"'93 Til: A Photographic Journey Through Skateboarding in the 1990s" is a captivating photographic collection that captures the growth of skateboarding in the US over the past three decades, with a particular focus on the pivotal 1990s.
As the sport makes its Olympic debut in the 2021 Summer Games in Tokyo, the book gains relevance, serving as a portal into a time when skateboarding was searching for identity and undergoing significant cultural shifts.
The photographs, quotes, and anecdotes reflect an era before social media and corporate influences, offering a glimpse into what many skaters consider the golden years of skateboarding.
The 230-page book, curated by photographer Pete Thompson, features unseen images from the '90s, including action shots, portraits, and candid moments, providing a raw and unapologetic perspective of a bygone era.
Accompanied by quotes from legends like Tony Hawk, Arto Saari, and Jamie Thomas, "93 til" is both a nostalgic journey and a historical document of skateboarding's evolution.
