{"product_id":"mark-gonzales-hardcover","title":"Mark Gonzales - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Gonzales\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSem Rubio\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer), \u003cb\u003eHiroshi Fujiwara\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed the \"Most Influential Skateboarder of All Time\" by Transworld Skateboarding, Mark Gonzales aka The Gonz is one of the most recognizable names in skateboarding, art, and street style. Born in California in 1968, Gonzales entered the skateboarding world at age 13, and by 16, was featured on the cover of Thrasher magazine. Widely revered since then as the inventor of street skating, Gonzales has remained one of the most prolific innovators in both skateboarding and contemporary art.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart skate photography, part intimate portrait, this is a bold collection of work straight from the mind of the artist, as seen through Sem Rubio's iconic photography. After working together for over a decade, Rubio and Gonzales have created an impressive archive that became the seed for this stunning monograph.\u003cbr\u003eHailed for a sense of fearlessness and creativity, Gonzales has always had a way of changing the game, whether through his inventive skateboarding or his creative art and writing. His long-standing collaborations with brands including Adidas, Supreme, Thrasher, RETROSUPERFUTURE, JanSport, and Études, gathered together for the first time in this volume, showcase a rebellious vision that has cemented his place in both skateboard and pop culture history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis indispensable volume gathers new, personal insights into legendary tricks and collaborations. It is a verbal and visual testimony of his many worlds. Specially-commissioned interviews with Spike Jonze, Hiroshi Fujiwara, KAWS, Ed Templeton, Tommy Guerrero, Tony Hawk, Blondey McCoy, Gus Van Sant and more are peppered throughout the book, making this a truly kaleidoscopic portrait of the ever-evolving, revolutionary artist.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Gonzales\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as The Gonz, is an American professional skateboarder and artist. He is known as a pioneer of modern street skateboarding and was named the Most Influential Skateboarder of All Time by \u003ci\u003eTransworld Skateboarding\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. \u003cb\u003eSem Rubio\u003c\/b\u003e cut his teeth as an artist by becoming one of the world's foremost skateboard photographers. He is based in Blanes, Catalunya. \u003cb\u003eHiroshi Fujiwara\u003c\/b\u003e is a Japanese musician, producer, and designer. \u003cb\u003eTom Sachs\u003c\/b\u003e is an American contemporary artist. \u003cb\u003eGus Van Sant \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning American filmmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 11.7 x 9.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42699875811391,"sku":"9780847868704","price":59.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/79fe36530801950206947eb2b223c2c8.webp?v=1765014783","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/mark-gonzales-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}