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Disposable: A History of Skateboard Art [Paperback]

Sean Cliver (Author)

4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews) |

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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.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } 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.

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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: 11 x 9 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #669,448 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #50 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Skateboarding

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5.0 out of 5 stars Disposable=Perfection, October 23, 2007

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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

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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

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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 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 14 months ago 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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift Idea
I gave this book to my brother, an avid skateboarder, for Christmas and he loved it. He's not much of a reader, so the majority of it being pictures really appealed to him. Read more

Published on December 30, 2007 by Myles D. Miller

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