John Lennon or Ozzy – You Choose
March 24, 2011, 4:37 pm
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we’ve got pizza
February 24, 2011, 6:49 pm
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last october we opened a little pizza shop in downtown los angeles called toddy g’s pizza. this is our signature margherita pizza. it’s called the giordanella fresca. it’s my favorite pie. get a whole pie or get it by the slice.

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twitter – @toddygspizza

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I’m back
February 24, 2011, 6:20 pm
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Will have a new post shortly.

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I’ve Moved
January 25, 2009, 2:37 pm
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I will no longer be posting here on wordpress.com and have moved to my new website. Thanks for checking out my site. http://www.salmanagah.com

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James Bubba Stewart And Chad Reed Mean Business

So I’m a little late jumping on the A1 Supercross opener bandwagon. Whatever! My good friend Toddy G and I spent the entire day at the races watching practice, eating out of the roach coach in the pits and geeking out on the sweet rides the factory’s dreamed up for the top racing stars of 2009. Was I surprised to see James Stewart on his head? Yes. Was I surprised that Chad Reed brought his A game. Not at all. I’m happy to report that it looks like it’s going to be a dogfight to the end. Halleluia!

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Something you don’t see very often! Another racer passing Stewart and actually pulling away. Impressive.

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Stewart on the charge back by Reed, several corners before going down.



San Jose’s Favorite Son?

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I was born in Washington D.C. and I still own that shirt I was wearing in that picture.



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Jake Weimer Beams The Camera
December 22, 2008, 11:54 pm
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Jake Weimer is pitting out of Mitch Payton‘s, Pro Circuit rig this year. You know what that means? It means Mitch thinks the kid can win. In this picture Jake confident as ever beams the camera while pounding out hot laps aboard his lightning fast Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki KX250f.

Courtesy of Kawasaki

Courtesy of Kawasaki



The Wrestler Starring Mickey Rourke
December 20, 2008, 2:38 pm
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Price and I went to see a special preview by the Hammer Museum of The Wrestler, directed and produced by Darren Aronofsky, starring Mickey Rourke. Afterward the Hammer hosted a Q&A with Aronofsky and Mickey. Mickey Rourke gave a stellar performance in the film and stated as a matter of fact that the credit for his performance was due to Darren’s direction and that instead of learning to wrestle for four months he’d rather be in Miami getting laid. Mickey discussed, how as a young actor with a passion for boxing and competition that he strived to be the best actor Hollywood has ever known, but quickly found out that in Hollywood being good at acting and being an A-lister were two totally different things. This knowledge assisted Rourke in his downward spiral of renegade carelessness, alcoholism and drug addiction. Mickey said that Darren was a “tough” director and that his toughness was key in assisting him to be the best he’s ever been in a film to date. Mickey went on to explain that by “tough” he didn’t mean to scare other actors away from working with Darren, because his toughness was not hard nosed, but more a sense of passion and dedication to produce the best film while encouraging actors under his direction to be their best. Darren talked about how it was difficult to find financing for the film because of Mickey’s past reputation. If my memory serves me correctly I believe the movie was made for around 10 million dollars. The sound track by Bruce Springsteen was a donation because of Mickey’s relationship with the boss and Axl Rose gave the rights to use a song off of Appetite for Destruction for 20k, which is supposedly unheard of. In this brief video clip Mickey talks about how he first discovered director, Darren Aronofsy and his perception of Aronofsky as a film maker, which compelled him to want to star in the film. Shortly after the Q&A started it became apparent that Mickey was appreciative of the opportunity to speak to the audience, but would rather wrap it up to go outside to suck on a Marlboro Red.

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Ricky Carmichael Chases James Stewart

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It’s December 13th, 2008. As the holidays approach and 2008 comes to a close; the last days through new years mark a time when race fans will twiddle their thumbs, waiting fervently in anticipation for the beginning of the Supercross season. As I reflect on years past with line ups on the starting gate including Ricky Carmichael, Kevin Windham, Chad Reed, Jeff Emig, Ezra Lusk, Sebastian Tortelli, David Vuillemin, James Stewart, and Jeremy McGrath, I can’t help but wonder what kind of season Anaheim 1 will usher in. Following Ricky’s retirement (more…)



Betty Page R.I.P (1923-2008)
December 12, 2008, 4:51 pm
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Crazy Love The Burt and Linda Pugach Documentary
November 22, 2008, 2:45 pm
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Please do yourself a favor and watch Crazy Love. Truly astonishing!

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give your coffee table skatebook for the holidays

skatebook (a league on it’s own)” – worldwide skateboarding

“I just recieved my Skatebooks and am changing my underware as we speak” – John Mcmahon

“My copies arrived and I can safely say these books are the greatest tribute to skateboarding. The amazing work in each ‘issue’ will be remembered forever and ever. I haven’t been this inspired by a skate publication since I was a kid* in the 80s/early 90s where I’d read the mags cover-to-cover over n’ over… Hats off to all involved and more power to you!” – sahlan78


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Jean-Michel Basquiat
November 19, 2008, 10:07 am
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I mowed through this book. Lots of name dropping and more focused on the art and club scene in New York in the 80′s, but enjoyable to read nonetheless.



Selections From Map Of The Inner War by Ed Templeton

Templeton Art

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An American Index Of The Hidden And Unfamiliar by Taryn Simon
October 27, 2008, 2:50 pm
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In American Index Of The Hidden And Unfamiliar, Taryn Simon exposes the complexities of people, places, things and organizations that exist all around us everyday as we go along our merry way. Some of the most painfully plain images explode into life as the revelation of what your eyes are looking at is revealed in the subtext that accompanies the pictures. Part of the wonder is how a civilian photographer could even gain access to capture some of the images within the collection. A definite must see.



Molly Schiot’s Opening At Phyllis Stein Art Downtown Los Angeles

Last night we went to see our dear friend Molly Schiot‘s opening at Phyllis Stein Art in downtown Los Angeles. Artwalk has become quite a scene. Considering the gloom and doom propaganda that pervades popular media it was delighting to see just how many people showed up to see and snatch up art by some of LA’s emerging artists.

PS: Please excuse my photos as they do not represent just how incredible the works looks in person.

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The Daily Gonz #19 Put That On Your Blog And?


The Daily Gonz #18 The Front Engine Dragster

Front engine dragster by world famous artist and expert diaper changer Mark Gonzales.



James Bubba Stewart To Yamaha

Here is a first look of James Bubba Stewart roosting a berm on a Yamaha. photo Simon Cudby



Saddleback 2 I Miss You
October 2, 2008, 9:34 am
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A photo of me jumping the hill, taken around Y2K at Saddleback.



Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School An Adventure Of A Lifetime

Me with Frank Hawley Multi-Time NHRA Drag Racing Funny Car Champion and World Class Instructor, September 25, 2008 Las Vegas Motor Speedway

When I decided to go to Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School, I had no idea what to expect. As a matter of fact I signed up at the very last minute so from the time I was accepted until the moment I got there I didn’t have much time to develop expectations. It was suggested that each student immerse him or herself in the procedures for driving the car, understanding where all the controls are and what they do, and to have it all memorized. That meant I had homework to do. Just the thought of school brought me back to the dreadful days of high school, where I would usually escape by imagining myself traveling around the world skateboarding new and undiscovered terrain. For a split second a similar thought of dread echoed in my brain as I contemplated what this experience was going to be like. Class started at 7:30am sharp on Wednesday and Thursday, September 24-25th at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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Cool Hand Luke aka Paul Newman
September 27, 2008, 10:33 am
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Thank You For The Inspiration! - Paul Newman 1925 - 2008 RIP

Thank You For The Inspiring Us To Be Individuals! Paul Newman 1925 - 2008 RIP Cool Hand Luke



Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds with Cat Power

Nick Cave Performing "Into My Arms"

Several nights ago Price and I went to the Hollywood Bowl to see Cat Power along with Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds. Skalebrity sightings included Andrew Reynolds, Braydon Szfranski, Slash, and Alyssa Lightner from Sole Tech. The Hollywood Bowl is an amazing venue. It is the largest outdoor amphitheater in the United States. The best part about it is that you can bring a picnic. The concert was fantastic. We highly recommend the Bowl.

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Skateboards

Pictured here are two of my new pro models that were just released on Black Label. It’s quite humorous to me actually because besides giving Lucero, Shepard Fairey‘s phone number, I didn’t have much to do with these designs. When I first turned pro for Real Skateboards in 1991 and as well when I rode for Lance Mountain‘s company The Firm in the late 90′s I used to be involved with every aspect of the design of my boards. I’d say I was somewhat particular about my shapes and dimensions even down to 1/16 of an inch.  I actually used to draw my own templates and submit ideas for graphics and sign off on the design and dimensions. Maybe that is one of the reasons that there is such a disconnect in the market for skaters who buy skateboards; they just aren’t personal anymore. I don’t mean to sound ungrateful, quite the contrary I’m grateful to have pro models out still, it’s just my opinion that if more pros actually took the time to be involved with the products that had their name on them that consumers would respond. I may be wrong. Anyway, the deck on the left is a graphic that Shepard Fairey did for me celebrating 20 years of the Black Label Elephant and the other one is a graphic adapted from Jason Adams Cadilac Ranch series of paintings.

Black Label Salman Agah Pro Model Decks

Black Label Salman Agah Pro Model Decks



2008 Hammer Fellows Dinner | John Lautner’s Hope Residence and Elrod House

Price standing on the front lawn of the Hope residence

Yesterday, thanks to my wife Price, I had the great pleasure of being one of 60 or so people to visit the astonishing Southridge home of Dolores and Bob Hope designed by John Lautner in Palm Springs. This remarkable property set on eight acres was the precursor for a dinner at another very well-known Lautner design, the Elrod House. As you will see in the 30+ images, we had a delightful time. A special thank you is in order for David Morehouse and Laura Sils from the Hammer Museum who constructed this fabulous evening. They are wonderful people! Check out our pictures.

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Some Of My Favorite Songs From Past Video Parts
September 12, 2008, 10:46 am
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Check out my playlist of songs that I picked from skate video parts on Fairtilizer.



USPS skatebook sale

I know my photoshop skills are whack, but the deal is we just set up USPS as a shipping option to save our customers money on shipping. skatebook is for sale, so do yourself a favor and get one while they are still in stock. oh! that would be doing me a favor as well.

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Selections And Musings From Culver City Gallery Openings

SELF PORTRAIT at Kim Light Gallery featuring SIMMONS AND BURKE

KEHINDE WILEY at Roberts and Tilton Gallery

Yesterday Price, Justin, Samantha, Christopher, Chelsea and I went trippin around Culver City to see some openings. Click inside to see a sample of some of the marvelous work we saw. (more…)



David Bailey Motocross Legend
September 6, 2008, 9:56 am
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It’s not often that I get star struck. I simply don’t give a damn. However when I saw David Bailey inside the confines of the ASR Trade Show in San Diego, I got felt giddy. For those of you that don’t know Bailey is an 80′s motocross ICON. He defined tenacious back in the day and rides a wheelchair now to prove it. The fact of the matter is that he’s been a voice for motocross for decades and paved the way for the conditions that riders currently enjoy. A true champion.

Bailey leading Johnny O’Mara in Paris back in the day



Lions In Zimbabwe

Last year, along with a couple friends, Price and I traveled to Africa for 3 weeks. One of our stops was a lion rehabilitation center in Zimbabwe. Our dear friends at Lodges of Botswana put together an immaculate itenerary for us. Word to the Mother Land. The lions in the picture are 10 month old male orphans. We were each given a small stick to protect ourselves. Good thing they just finished eating.



Kate Moss Not Wearing A Bikini
September 2, 2008, 8:38 am
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The cover and images of Kate Moss in the new Interview magazine are extraordinary. The last of the Super Models delivers a smokin hot photo essay of Kate to say the least.



James Stewart Searches, Seeks and Destroys!

The weather channel should name a hurricane after this kid, cause he just decimated and demolished the playing field. James Bubba Stewart does it! A perfect season! Not even RC showed the type of dominance displayed in his career, like what  James Bubba Stewart displayed this past outdoor motocross season. Now that the season is over James Stewart becomes the 1st ever racer in the history of racing to win every major title. Not to mention according to the “AMA Toyota MX Laps Led” out of the 382 laps raced in the series, Stewart led 369 of them. Talk about dominant. Stewart‘s 2008 outdoor campaign will forever be remembered in the annuls of motocross history as a season littered with vision, determination, heart and commitment. Stewart has known since he was a child that he wanted to be dominant. As you can see in the photo James is an imaginative rider not limiting himself in any capacity. Stay tuned as James Stewart and the rest of Team America proceed to defend our title at the Motocross des Nations in England.



Jake Phelps I Mean Cator Sparks

While in New York several weeks ago our dear friend Cator Sparks took us out for a night of frolic and fun. I can’t remember the name of this gay bar that we went to. I was snapping pictures and staying as close to Price as possible so that I didn’t find a random tongue down my throat. I just love this photo of Cator in my slave skateboards hat, he kinda resembles notorious Thrasher Magazine editor at large, Jake Phelps. “get in where you fit in!”



Scout Seals The Deal

This is our dog Scout. Every day when I start to make coffee, Scout slowly makes her way out of our bedroom to greet me. Right after a brief, but thorough stretch she calmly walks over to the front door and waits for me to gather my belongings. When I pick up the keys off the holder next to the door she proceeds to hop getting her front feet of the ground about 2 inches or so. She’s ready to go. Today was a big day for us as we signed our first non-endemic book distribution deal. Very soon skatebook will be available to everyone all over the United States through traditional book sellers. I’m proud that our loyal bulldog Scout was there to help seal the deal. She also met the team over at GrindTV.com as well, but we forgot to take a picture over there.



THE OUTSKIRTS of AWESOME by michael burnett

Michael Burnett, one of skateboarding‘s most important photographers of this past decade published THE OUTSKIRTS of AWESOME. All of the photos were taken on skateboarding trips during the summer of 2007. Inside the book there are images documenting the human condition as it occurred on Michael’s travels with various skateboard teams. Countries and continents visited include Europe, Russia, China, and the USA. Get one while they last.



Coco Santiago Gnar
Coco Santiago China Banks San Francisco Late 80's

Coco Santiago China Banks San Francisco Late 80's



James Bubba Stewart Scrubs His First Championship Outdoors

One the most dynamic and exciting racers in the history of motocross finally does it. After battling through RC, injuries, immaturity, what seemed to be insurmountable pressure from other people’s expectations, James Bubba Stewart clinches the US Motocross Championship at the Spring Creek National. Not only is this Stewart‘s first championship in the premier class outdoors, but there is a very good chance that he could have a perfect season. Congratulations to James Stewart, Kawasaki, Fox Head and the Stewart family and team on an extraordinary outdoor season.



Ryan Villopoto Wins 3rd Motocross Lites Championship

Coming from 38th to 2nd place just seconds behind Ryan Dungey, Ryan Villopoto clinches the US Motocross Nationals. An amazing ride, Ryan came up through the crowd to win his 3rd national lites championship. Congrats to the whole Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki team. Can’t wait to see what kind of fire Ryan brings to the 450 class.



Ryan Sheckler Blasting Over My Head

Love him or hate him, Ryan Sheckler can blast. Check out this clip of Shecks blasting over my head at the Laguna Hills skatepark as seen in the Lance Mountain Edition of skatebook. Book 3 from skatebook The Lance Mountain Edition is now for sale get one while they last 1st come 1st serve.

photo Mike Ballard



King of Beers
August 9, 2008, 12:03 pm
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For A Good Time Call 718.387.9006

where do i get a skatebook? where can i find skatebook? how do I get a skatebook? what is a skatebook? answer all of these questions this thursday night at kcdc skateshop in brooklyn, ny from 6-9pm. there will be free tequila sampling by pura casta tequila company if you are 21 and over. also the party is definitely not sponsored by the brewery that is directly across the street. so our guess is that they are not a contender for the unofficial, official beer of skateboarding contest. kcdc is at 90 n. 11th street at wythe, williamsburg, brooklyn, new york. for more info call oops for a really good time call 718.397.9006



A Moment Of Silence
August 2, 2008, 9:45 am
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Thank You For Inspiring All Of Us. You Will Be Missed!

Ray Underhill



The Reluctant Critic

I finished reading the reluctant fundamentalist. Being an Iranian-American, I have to admit that there are parts of Moshin Hamid’s book that intrigued me; certain sentiments that hit home. On the other hand America has become somewhat of a cheap and easy target for critics over the past decade. What imperialist empire hasn’t had it’s fare share of criticizers? Quite frankly isn’t Islam the largest religion in the world? Would it be fare to say that Islam has invaded many of the nations where the people adopted it’s tenets? It’s safe to say that Iran is one of them. To this day I don’t understand why or how an entire country could be subjected to an alien paradigm. Must be fear of hell or the sword, I guess. I must admit that This was a hard book to put down due to Moshin’s writing style and the subject matter. Does America deserve the hate expressed in this novel? possibly. Then again if the USA shouldn’t be the most dominant influence in the world with regards to politics, economies, civil liberties, atrocities and the list goes on, then what country should be? Like it says in the book. Nothing lasts forever and time only moves in one direction. Worth reading.

The Reluctant Fundamentalist



Museum and Gallery Visits In NYC

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Price and I have been in NYC since late July. Since arriving we’ve been working and visiting with friends. I even went and skated the Autumn Bowl last night. I only managed to bust open my knee, bash my chin, and I may have possibly re-broken my wrist. Quite frankly I suck at skating. Bravo to all the Lakai boys and whoever else is over 35 killing it on their shred sled, cause it is extremely cumbersome for me to skate these days. I don’t know how they all do it. As well we’ve been visiting with artist, going to gallery’s and museums. Here are a few pictures of some of the are we’ve seen. Enjoy, cause we sure have. Images are from the gallery’s listed below. I’m no art critic just a casual observer.

Gavin Brown‘s Enterprise and Maccarone
“Pretty Ugly” group show, curated by Alison Gingeras

CRG Gallery
Robert Buck, “第二自然”

303 Gallery
Jane and Louise Wilson, “The Silence is Twice as Fast Backwards”

Yossi Milo Gallery
Asako Narahashi, “half awake and half asleep in the water”

Cheim & Reid
“I WON’T GROW UP” group show, curated by Beth Rudin DeWoody and Donald
Baechler

Vice Photo Show 2008

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30,000+ Visits Thank You



foto8 featuring friend and photographer Chloe Sells
August 1, 2008, 8:58 am
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Last year price and I went to Africa – check the photos. Our good friend Chloe and Peter who own and operate several extraordinary safari camps invited us and many other friends to have a big party in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Our time there was unreal, they planned 3 of the best weeks of our lives for us.

More recently foto8 published some of Chloe’s photos online of a subject she’s been documenting for some time. The photos taken with real film are of girls who participate in beauty pageants, which according to Chloe are a common affair on a Saturday night in Botswana.



James Bubba Stewart = Perfect Season

For those of you who have ever thrown your leg over a dirtbike, we all know it’s a matter of if not when, that you’ll make it over the bars and onto your back. I’ve ridden motocross for years and skateboarded all my life. I can honestly say that motocross is the most physically demanding activity that I’ve ever tried. Not to mention it’s a sport that will have you healing for months after that one good get off. It takes being in top physical condition and mental health to get out there and burn laps around a track that is constantly changing as each rider makes his/her way around. James Stewart is defying reality this year. Thus far he’s had 18 perfect motos. Looks to me like someone is out to give RC’s records a run for their money. photo Steve Cox



Project Runway’s Emily Brandle is back in NYC
July 31, 2008, 7:57 am
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We all went out for a bite of mexican in brooklyn a couple nights ago. Our girl Emily Brandle, is back in town to finish up her business for season 5 of Project Runway. Turns out she got the boot from the show last night. We thought that it was Jennifer’s turn to go. What do I know though, I’m no fashion queen. “holla at your boi“!



Caballero
July 24, 2008, 2:19 pm
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Cab - hero, mentor, friend, inspiration, legend. Check out more images and this video courtesy of skatebook.



Louise Bourgeois Guggenheim Museum NYC

Yesterday we spent about 2 hours at the Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan tripping out on Louise Bourgeois’s work. Certainly a must see. Image, a birds eye view of Frank Lloyd Wright‘s architectural design from above.



TK Terry Kennedy

A very young, pre hype Terry Kennedy

This is a photo I shot on a Vans trip several years ago, using my Pentax K1000. Terry Kennedy pre bling, tattoos, and blessings.



Project Runway Season 5

Our dear and good friend Emily was recently in NYC for 6 or so weeks filming for this seasons Project Runway. Did she win? Did she Loose? Well, only time will tell. Hey E, we’re you’re #1 fans. xoxo Salman and Price. Oh yeah don’t forget to check out SMOKE AND MIRRORS , Emily’s current collection. You won’t be bummed you did.



Price and the stray dog
July 18, 2008, 11:53 pm
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Price just has a heart for these stray dogs around our house in downtown LA. There are quite a few of them. Most of them run off the second you try to approach them. Price made friends with this one, fed it and gave it water. The “no kill” shelter was closed so we had to leave him be. He couldn’t have smelled any worse. After about 2 hours of hanging out with the little beast we called it a night.

Hey, I know I stink lady, but can you please scratch my head?

Hey, I know I stink lady, but can you please scratch my head?



Rusconi Does Agah

Adapted from my Thrasher Magazine Skater of the Year Cover. painting by Paul Rusconi



Maloof Money Cup A Couple Photos

berra & felix – check out a couple more (more…)



I Saw These Guys
July 10, 2008, 3:33 pm
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over here doing some stuff for the past 3 days.



Meet James Kelch, the mayor of EMB

Special thanks to Kelch, Cab, FTC, New Era and Lowcard for a spectacular skatebook launch in SF.



Interview by The Malloy Brothers from Elwood’s 1st and Hope

Lots of other interviews on here as well, with P-rod, Ray Barbee, Chris Pastras and more. This clip is from the taping of 1st and Hope directed by Brian Lotti and the Malloy Brothers.



Guess Where I Was Yesterday…

for a chance to win absolutely nothing.



skatebook Launch Party June 26th in San Francisco @ FTC Skate Shop
June 19, 2008, 5:30 pm
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One free James Kelch limited edition New Era 59FIFTY hat + the new skatebook to the first 59 guests.

Place: FTC | Time: 7-10pm | Info: 415.626.0663 | ftcsf.com | skatebook.tv



Mulder and I Bumped Into Bam

at Element headquarters on his way to finding Santa Claus. Keep your eyes on Element‘s website, cause Bam signed a boatload of decks that I believe that they are giving away for free. photo kingman



Transworld Skateboarding Awards And Video Premiere

Last night I had the privilege of attending the 10th annual Transworld Awards Show and Video Premiere. David Gravette, Malto, Miller, Jackson, Trapasso, Hoyle, what can I say… all those guys rip. I was super stoked to see the level of creativity that they all exhibited in their parts. I can’t wait for Jon Holland to make a video about all the teenage transition skaters coming up, like Tyler Mumma and that Anti Hero kid that skates Pedro.

Some people we hung out with in pictures. Price and meJamie Stone, Chris Pastras and their girls. (more…)



Smoking Monkey T Shirt by Marc Johnson
June 9, 2008, 8:09 pm
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This is a limited edition t shirt by surprise. The smoking monkey is a graphic from a painting given to Jai Tanju by Marc Johnson. The shirt ships with a complimentary edition of skatebook. Oh yeah there are only 50 of them.



Dungey Is Bad Ass

photo kardy



The Real Iran

A must read for anyone curious about the true nature of persian/iranian people. Cuts through all the negative Iranian propaganda in the corporate US media. This is certainly not to say that Iran as a country is perfect, but it certainly is not what the corporate media makes it out to be. Warm, compelling, compassionately written. An entertaining journey to say the least.



Lakers vs. Spurs Game 4
May 28, 2008, 6:30 pm
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If there ever was a time to make history for the Spurs, the time is now. We went to the Spurs game last night in San Antonio. According to my limited knowledge of the game, it seems that no team has ever comeback from a 3 game deficit. Go Spurs Go.



Stewart Is Back

When James Stewart was very young, in a video produced by Fox Racing he claimed that he intended to dominate like McGrath. Are we finally on the dawn of the Stewart era? I haven’t watched the race yet from Glen Helen, but by all accounts and observations I think his time has arrived. I sure hope that James, doesn’t follow the lead of all the others who are taking supercross only contracts. In my opinion the real champion wins outdoors. After seeing some of the highlights on motocross.com it seems that Bubba is on his way. Photo by Steve Cox

Photo by Chris Tedesco



Thiebaud Chimes In

text message of the week.



Lakai’s Top Brass Jump On The Presidential Bandwagon

Surely when Shepard made this poster, he had no idea that Barack Obama was going to be running for president in 2008, let alone the top brass, rank and file over at Lakai Limited Footwear. Now that these clowns are running in the race too, it seems that the chances of getting a skateboarder with a high caliber of talent into the White House just might be doable. I’m for Koston, either as president or my running mate. I’m just looking forward to the type of food we’ll serve during our 8 years on Pennsylvania Ave. I can see the table set now… kabobs and pad thai. Pepto Bismol, anyone? Oh yeah, my name is Salman Agah and I approve this message. Look for me as I ride my camel to our inauguration later this year.



Weaver Cleaver
May 16, 2008, 3:28 am
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Quite frankly, Blake doesn’t have anything to do with skateboarding, but he sure is hot. Photo taken during the commemorative Mike Conley ride day at Perris Raceway, sponsored by DVS. Oh yeah and he’s a damn good tattoo artist.



Out Of Context Biting

I figure if I’m going to bite Max’s logo from his blog that he might as well be present in the picture I’m showing it on. This photo is from 1991. We were on tour in Spain. From left to right. Sluggo, Me, Max and Sebastian (Real Skateboards Distributor Flow Kid) from Switzerland. Time flies when you ride a skateboard.



Do You Have Sabre Vision?

We went to Sabre today and picked up some sweet limited clear Mauve X Sabre poolsides at Dont Panic. Sabre has skatebooks so if you want one, get down there to “Dont Panic” in Newport Beach and buy a set of shades and get a skatebook for free. While supplies last. Don’t Panic – 436 32nd Street Newport Beach, CA 92663



Is JLaw Stoned?

Boost Mobile Yamaha of Troy rider and 2008 Supercross West Coast Lites Champion, Jason Lawrence, garnishes his crown with the Volcom stone. Could it be that Volcom is planning on coming out with a moto gear line? Or does JLaw simply relate to the Stone’s youth against establishment creed? It’s no secret that lots of the guys and girls that work at the Stone like to get out and do hot laps around some of southern California’s finest tracks.

photo Carl Stone



Why People Love California

Price and I are staying here for the weekend in Palm Springs. Family, friends, hot tub, golf, Coachella. But besides that, I think this picture sums up why people love California. Maybe if I practice my golf game on the signature Jack Nicklaus course I’ll be able to give Koston and Gavin a run for their money.



World Famous Art Director Backs Toyota Sequoia

In a bold move, world famous girl skateboards art director, Andy Jenkins, of Sevilla, Spain backs the new Toyota Sequoia. According to Andy and his family, the dishes can wait but life won’t. Lakai comes up huge with product placement in the advertisement as the new big wheel braking system. The new Sequoia is anything but ordinary.



Meet The Scorpion 2

This is the Scorpion 2, which is going to run a supercharged Revmaster R-3000 engine designed by VW racing legend Joe Horvath. Should have some preliminary Dyno data in the next 3 to 4 weeks. We are about to get hot!



Jump Ramp Days

We used to love to go to this park in Almaden, which was just down the street from my parents’ restaurant. Dennis used to pull out his jump ramp and we’d all proceed to jump to flat for hours and hours everyday. This photo is from the mid to late 80′s, probably taken by Tom Miller.



The Daily Gonz #17: Focus Gonzosan

Farsi – Mark aynack sadeh ast. English – Mark is wearing glasses or Mark has glasses on.



Jake Phelps Sweet 17 Redux

In this video that I filmed, Jake Phelps is talking about what it takes to make it on the cover of Thrasher Magazine. This is part 1 of 5.



The Daily Gonz #16: Mixed Messages

Mr. Mojo Rising

World News

photos courtesy of fixed gear bicycle guy Mark “The Gonz” Gonzales



Will The Real Alan Petersen Plant The Hand!

As one can see in this picture taken at the turn of the millennium, not only was Alan ripping the Visalia YMCA Skate Camp to pieces, he was also setting trends… checker board vans before you. This shot is way better than mine. Thanks, Dennis.



Usual Suspects

Grant filmed these global lurkers on a not-so-recent trip, but worth viewing nonetheless. Peep the scene.



The Daily Gonz #15: Gonzo Goes To Monte Carlo
April 15, 2008, 1:57 am
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Or something like that. Slug Bug courtesy of world famous rc car driver Mark Gonzales.



Jason Adams, Luda Crooks and more gettin’ down in the Dirty South

Watch “The Kid” blast this stalefish.



We Can Do Better Than This? Total Views: 10,667

Gee Mark, I thought adding the Daily Gonz was going to seriously increase my stats. Looks like a roller coaster ride to me. Let’s get hot. Read my blog about it.



Believe It Or Not

Chet Childress aka Luda Crooks does not get a raise for having the most appearances on skatebook.tv.



The Daily Gonz #14: Mark Out Of Context

I’m so jealous that my blog gets to hang out with the Gonz everyday.



A Time To Concur

The barometer poached from the 4Qconditioner.



Look At That Hair

How could Tommy and Jim not have sponsored me back in 1990? Just look at that hair. It’s funny because that cocky look on my face is the same one that lots of the sponsored kids and professionals have today, thinking that it all lasts forever. What can I say? Don’t stop believin’.



The Daily Gonz #13: Gonzo The Ballerina Goes Racing

In this image, famous eclectic tinkerer, Mark Gonzales, ponders life as a professional automobile racer on the European circuit.



Peanut Butter & What?



Get Up There…

and do something boys. We’ll take a movie. I’m trying!



The Daily Gonz #12: punt

A prelude to a motion picture by Mark Gonzales… gritty, unpretentious, original, a mosaic of color, personality, and imagination. Full of emotion.



Get Your Roll On Camel Jockeys

These might not be as cool as the latest greatest wheel to come out of the spitfire camp, however they are the only way you’ll get to experience the sheer pleasure of racing a camel down the start straight. Actually these wheels are out of production, so really they are just for your viewing pleasure. Camel Jockeys are signature wheels for Salman Agah – the president of the Iranian Skateboarders Association. Droppin’ Bombs since 1972. Don’t nuke me ’cause I’m Iranian!



Hut, Hut, Hike?

Typical skaters… no pads. Touchdown.



A Public Service Announcement To All Politicians
“Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” - Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790)


The Daily Gonz #11: It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane It’s…

World famous trapeze performer Mark Gonzales.



In Pictures: Charlton Heston
April 7, 2008, 8:45 pm
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Away from the set, Heston was a passionate campaigner for civil rights. Here, he (left) pickets a whites-only restaurant in Oklahoma City in 1961.



Alan Petersen

This is quite possibly the worst photo of Alan Petersen ever taken because I don’t know how to use a camera. I captured this frontside invert of Alan’s at Visalia YMCA skatecamp several years ago. I feel quite sorry for those of you who have just taken up skateboarding in the past several years, because you missed out on ole Al. Alan’s ability on a skateboard is and was freakish: street, pools, ditches, vert ramps, whatever. No terrain is safe… Alan rips it all to pieces.




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