Price
Dog Town: The Z-Boys Story
The new, expanded edition of the iconic skateboarding book, "DogTown: The Legend of the Z-Boys," now features additional never-before-seen Glen E. Friedman photos and a new postscript by C.R. Stecyk III. This stunning book blends historic words and reports with a photo archive that holds a prestigious position in the annals of skateboarding, as described by SurferToday as "one of the Best Skateboard Books of All Time."
In the early 1970s, the sport of skateboarding had waned significantly from its popularity in the 1960s, leaving it virtually non-existent. However, in the DogTown area of west Los Angeles, a group of young surfers known as the Zephyr Team (Z-Boys) were experimenting with new and radical moves and styles in the water, which they then translated to the street. When competition skateboarding returned in 1975, the Z-Boys turned the skating world on its head, ushering in a new era for the sport.
This volume has been described as "the DogTown textbook" and an indispensable companion piece to the Sony Pictures Classics film "Dogtown and Z-Boys." The first section of the book includes the best of the DogTown articles written and photographed by C.R. Stecyk III as they originally appeared in SkateBoarder Magazine, covering the period from 1975 to 1985 and beyond. The second half of the book compiles hundreds of skate images from the archives of Glen E. Friedman, many of which appeared in the film. Both Stecyk and Friedman acted as executive producers and advisors for the film.
The newly designed, expanded edition of the book now includes many never-before-seen Friedman photos, along with a new postscript by Stecyk. This volume is a true testament to the rich history and evolution of skateboarding, chronicling the emergence and impact of the Z-Boys and their influence on the sport. It serves as an indispensable resource for skateboarding enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the cultural and artistic significance of this dynamic and ever-evolving sport.
product information:
| Attribute | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| publisher | Akashic Books, Ltd.; 2nd edition (July 2, 2019) | ||||
| language | English | ||||
| hardcover | 256 pages | ||||
| isbn_10 | 1617756997 | ||||
| isbn_13 | 978-1617756993 | ||||
| item_weight | 2.31 pounds | ||||
| dimensions | 9.4 x 1.2 x 9.4 inches | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #826,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #52 in Skateboarding (Books) #173 in Sports Photography #276 in Punk Music (Books) | ||||
| customer_reviews |
|
GUARANTEED SAFE CHECKOUT
24 Hours Cancellation
We accept order cancellation before Within 24 hours the product is shipped. If the order is cancelled you will get a full refund.
30 Days Returns & Exchanges Policy
If for any reason you are not satisfied with the purchased item,You have 30 days after delivery of your order to return an item.
After 30 days of delivery of your order, we will no longer accept returns.
Refund Process & Return conditions:
To request a return,please email us at:[email protected] ,We will respond within 24 hours after
the consumer sends the email (except weekends).
If it is a quality issue, please
provide an order number and attach clear photos of the items that represent the
issue.
After we receive the returned order, our Quality Assurance department will
inspect and verify the condition of the item.Upon acceptance of your return, a refund
will be issued to the original form of payment within 1-3 business days.
Make sure your item meets all our return conditions :
Items returned without authorization will not be accepted.
The time frame for return
must not exceed 30 days from when the original order was received.
Any promotional
gifts must also be returned with your returned item.
All items must be returned in
their original condition, without scratches or signs of wear, and must not be resized or
altered in any way.
Your return needs to be sent within the given time frame(3-12
working days)
Please make sure you provide us the tracking# and receipt after you
return.
Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, we will credit the credit limit to your credit card or original payment method within 5 business days (bank processing time frame).
MORE FROM skateboarding book
