Named the Most Influential Skateboarder of All Time by Transworld Skateboarding,
Mark Gonzales aka The Gonz is one of the most recognizable names in
skateboarding, art, and street style. Born in California in 1968, Gonzales
entered the skateboarding world at age 13, and by 16, was featured on the cover
of Thrasher magazine. Widely revered since then as the inventor of street
skating, Gonzales has remained one of the most prolific innovators in both
skateboarding and contemporary art. Part skate photography, part intimate
portrait, this is a bold collection of work straight from the mind of the
artist, as seen through Sem Rubio's iconic photography. After working