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This category offers \u003cstrong\u003ea selection of engaging and informative books about the history, culture, techniques and artists related to skateboarding\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Discover biographies of legendary skateboarders, offering a fascinating insight into the lives of some of the \u003cstrong\u003ebiggest names in skateboarding\u003c\/strong\u003e , as well as their influence on skate culture. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/livres-skate\"\u003eThese skateboarding books\u003c\/a\u003e allow you to \u003cstrong\u003ediscover inspiring hero stories\u003c\/strong\u003e and better understand how the sport has evolved over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/livres-skate\"\u003eOur Skate Books category\u003c\/a\u003e on our Woodstockshop site offers a varied and fascinating selection of books on this \u003cstrong\u003eworld-famous\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eurban sport\u003c\/strong\u003e . You can find books adapted to your level of practice, \u003cstrong\u003ebiographies of legendary skateboarders\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ephotography and art books such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/santa-cruz-the-art-of-jim-philips-book\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Art of Jim Philips\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e , as well as thrilling adventure stories. Dive into our selection of skateboarding books to discover everything there is to know about this dynamic urban board sport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFast and free delivery in mainland France from 50 euros of purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not hesitate to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e for any other information or come and meet us at our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/le-showroom-woodstockshop\"\u003eshowroom\u003c\/a\u003e located in the Basque Country!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"santa-cruz-the-art-of-jim-philips-book","title":"Santa Cruz - The Art Of Jim Phillips Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eBook \u003cstrong\u003eThe Art Of Jim Phillips\u003c\/strong\u003e by Santa Cruz: 937 illustrations, 208 pages! Mythical for all collectors and lovers of skateboards, surfing and design\/graphics\/illustration! 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A complete page in the history of skateboarding in his own right, Jim Phillips is one of the most significant artists in the skateboarding universe. 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