True World Skate: The Culture of Indie Skateboarding

Dive into the rough and gritty world of indie skate culture and discover the community-driven ethos that has propelled the sport beyond its Californian origins.

Encounter the thrilling world of 2020s indie skate culture – its faces, brands and wildly diverse local scenes. With profiles, interviews and graphics from the best of this global generation of skaters, True World Skate pays homage to the community-driven ethos that has boosted skateboarding far beyond California.

Through captivating storytelling and vivid grease-smeared imagery, True World Skate uncovers the interconnected network of skaters, makers, communities and innovators who have contributed to the growth and evolution of skate culture.

Explore the diverse landscapes and communities that have fostered the spirit of independence and creativity at the heart of skateboarding, from suburban parks and urban playgrounds to war zones and wilderness. The vibrancy of this new global skate culture is captured in stunning photography and exclusive interviews with coaches, filmmakers, historians and community leaders. From board graphics to wheel makers and ramp builders, featured brands include Scout Hut, Moska Wheels, Cleaver, Proper Gnar, Heroin and many more.

About the Author

Suridh Das-Hassan and Ryo Sanada are creators of the bestselling Stickerbomb series and founders of art and illustration publisher Soi Books. Since 2004, they have documented underground culture through music, art and storytelling, producing bestselling sticker books and acclaimed documentary films. Their work explores subcultures, human rights and visual culture. The Stickerbomb series has 15 titles and sales of 500,000 copies worldwide.