The Smithsonian's "Four Wheels and a Board" Book

The story of skateboarding is simply too big for one book, but Betsy Gordon and Jane Rogers from the Smithsonian give it the ol’ college try. Using items from the museum’s collection, this tome offers new insights to the bigger plot points in our history. From its humble roots on the waves to its modern iteration as an international cultural phenomenon, they take it decade by decade with the movers and shakers that made it happen. Rodney Mullen, Tony Hawk, Craig Stecyk, Ted Barrow and an esteemed list of authors lend their voices to add authenticity on every page. The mag even gave them a few pieces. Check the spreads and then pick up a copy here.

Four Wheels Cover for Thrasher 2000Birdman can add this to his list of covers

Four Wheels Spread Sample 2 2000Did they explore the history of skate graphics and conspiracies? Bet your ass

Four Wheels And A Board BookThe mag's in the museum
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    This Old Ledge: Arco Rails
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  • Tired’s “Solo” Video starring Mike Condello

    Tired’s “Solo” Video starring Mike Condello
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  • “The Final Plaza” by Brian Panebianco

    “The Final Plaza” by Brian Panebianco
    The last months of Muni produced incredible sessions, as the Philly crew navigated an iconic plaza right in the middle of the demolition process. This video captures those final, epic days.
  • Shay Sandiford's “A Night in the Life” ASICS Part

    Shay Sandiford's “A Night in the Life” ASICS Part
    Guided by the camera light, Shay glides through California's quiet streets to deliver hit after hit of technical brilliance in this Jacob Harris crafted dreamscape.
  • This Old Ledge: Los Angeles Mall

    This Old Ledge: Los Angeles Mall
    For most, the LA Mall is an uninviting Downtown fortress, but skaters have been flocking there since the '80s. Walk the grounds with Ted Barrow as he traces the bricks' history from early Guy to modern Greco.
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    "303 Does North Carolina" Video
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    GX1000: Yabai
    The squad returns to Japan to finish the job, shredding scenic hills and pristine hallways from Tokyo to Okinawa. Get lost in the raw sounds of burning urethane with Sean, Jeff, Nile, Robby, T4 and company.
  • This Old Ledge: DWP Los Angeles

    This Old Ledge: DWP Los Angeles
    The most ideal benches in the world? Ted Barrow makes a strong case they're at LA's Department of Water and Power. Get the scoop, backed by iconic clips of MJ, Carroll, Spanky, Shane and more.
  • SOTY Party 2024 Photos

    SOTY Party 2024 Photos
    Foy's sequel in The City was as packed as his parts. Private tours, park sessions and a sold-out party crowd, scroll through as we put it on the permanent record with Polaroid. 
  • The "Blokes 2" Video

    The "Blokes 2" Video
    Equal parts cinematic masterpiece and schizophrenic daydream, the Blokes spotlight the UK scene’s most crucial players in a must-see sequel.