Skateboarding and Urban Landscapes in Asia: Endless Spots

by Duncan McDuie-Ra

As urban development in Asia has accelerated, cities in the region have become central to skateboarding culture, livelihoods, and consumption. Asia's urban landscapes are desired for their endless supply of 'spots'. A spot is assemblage of objects, surfaces and obstacles holding the possibilities to perform skateboarding manoeuvres (tricks). Spots are not built for skateboarding; they are accidents of urban planning and commercial activity; glitches...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9463723137
• ISBN13: 9789463723138
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"