and, I must say, enjoyed every step. This book is a no-lose buy and I strongly encourage you purchase.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Walk Down Memory Lane January 12, 2009
By S. Starr
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Cliver has lived it and refined his tome in the latest edition. As a skaterat growing up in the suburbs of Denver, skate art was a portal to another world. Hearing the backstories behind some of the most popular, most influential, most gratuitous, etc. deck graphics was utterly captivating.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Behind the glory August 15, 2007
By Joffre A. Loor II
Format:Paperback
The book could've been a bunch of pictures of skate decks slapped together, but this book presents the images with a behind-the-scenes feel to it. I love how Sean presents the book with an autobiographic feel which leaves you feeling like you're right there with him, working on some of these graphix. But then, Sean takes it to the next level. He presents a first hand account from the riders who rode the deck(s) or from the artist who created the artwork, which gives the reader a better understanding of what was happening behind the scenes. Now I look at some of these skate decks in a whole new level. It's like a book version of ESPN's Behind the Glory.
Sean, if you're reading this, maybe you should look into that!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Encyclopedic reference of skate graphics.
I love this book. If you get it, you'll get it. Great photos, art and text. Sub culture history, cool, and nerdy. Read more
Published 7 months ago by E
5.0 out of 5 stars sk8
Great compilation and glad to have it. However, was hoping to place this in a high school Art room but there is way too much profanity in it. It will remain at home on a shelf.
Published on December 17, 2010 by inthecorn
5.0 out of 5 stars Art is in the eye
Ah so many memories, every deck I ever owned.... never thought a book like this would be made, but I'm REALLY glad someone did.
Published on May 3, 2009 by Grant Muir
5.0 out of 5 stars All the nerdy details for skate nerds
Sean Cliver delivers the dirt on all your favorite graphics from Jim Phillps to VCJ and beyond. An entertaining read with tons of nice images of graphics from the 70s, 80s and... Read more
Published on November 26, 2008 by Justin Symanietz
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT book!! Mind-blowing artwork, and really well researched
I bought this the other day, and I've gotta plug it. I haven't been this stoked with a book in a long time. Read more
Published on October 11, 2008 by Nick Fracture
5.0 out of 5 stars disposable
If your looking to get a book on the art of skateboards get this book thousands of amazng graphics and the author story of how he got into the whole business is really intresting... Read more
Published on October 5, 2008 by dmarmiger
3.0 out of 5 stars satisfied...
I mostly bought this book for an idea I had for a tattoo. Skateboarding was my life for many years. Now I'm older and I wanted to tribute so many of my best days as a kid through... Read more
Published on September 8, 2008 by bill
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good - thorough
Enjoyed this book a lot. Great photos and stories from the folks who were there - focusing on mid to late eighties boards and companies. Read more
Published on August 17, 2008 by R. L. Shoun
5.0 out of 5 stars If you were into skating order this
Great book! My wife surprised me with this for Christmas last year, she was out of town on business and found a skateboard shop and asked them for advice, they sold her this. Read more
Published on August 15, 2008 by David Campbell
5.0 out of 5 stars Its tight
Since ive loved skateboarding and art for many years, i was really glad to get my hands on this book. Sean Cliver outdid himself. Read more
Published on July 2, 2008 by Luke G.
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