“This is an inspirational story for anyone chasing their dreams. Daniel shows that there is rarely a straight line to success, but the journey makes it all worthwhile if you’re willing to put in the work.”
Tony Hawk
Book release Oct 20, Lou’s Records, Encinitas, 6-9 PM, Live music by Ray Barbee, Pro legend panel
For the Love of Skateboarding is a journey through the history of skateboarding and Daniel Mansson’s dream of one day becoming a skateboard photographer and making it in Los Angeles.
Upon his arrival in Hollywood, hungry to leave a mark, a list of the greatest is scribbled down: Tony Hawk, Tony Alva, Tom Penny… The list keeps growing. Was it possible? Could they be found? Could the wild idea, a dream, become reality? A one-of-a-kind photo book with portraits of the best?
Author dialogue at Lou’s records with skate legend Per Welinder
“I wished I had my little point-and-shoot camera, I wanted to capture him high up in the air, but instead, I was getting ready for the next trick to capture it in my mind so I could go back and relive it. I was painting a skate photo in my mind.”
“A small ray of light was pushing through the top right of the fence, the kind of magical California soft glow every photographer dreams about. It wrapped the pool. It would be gone in minutes, just like Alva passing me outside the house. I would miss it all if I didn’t act fast.”
“Our large skate crew walked the high school hallway in boxy, fluffy skate shoes from DC and Etnies, wearing baggy cargo pants and oversized t-shirts, listening to Oasis, the Beastie Boys, and DJ Shadow. I read, studied, isolated from the outside world. I was turning the pain into fuel. But then death had appeared staring me in the face, and the question of eternity had knocked on my heart’s door.”
Book release in the US, OCT 20 Lou’s Records 6-9 PM
Music by Ray Barbee.
Skate legend panel with Lance Mountain, Steve Caballero, Christian Hosoi, Ray Barbee, Grant Brittian
Praise for For the Love of Skateboarding
“Some will give up, others push through. Sometimes pain shows us our limits, other times, it teaches us how to make something great. This book is a journey into the core of skateboarding.”
Lance Mountain
“A beautiful reminder of the life-changing events one can experience when they chase their dreams.”
Ray Barbee
“California, Los Angeles and the history of skateboarding seen through the vibrant eyes of a young photographer.”
J. Grant Brittain
“An epic journey through the eyes of a skateboarder.”
Steve Caballero
“A story about skateboarding and how it can prepare you for anything if you’re willing to fight for it.”
Donny Barley
“One man’s love for skateboarding.”
Steve Olson
Faces of Skateboarding from 2005 will be released as a reprint together with “For the Love of Skateboarding”
“Daniel's efforts have culminated in a super cool book of portraits showing some of the most recognizable faces in skateboarding. Check it out”
Slap Magazine
