Four Wheels and a Board

<b>A bold look at the creative controversial and vibrant history of skateboarding and the amazing skaters who continually reinvent it</b><br><br>Skateboarding isn't just a recreational activity but a professional sport lifestyle art form and cultural phenomenon. The striking book <i>Four Wheels and a Board</i> captures its spirited history iconic skateboarders diverse community and the palpable passion of the people who love it.&#160;It includes&#160;contributions from the most influential names in the game including Rodney Mullen Tony Hawk&#160;Mimi Knoop and more.<br>&#160;<br>The gorgeously designed book presents objects artifacts and photographs from the Smithsonian&#146;s collections that exemplify the vitality and innovation of skate culture. Book chapters are organized chronologically by decade from the&#160;'60s to present day starting with 20th-century surfboards moving through technological changes the&#160;disappearance of skate parks the rise of social media and collaborations and ending with never-before-seen objects from the 2020 Summer Olympics where skateboarding made its historic Olympic debut.&#160;<br>&#160;<br>Largely invented by youth skateboarding has attracted punks misfits and dreamers looking for somewhere to belong. The book<i> </i>features skateboards and skaters who open dialogues about race the gender binary queerness the displacement of Native people and so much more shining a light on people and places not often represented in traditional skateboard history. <i>Four Wheels and a Board</i> is a fresh look at a transformative culture and one hell of a ride.