Made For Skate Cali Book Signing
February 18, 2009 – 1:49 am PT by MikeTags: Book Signing, Chad Muska, Lance Mountain, Made For Skate, Paul Rodriguez, STacy Peralta, Tony Hawk —
I told you everything happens in California. That’s why I moved out here from Tucson Arizona: My second favorite City/State in the world. So unless you can make it out to California in the coming weeks, MADE FOR SKATE: The Illustrated History Of Skateboard Footwear is touring three beautiful cities in California. First they will be in San Francisco on Saturday February 21st (crap that’s this weekend!). Then they will be in Los Angeles on February 28th. And finally, they will stop off in Simi Valley on March 7th. Simi Valley? They might as well stop off at my second favorite city, Tucson.
Meet the makers / meet the pros / meet the photographers / hear and read the stories - get your copy of the book signed and see some good old skateboard shoes! Read below for a little synopsis of what’s in the Bible of skateboarding books. Rollerbladers go home! Get more info, dates, and addresses below.
In the skateboard universe the evolution of riding technique, skateboard decks, graphics and art are well documented. Until now, however, skateboard shoes have received little attention. MADE FOR SKATE tells the story of skateboard footwear as seen through the eyes of those who lived it. Along with the classics by companies such as Vans, Airwalk, Etnies, and Duffs it features hard-to-find and one-of-a-kind shoes that emerged throughout almost five decades of skate history — all photographed superlatively.
This book provides an exhaustive overview of the history and styles of skate shoes and is based on the collection of the Museum of Skateboard History in Stuttgart, Germany. Discover, for instance, why the legendary Bones Brigade had to scrounge for shoes at the height of their fame and how key design features such as the lace saver provided protection and functionality. Skate personalities we meet include Stacy Peralta, Lance Mountain, Tony Hawk, Rodney Mullen, Steve Caballero, Natas Kaupas, Don Brown, Paul Rodriguez, Chad Muska, Mike Vallely, Adrian Lopez, Mark Gonzalez, Tim Gavin, and many more. Shoe designers featured include James Arizumi,Brian Reid, Niko Achtipes, Jeremy Fish, Andy Howell and Todd Bratrud.
More Infos about the MADE FOR SKATE - Book and Exhibitions: www.MADE-FOR-SKATE.com
