Thrasher Magazine

The inverse of skate glory is the agony of a slam. Shown here are the demons which lurk in the shadows of every spot, waiting to strike and feast on failure. They cannot be banished, only embraced. So roll on.

Before you buy a board online for your collection, be careful for these cheap knock-offs, misprints and otherwise suspicious slabs.

The artist TALLBOY weaves wild worlds with his skills. You will encounter adventure and ecstasy in equal measure, that is if a dragon or the Grim Reaper doesn't get you first. Follow down his twisted path, if you dare.

In the event of an emergency, airplane safety manuals address certain dangers. But what about a van full of skaters? Here are some illustrated guides to help you navigate the hazards of a multi-seater road trip. As seen in the July 2020 magazine.

Ancient Egypt is known for Pyramids, Pharaohs, and mummies. Our research of their mysterious written language also indicates they had a ripping skate scene with unique hazards. Here we revisit some sacred wall scrawls.

Michael Christie had a good run through the mid-2000s as a globe-trotting sponsored skater. It's not uncommon for skaters to transition into other creative fields, but Michael made the rare leap into novel writing. His published work is getting wide recognition and we wanted to ask about his journey.

For centuries, the ancient art of seduction has involved romantic gifts. Some classics include roses, love letters, and crappy Photoshop JPEGS. Forget a fancy dinner for V-Day. Just send your loved one a screenshot of a card from this feature! Or don't. It doesn't really matter.

The Thrasher Mail Drop book features over 1,200 artists. A significant percentage of the envelopes are sent from jail or prison. We interviewed an ultra-talented, frequent contributor named Tara who is currently incarcerated. She shared her inspiring, heart-breaking tale of drugs, mental illness and, ultimately, hope.

It is one of the most extraordinary traditions in publishing history. For four decades, thousands of Thrasher readers from all over the world have been drawing on envelopes and sending them to the magazine. For the first time ever, they have been collected together in this coffee-table book. Take a sneak peek at an epic project.