Books – The Choncordia Skateboard Co.

MAY 10: DC Shoes “Defy Convention” Book Release Party- 20 Years of DC Skateboarding in Pictures

By Hali Estrada.

DC Shoes just released their Book “DEFY CONVENTION” 20 Years of Photography curated by Mike Blabac. We have the chance to go to the release party and to take a first look at this great compilation of the best photographs DC had in 20 years. The book is amazing and we highly recommend that you go get it ASAP, if you like Skateboarding as much as we do this book is a must have in your Library. We had a great night surrounded by so many talented people, we can’t wait to do it again.

OCT 25: New Decks Coming Soon.

By Hali Estrada.

Today is not only my Sisters Birthday ( Happy Birthday Sis !! ) but today is also the day Im almost done with half of the graphics for a new Board series. This will be One of Three new PRO Series coming before Christmas and they are Looking pretty good, here is a little preview of the Graphics for Sebastian and Jesus :), Im also always looking for more inspiration in one of my favorite books, Sean Clivers DISPOSABLE ;)

MAR 19: Marc McKee book release.

By Hali Estrada.

Skateboarding is freedom from anywhere you see it and the Art Marc McKee created in the 90’s during the World Industries revolution is prove that creativity and freedom go hand in hand. Marc just released a book and we were lucky enough to be at the opening ceremony last night at the HVW8 Art and Design Gallery in Los Angeles. Driving down Melrose and looking for parking was a pain but when we finally found a spot and walked inside the gallery we felt like kids walking into a candy store. The walls were cover with some of the best boards ever created along with original pencil art and oil paintings Marc did during the early 90’s, including the board that changed the shape and concave of all boards forever, the Vallely “Barnyard” Board and many of his controversial yet funny boards like the “Fucked up Blind Kids Series”.

I could write about those graphics for hours, for us they represent Skateboarding itself because those edgy drawings were the definition of individuality and they inspired us to do what we love in life.

The book is edited by Marc McKee and Winston Tseng (art director for Enjoi Skateboards) and is part of the Seen Unknown Artist series and I highly recommend you to go get it as soon as you can and If you are in LA go by the gallery and see by yourself the work of one of the best Artists in Skateboarding history, the exhibit will run until April 10th and if you are lucky you might get the chance to buy one of the limited prints and support the real deal.

"Let me write the songs of a nation; I don't care who writes it's laws"- Plato.

Limited prints were available including Mariano's Accidental Gun Death.

Hali Estrada, Marc McKee and Gunther Estrada

Hali in front of the best boards of the 90's.

Andre Beauvais and Gunther Estrada with the book.

The board that changed everything, the Vallely Barnyard Board.

Gunther in front of a rare gem, the Jason Lee "Burger" board.

Fucked up Blind Kids Original Artwork.

Skateboarding Legend Eric Dressen and Gunther Estrada, new tattoos are coming soon...

Madeleine and Hali

James Craig and Hali Estrada in front of James "Lake Show" Board.

Alvaro Santillana and Hali, it was a great night .

APR 05: Made For Skate.

A great publication made by FauxAmi Exhibitions from the SKATEBOARD MUSEUM STUTTGART in Germany. Made for Skate (the illustrated history of skateboard footwear) is the first well documented publication that depicts how Skateboard shoes emerged and went from only Skateboarders wearing them to an $800 Million a year business.

The Airwalks 540, cutted down to meet the demands of the Technical Skateboarding of that time.

With tons of info about all the precious classics from all times and special historical facts and photos that make this book worth more than its price and a “must have” for every Skateboarder, 400 pages of knowledge for everyone, get your own and be ready to flip pages of pure nostalgia from beginning to end. Here are some shots we took from the book, enjoy and go get yours !!.