The Evolution of Skating is a collaboration, a journey of sorts, detailing the skate culture. It is the "Evolution" of the skater and how they have grown in passion and skill over the years. Featuring the stories of Skaters legendary and new, Deejays, Event Coordinators, Videographers, Skate Critics, rink owners national and international. Each chapter will provide a sneak peek inside the life of the individual and the culture, this gritty, fun, family friendly, sometimes underground but well-known phenomenon that has stood the test of time. A family pastime that has been passed down through the ages, irrespective of race, religion, social or financial status. It's an art that can be enjoyed as a family or alone. It's a stress reliever, fun, exercise, a sport, entertainment and even a life saver to some.

Discusses skating's many technical and artistic advances, its important figures, its intrigues and scandals, and the historical high points during its evolution.

In contemporary North America, figure skating ranks among the most 'feminine' of sports and few boys take it up for fear of being labelled effeminate or gay. Yet figure skating was once an exclusively male pastime - women did not skate in significant numbers until the late 1800s, at least a century after the founding of the first skating club. Only in the 1930s did figure skating begin to acquire its feminine image. Artistic Impressions is the first history to trace figure skating's striking transformation from gentlemen's art to 'girls' sport. With a focus on masculinity, Mary Louise Adams examines how skating's evolving gender identity has been reflected on the ice and in the media, looking at rules, technique, and style and at ongoing debates about the place of 'art' in sport. Uncovering the little known history of skating, Artistic Impressions shows how ideas about sport, gender, and sexuality have combined to limit the forms of physical expression available to men.

Put together by cool cats Stanton Hartsfield and Jason Cohn, this book not only features classic skateboards, the book itself is shaped like a classic skateboard! Surf to Skate Volume #1 covers skateboards from the 1950's into the 1960's and features excellent photographs along with manufacturers name and what era they were produced. This is an excellent gift idea... but you may want to grab two, we know you are going to want to keep one for yourself.

"The Evolution Of Skateboarding" provides a comprehensive exploration of the evolution and cultural impact of skateboarding. From its humble origins in 1950s California to its global phenomenon status today, this book delves into the sport's rich history, its influence on urban culture, and the creativity of skateboard design. Through captivating narratives and captivating imagery, readers will gain insight into the rebellious spirit, innovation, and community that define skateboarding. Whether a seasoned skateboarder or a history enthusiast, this book offers a compelling journey through the exhilarating world of skateboarding.

Every culture has a creation myth, and skateboarding is no different. The Ollie forged a new identity for skateboarding after its invention in the 1970s, and it lies at the root of nearly every significant move in street skating today. This groundbreaking no-handed aerial has also affected the evolution of surfing and snowboarding, and has left a permanent impression upon popular culture and language. This, then, is the story of the Ollie, the history and technology that set the stage for its creation, the pioneers who made it happen, and the skaters who used it to start a revolution.

A definitive source, THE HISTORY OF ROLLER SKATING explores roller skating from its inception to the present. Chapters focus upon speed skating, artistic skating, & roller hockey, as well as roller rink music & skating costumes. All aspects of the history of roller skating, including vaudeville performances, the popular 1940s & 50s skating act the Skating Vanities, & skating associations, are covered in this informative, lively book. With over 150 photographs from the National Museum of Roller Skating expanding the text, THE HISTORY OF ROLLER SKATING is a must for anyone who has been skating for years or just beginning, & for those simply interested in one of America's most popular & enduring sports. The book is a paperback with 112 pages. Color cover & back with black & white photographs on the inside. $20.00.