Made for Skate: The Illustrated History of Skateboard Footwear

Corte Madera, CA: Gingko Press, Inc., 2008. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Cap10. A delight for all skateboarders, this 400-page book takes you on a nostalgic trip through skateboarding footwear from the origins of the sport through the wild popularity surge of the 1980s-1990s & into the 21st century. Decorated throughout with photographs, ads, & other color illustrations alongside text. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from Gingko Press, 2008, SIGNED by two of the Authors with a personalized inscription ("To Jim") on copyright page. Oversized hardcover has decorative gray/black/white paper over boards with a photo of gnarly toes on front cover. Condition is Fine (our highest grade): feels Brand New & unread, marred by only a hint of shelfwear/rubbing to lower extremities. Completely clean, binding straight & strong, pages white, colors vivid; NO writing/underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib. Please see our photos--they show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images! Description & photos copyright 2021 by Gargoyle Books. Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); Weekends & holidays ship very next business day. SORRY: book is too large & heavy for expedited domestic or any international shipping without pre-approval of postage increase (at least double per USPS rates).