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Go skate day, the 4th of July is around the corner, and to be honest with you all, we’re feeling the Summer heat here at Skate Book Club. We’ve been hit with a barrage of things lately, both physical and mental. We’re coming out of it, but this month’s issue is a little light. We’ve got another giveaway, and there’s more of that coming next month as well.
I had the pleasure of meeting Kristi Sanders in real life recently, and she gifted me a copy of Coloring Coping, which I now offer to you all. Send an email to info@tailsof.org and let me know how much you’d love to have this book. Or, if you reaally must have it, and don’t wanna take any chances–go buy one.
Disposable: A History of Skateboard Art
10th Edition is coming with bonus stuff from Cliver
Any book that makes it to the 10th edition (or beyond one pressing) is special. Sean Cliver created the bible of skateboard graphics, and it continues to stand the test of time. He’s crafted a special package (for $200) that includes a mystery deck, tee, and who knows what else. The official release is on July 15th, 2026, but you can get in on the pre-sale now.
Tails Of… #5 is not available anymore
We’ve closed the books on issue #5, Tails Of… Photographers. The work has started on #6, and I can’t share too many details just yet, but it’s going to be good. Trust me. Every subscription helps keep Tails Of alive and growing, subscribe now and support the Tails Of project.
– Freeborn
Who’s putting this together, and why?John Freeborn, Natalie Porter & Adam Abada
John Freeborn began skateboarding in 1986 and still tries to do tricks today. He is the publisher of Tails Of… an art and skateboarding zine that features a rotating curator for each issue. In the early days, John published The Media Locals Zine, The Kill Rocco Zine, Milkcrate Digest, and several others. During college, he founded Good&Evil skateboards. Later, he co-founded the artist co-op SPACE1026 in Philadelphia. In 2012, he self-published Big Kids/Little Kids which showcased the emerging art scene in Philadelphia.
Natalie Porter began skateboarding in 1995 and continues to skate today. She is a public librarian and founder of the Womxn Skate History archive and Instagram account @womxnsk8history. In 2003, she wrote the thesis, Female Skateboarder and their Negotiation of Space and Identity and has been collecting resources on women’s skate history ever since. Natalie also contributed to the skate zines Armpit (2002-2004) as an OG member of
the Skirtboarders crew in Montreal, and Idlewood (2009-2014) with Michelle Pezel of Antisocial skateshop in Vancouver. ECW Press will publish her book Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides: a history of badass women skateboarders in Fall 2025.
Adam Abada is a skateboarder, artist, filmmaker, and writer from New Jersey who is currently living in Los Angeles, CA. Along with lifelong friend Zach Baker, he has directed the travel skate documentaries Backstreet Atlas and The Backstreet Atlas Guide to New Jersey. He’s also a contributing writer at Quartersnacks and has done commercial work for Vans, ESPN, Sundance TV, Bon Appétit, Pepsi, Nickelodeon, MTV, Adidas, and too many more to name.
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