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Skate[scape] Skate + Escape
by Peter Soutullo
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Overview


skate[scape] skate + escape is a unique book capturing the creative nature of graphic design, skateboarding and skater's answering the question, "Why do you skate?" through visuals and words.
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Description


skate[scape] skate + escape is a unique book capturing the creative nature of graphic design, skateboarding and skater's answering the question, "Why do you skate?" through visuals and words. This is a project that started years ago, it was to merge together my two passions — graphic design and skateboarding. Many awesome skaters and photographers have donated photos and their stories or quotes to explain why they skate. For some, it could be an escape from real life or maybe an outlet for creative expression or just a mode of transportation to the corner store. It's different for everyone. There is no wrong or right reason to ride a skateboard. Just push. The creative element that can be found throughout skateboarding, has always had a unique kinship to art and design Both can be extremely creative, expressive, rewarding, loud or quiet ­­— whatever the hell you want it to be. This book project is a perfect example of this. It's my interpretation of the photos, words and graphic design coming together. I owe a lot to skateboarding. It has been the catalyst for many things in my life — my career as a designer, this book project, the music I listen to and even how I observe the city landscape for something that could be skated. Skateboarding has given me an unlimited source of inspiration. Now go skate + escape!
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Peter has over 25 years in the design industry, 13 years in collegiate design education and has been skating since the late 80s. He has a great passion for skateboarding, graphic design, music and family that he uses as creative inspiration for this new project. He says he owes a lot to skateboarding. It has been the catalyst for many things in his life—his career as a designer, this book project, the music he listens too and even how he observes the city landscape. Skateboarding has given Peter an unlimited source of inspiration. In middle school, Peter found skateboarding and was introduced to new types of music through skateboarding, specifically, punk, hardcore and heavy metal and this was the beginning! Peter loved the graphics on the boards, t-shirts, album covers, stickers and the skate magazines. He couldn't get enough of it.In middle school, Peter found skateboarding and was introduced to new types of music through skateboarding, specifically, punk, hardcore and heavy metal and this was the beginning! Peter loved the graphics on the boards, t-shirts, album covers, stickers and the skate magazines. He couldn't get enough of it. In middle school, Peter found skateboarding and was introduced to new types of music through skateboarding, specifically, punk, hardcore and heavy metal and this was the beginning! Peter loved the graphics on the boards, t-shirts, album covers, stickers and the skate magazines. He couldn't get enough of it.That feeling and love of skateboarding, music and design have never left and is still used as a huge source of inspiration for Peter and the projects he creates.Peter lives in Orlando, Florida [nowhere near Disney] and is a native Floridian. yes, they do exist! He is married and has one awesome daughter. Besides skating and design, Peter enjoys spending time with his family, movies, going to concerts, eating and even cooking once in a while.
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Book details

Genre:PHOTOGRAPHY

Subgenre:Subjects & Themes / Sports

Language:English

Pages:120

Hardcover ISBN:9780578902036


Overview


skate[scape] skate + escape is a unique book capturing the creative nature of graphic design, skateboarding and skater's answering the question, "Why do you skate?" through visuals and words.

Read more

Description


skate[scape] skate + escape is a unique book capturing the creative nature of graphic design, skateboarding and skater's answering the question, "Why do you skate?" through visuals and words. This is a project that started years ago, it was to merge together my two passions — graphic design and skateboarding. Many awesome skaters and photographers have donated photos and their stories or quotes to explain why they skate. For some, it could be an escape from real life or maybe an outlet for creative expression or just a mode of transportation to the corner store. It's different for everyone. There is no wrong or right reason to ride a skateboard. Just push. The creative element that can be found throughout skateboarding, has always had a unique kinship to art and design Both can be extremely creative, expressive, rewarding, loud or quiet ­­— whatever the hell you want it to be. This book project is a perfect example of this. It's my interpretation of the photos, words and graphic design coming together. I owe a lot to skateboarding. It has been the catalyst for many things in my life — my career as a designer, this book project, the music I listen to and even how I observe the city landscape for something that could be skated. Skateboarding has given me an unlimited source of inspiration. Now go skate + escape!

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About the author


Peter has over 25 years in the design industry, 13 years in collegiate design education and has been skating since the late 80s. He has a great passion for skateboarding, graphic design, music and family that he uses as creative inspiration for this new project. He says he owes a lot to skateboarding. It has been the catalyst for many things in his life—his career as a designer, this book project, the music he listens too and even how he observes the city landscape. Skateboarding has given Peter an unlimited source of inspiration. In middle school, Peter found skateboarding and was introduced to new types of music through skateboarding, specifically, punk, hardcore and heavy metal and this was the beginning! Peter loved the graphics on the boards, t-shirts, album covers, stickers and the skate magazines. He couldn't get enough of it.In middle school, Peter found skateboarding and was introduced to new types of music through skateboarding, specifically, punk, hardcore and heavy metal and this was the beginning! Peter loved the graphics on the boards, t-shirts, album covers, stickers and the skate magazines. He couldn't get enough of it. In middle school, Peter found skateboarding and was introduced to new types of music through skateboarding, specifically, punk, hardcore and heavy metal and this was the beginning! Peter loved the graphics on the boards, t-shirts, album covers, stickers and the skate magazines. He couldn't get enough of it.That feeling and love of skateboarding, music and design have never left and is still used as a huge source of inspiration for Peter and the projects he creates.Peter lives in Orlando, Florida [nowhere near Disney] and is a native Floridian. yes, they do exist! He is married and has one awesome daughter. Besides skating and design, Peter enjoys spending time with his family, movies, going to concerts, eating and even cooking once in a while.
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Ed
Pure Skate Stoke This is a completely unique book on skateboarding ! It doesn’t dictate history. It affords you the opportunity to feel the vibe from a wide array of skaters. Good, bad or indifferent: skaters share a common energy. Interpretation by one individual is parallel and common ground for the next. And the chorus sings the same song in a different key. Along with the photos and artwork, this book is a genuine conduit to what makes us tick. Thank you for capturing of corralling all this energy into one book! Pick up a copy. It’s the goods!!! Read more
Ricardo
Beautiful book Didn’t expect to receive the book so quickly. It’s beautiful! Way better than expected. A great read! If you’re not a fan of skateboarding than this book will change that! Read more