A SECRET HISTORY OF THE OLLIE

the new book by Craig B. Snyder

Created in 1977 the Ollie changed skateboarding forever. Put together to celebrate the trick’s 30th anniversary, "A SECRET HISTORY OF THE OLLIE" follows this revolutionary move from its beginnings in Florida to the present day with a story that is as magical as the move itself.

A SECRET HISTORY is the document of record for both skaters and those fascinated by board culture. Packed with over 30 years’ of history, photos & memorabilia, most of which has never been published, it reveals not just the history, but the secret history and the influential skaters who tweaked it, freaked it, and made it their own.

Author Craig Snyder not only witnessed the very first one, but captured it on film. Never before published, this historic image and other rare documentary photographic work will be presented for the first time in this book.

An entertaining read and a visual treat, A SECRET HISTORY OF THE OLLIE is a magical mystery tour that will, most definitely, take you higher.

More info on author Craig B. Snyder can be found at the
Thousand Pound Egg

Available in bookstores and local boarding shops worldwide in 2008.