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The book “New Skateboard Graphics” celebrates contemporary visuals for skateboarding by showcasing over 400 illustrations and 20 interviews with skate artists and designers. The book was authored by The MVA and published by Mark Batty Publisher.
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scope: book proposal / project management / editorial developement / writing + interviews / publication design + art direction / production
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duration: 4/2007–8/2007 / time: 260 hours
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materials: Casebound book / 144 pages / 4-color process with spot UV-varnish on cover
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The end-papers catalog every single board featured in the order they appear, thus acting as a visual index of the entire work.
5Boro section opener. Photograph ©5Boro.
5Boro spread.
5Boro spread.
Chocolate section opener. Art by Evan Hecox.
Chocolate spread 1.
Zoo York spread.
Appendix opener. Photograph ©Hessenmob.
Appendix A. Instead of bios, “New Skateboard Graphics” features interviews with 24 contemporary skateboard designers.