Locals only california skateboarding book

Sep 09, 2015 it was the last year of the free spirit, he says. California skateboarding 1975 1978 ammo, 2012 published july 2, 2014 70s decordesignfashion, photography, skateboarding 4 comments. While he no longer photographs skateboarders, holland has preserved his past work in a fascinating book entitled locals only. The author will do the job very well because he has just documented what he has done very well too.

California skateboarding 19751978 stay safe and healthy. With their requisite bleached blonde hair, tanned bodies, tube socks and vans, these young outsiders are masterfully captured against a sometimes harsh but always sunny southern california landscape in locals only. A kid might have been in one of the most awkward stages of adolescence, but when he was sailing around an empty pool, holland reminds us, he was something else entirely. Skateboarding in 1970s california during the golden age of. Read locals only california skateboarding 19751978 ebook. California skateboarding 19751978 locals only by ammo book.

Why then must we leave the good thing like a book locals only. We have just talked about some of these amazing books. Locals only hugh holland, steve crist 9781934429471. About the author hugh holland began photographing skateboarders in southern california in 1975. California skateboarding 19751978 hardcover may 1, 2012. California skateboarding 19751978 will talk about athleticism and grace, and you will love it. Locals only california skateboarding 19751978 book or if any of the hyperlinks are not functioning, please create to email. Coloring activity book for skateboarding boys and girls 18 sep 2019. The name is inspired by one of the photos where a pool side bears the words locals only and no valleys, indicating skaters distaste for people from san fernando valley. The resulting photographs live on today in this exciting book, locals only, a beautifully designed, largeformat photography book featuring some of the most quintessential images ever made during the earliest days of skateboard culture. California break 1972, is now being seen for the first time at pyramid galerie istanbul, in the collective exhibition totally naked. Restless to escape the heat and fill the long summer days, kids quickly turned these dry pools into playgrounds that became the essential springboard for the. Locals only by hugh holland 2012, hardcover for sale.

We shall revise it, or send it for your requirements by email. It was published by ammo books and has a total of 76 pages in the book. California skateboarding 19751978 20120501 skip to main content. This photo was one from hugh holland collaboration with william s burroughs, from the 70s, which has not been published yet. Locals only book by hugh holland, steve crist editor 1. The book is a startlingly definitive record of the dawning of a sport and a subculture that were long ago corporatized, declawed, and sanitized. The picture show severe droughts in the 70s left empty swimming pools, kickstarting an. Nov 30, 2010 more than 30 years later, these magnificent photographs are revealed to the world in locals only. The locals only california skateboarding 19751978 has been a well known book, can be quickly within a library.

Skateboard culture in california in the 1970s has left an indelible mark on the sport and on americas cultural identity, and photographer hugh holland perfectly captured the spirit of this golden age in his beautiful photo album locals only. The picture show severe droughts in the 70s left empty swimming pools, kickstarting an explosive skateboarding scene. Featuring 120 oversized color images and a question and answer interview with holland, locals only portrays the halcyon days of california skateboarding. Hugh holland ghost world lords of dogtown z boys skate surf poster s california dreamin vintage california venice beach. I grew up during this time period and my brother had used my skates to make his own skateboard, so i witnessed many similar pictures. May 01, 2012 locals only is a celebration of youth.

Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Sep 15, 2010 this is a wonderful book that truly captures that magical period that existed only in southern california in the mid 1970s. This is a wonderful book that truly captures that magical period that existed only in southern california in the mid 1970s. Skateboarding in california 19751978 holland, hugh on. But one aim that will book can give many details for us. California skateboarding 19751978 20101026 unknown on. Top 3 skateboarding books bet 5 get 20 gbp bonuses. A few of you have a different opinion about reserve. While still a small subculture in most of the nation, skateboarding was quite popular in california, and growing fast. In the summer of 1975, southern california experienced a drought so severe it evaporated nearly all suburban swimming pools.

I was immediately welcome, he tells interviewer steve crist in locals only. Hugh hollands locals only is an indepth look at the early days of california skate culture. I grew up during this time period and my brother had used my skates to make his own skateboard, so i witnessed many similar pictures growing up. At the nascence of a cultural movementbefore extreme sports and corporate sponsorshipholland documented rebellious teens gliding through the drainage bowls and emptied. His collection of skateboarder photos has been released in the book locals only. Locals only has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Vintage photos reveal the carefree spirit of 1970s. Sep 04, 2011 hugh hollands locals only is an indepth look at the early days of california skate culture. California skateboarding 19751978 can give more knowledge and information about everything you want. Hugh holland began photographing skateboarders in southern california in 1975.

But at the end, the reason i stopped was because i didnt like photographing the company logos, you know. Skateboarders in 1970s california captured by hugh holland. Locals only by hugh holland 2012, hardcover for sale online. The 10 digit isbn is 1934429473 and the digit isbn is 9781934429471. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. All of the shots in locals only were taken in the 1970s, when skateboarding burst into american consciousness and survived claims it was faddish to become one of the biggest youth activities in the world. May 01, 2012 with their requisite bleached blonde hair, tanned bodies, tube socks and vans, these young outsiders are masterfully captured against a sometimes harsh but always sunny southern california landscape in locals only. Ammo bookss new retrospective locals only examines the emergences of the 1970s brand of southern california skateboarding through hollands unique lens, presenting a visual history of the essence. Top 3 skateboarding books bet 5 get 20 gbp bonuses easy.