This Is Skateboarding

Welcome to skateboarding, where self-expression rules, adventures are wild and every ramp or rail is an exciting new ride!Join us on a whirlwind journey to celebrate the rise of the global skateboarding scene, from the streets of LA to its first Olympic Games! Check out iconic skateparks and gravity-defying tricks. Meet trailblazers, activists and medal-winning champions, and discover how skateboarding has influenced everything from shoes to art and urban design.Written in consultation with Neil Ellis from Skateboard GB and illustrated by artist and skateboarder Peter Phobia.