# Skateboarding books **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [September 21, 2022, 3:29pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078 "2022-09-21T15:29:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Philbleasy](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Philbleasy](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Philbleasy)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2022, 3:29pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/1 "2022-09-21T15:29:43Z")
Can anyone recommend any decent skateboarding books, not really into reading but stuff to do with my interests I enjoy reading. Any good autobiographies or anything from skaters. ---
**Author:** ![Scurbrampwoody](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/scurbrampwoody/32/16083_2.png) [@Scurbrampwoody](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Scurbrampwoody)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/2 "2022-09-21T16:20:10Z")
I really enjoyed this. ![image](https://uksf-media.lon1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/original/3X/1/6/1626af038e75db420277f06dc53dd7e6d8841067.jpeg) I’ve read it a few times. It’s worth picking up a copy for sure. ---
**Author:** ![Mike](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/mike/32/15747_2.png) [@Mike](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Mike)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2022, 4:59pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/3 "2022-09-21T16:59:05Z")
I also liked the Rodney Mullen autobiog. ---
**Author:** ![Philbleasy](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Philbleasy](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Philbleasy)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/4 "2022-09-21T19:56:04Z")
The Mutt: How to skateboard and not kill yourself Is that the Rodney Mullen one? ---
**Author:** ![PolarJames](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/polarjames/32/10195_2.png) [@PolarJames](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/PolarJames)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2022, 8:42pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/5 "2022-09-21T20:42:30Z")
Yeah, that’s the one. I enjoyed it, interesting insight into his obsessive mind. When I was round my friend’s I was reading his Long Love Southbank book and that’s well worth a read I think. More of a coffee table book but has the history of Southbank. A less well known book is one by Gayton Hagglund called Inglewood skate rats. He was a pro filmer and it’s a pretty good read about the late 90s/early 2000s in California. ---
**Author:** ![PolarJames](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/polarjames/32/10195_2.png) [@PolarJames](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/PolarJames)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2022, 8:44pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/6 "2022-09-21T20:44:06Z")
> **[The Most Fun Thing: Dispatches from a Skateboard Life](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/56222218-the-most-fun-thing)** > > Perfect for fans of Barbarian Days, this memoir in essa… This one looks good too. ---
**Author:** ![andy\_smoke](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/andy_smoke/32/21480_2.png) [@andy\_smoke](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/andy_smoke)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/7 "2022-09-21T21:12:04Z")
like a book, but skinnier > **[The Class 2B Comic](https://class2b.bigcartel.com/product/the-class-2b-comic)** > > A 32 page colour comic on skateboarding ---
**Author:** ![Mike](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/mike/32/15747_2.png) [@Mike](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Mike)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2022, 6:49am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/8 "2022-09-22T06:49:03Z")
Yep, I liked it. I’ve also picked up the Kyle Beachy one above, but that’s to go after I’ve read the Jocko Weyland one. I’m not a huge reader and tend to buy picture books for skating. ---
**Author:** ![BDF](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/aeb1de/32.png) [@BDF](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/BDF)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2022, 7:30am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/9 "2022-09-22T07:30:40Z")
If you’re interested in books written by people that have themselves read over 100 books, can I recommend Scott Bourne? ---
**Author:** ![JibJibonee](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/jibjibonee/32/147_2.png) [@JibJibonee](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/JibJibonee)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2022, 7:41am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/10 "2022-09-22T07:41:22Z")
Have you read ‘A room with no windows’? ---
**Author:** ![andy\_smoke](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/andy_smoke/32/21480_2.png) [@andy\_smoke](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/andy_smoke)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2022, 7:49am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/11 "2022-09-22T07:49:04Z")
i liked bits of the Jocko Weyland one. curious about the Kyle Beachy - he had some bits published in Free that i enjoyed. again, bits of both ‘Life and Limb’ > **[Life and Limb: Skateboarders Write from the Deep End – Skate and Annoy Reviews](https://skateandannoy.com/reviews/print/2005/03/life-and-limb-skateboarders-write-from-the-deep-end/)** and Raphaël Zarka’s ‘On a Day With No Waves’ are excellent. massive shout to @anon28148673 's book > **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/misspelt_yoof?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D)** > > Create an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you. and ‘Skateboarding is a Not a Book’ is the absolute best. GHills forever ---
**Author:** ![Scurbrampwoody](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/scurbrampwoody/32/16083_2.png) [@Scurbrampwoody](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Scurbrampwoody)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2022, 8:46am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/13 "2022-09-22T08:46:51Z")
These are kind of at the opposite ends of the spectrum but both great in their own way. ![image](https://uksf-media.lon1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/original/3X/8/9/89f65396f90e8bd6716eb1d49b9e62a782bde2fe.jpeg) ![image](https://uksf-media.lon1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/original/3X/6/4/64432aba8b57203b75d3b4cfc3e3b8d65b5e0269.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![KeithBeef](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/keithbeef/32/31559_2.png) [@KeithBeef](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/KeithBeef)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2022, 8:50am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/14 "2022-09-22T08:50:29Z")
![20220814_102058](https://uksf-media.lon1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/original/3X/2/3/23f6f21e0a64e634172156dba467b01ca50d5ddb.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Scurbrampwoody](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/scurbrampwoody/32/16083_2.png) [@Scurbrampwoody](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Scurbrampwoody)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2022, 8:56am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/15 "2022-09-22T08:56:19Z")
I was stoked on this when I got it 43 years ago. Its relevance has probably slipped a little in the meantime. ![image](https://uksf-media.lon1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/original/3X/3/f/3f2ca46430ca2d8bc2b865907ea0bee439c4c0e2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Scurbrampwoody](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/scurbrampwoody/32/16083_2.png) [@Scurbrampwoody](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Scurbrampwoody)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2022, 11:55am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/17 "2022-09-22T11:55:43Z")
> [@PolarJames](#): > > A less well known book is one by Gayton Hagglund called Inglewood skate rats. Not heard of this. Just ordered a copy. Cheers. Also, the Goodreads mention of Barbarian Days\* in their review of The Most Fun Thing by Kyle Beachy was the kick that I needed to get me to order that too as I enjoyed that. - surf memoir by William Finnegan - can recommend. ---
**Author:** ![Ryan0401](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/ryan0401/32/24650_2.png) [@Ryan0401](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/Ryan0401)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2022, 4:43pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/18 "2022-09-22T16:43:02Z")
> **[Impossible: Rodney Mullen, Ryan Sheckler, and the Fantastic History of...](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Impossible-Sheckler-Fantastic-History-Skateboarding/dp/0762770260?tag=ukskateforum-21)** > > Buy Impossible: Rodney Mullen, Ryan Sheckler, and the Fantastic History of Skateboarding by Louison, Cole (ISBN: 9780762770267) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. ---
**Author:** ![anonymity](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/anonymity/32/65_2.png) [@anonymity](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/anonymity)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2022, 9:26pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/19 "2022-09-27T21:26:17Z")
😂😂 Strong memory lolz ---
**Author:** ![voodoo](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/voodoo/32/24279_2.png) [@voodoo](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/voodoo)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/20 "2023-03-25T16:12:20Z")
My copy of 1,000 skateboards (English version) turned up, does what it says on the tin with little pieces about skateboarding here and there (the start of skating, style, ect). ![image](https://uksf-media.lon1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/original/3X/d/b/db412e48f0bf14bf38e2429a38b87dab25af82c1.jpeg) I also found this second hand copy of New Skateboard Graphics for £3.60 with free P&P! As the spine is slightly damaged. £3.60! I expected it to be small and about 70 pages full of board companies like Plan-B with the same graphics just different colours for each pro, ect… but it must be a bit older than I thought and is big with some nice graphics. ![image](https://uksf-media.lon1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/original/3X/5/8/588a00863572cf457289740b845c448ed13fd62d.jpeg) ![image](https://uksf-media.lon1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/original/3X/e/f/ef35f28265600cb43a71758706498f3ebe13a6b9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![doowyrag](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/doowyrag/32/23325_2.png) [@doowyrag](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/doowyrag)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2023, 8:14am UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/21 "2023-03-28T08:14:05Z")
Just had an email to say Evri now have mine. ![image](https://uksf-media.lon1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/original/3X/1/3/132851389a79b7121438bf1926167e020f867df9.jpeg) Edit: I now have mine! ---
**Author:** ![doowyrag](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/user_avatar/ukskateforum.co.uk/doowyrag/32/23325_2.png) [@doowyrag](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/u/doowyrag)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2023, 2:34pm UTC](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078/22 "2023-03-28T14:34:46Z")
> [@doowyrag](#): > > I now have mine! First impression = 😍 [Next page](https://ukskateforum.co.uk/t/skateboarding-books/3078.md?page=2)