Books

Skateboarding books tell our story—from DIY culture and iconic photos to zines, history, and interviews with the legends. Whether you’re collecting or learning, these titles capture skateboarding's past, present, and chaos.

At OCD Skate Shop, we stock books and zines from skaters, for skaters. For your coffee table, your collection, or your backpack—print still rules.

Thrasher

Thrasher - Photograffiti Book
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Based on 1 review

$79.95

    Polar

    Polar - Everything Is Normal Book
    Rated 5.0 out of 5
    Based on 1 review

    $79.95

      Snack

      Snack - Cinco Colombia Photo Book
      Rated 5.0 out of 5
      Based on 1 review

      $24.95 $49.95

        Karl Watson

        My First Skateboard Book - Jonas Meets Jack
        Rated 5.0 out of 5
        Based on 1 review

        $49.95

          J. Grant Brittain

          Push - '80s Skateboarding Photography
          Rated 5.0 out of 5
          Based on 2 reviews

          $99.95

            Santa Cruz

            Santa Cruz - Skateboard Art of Jim Phillips
            Rated 5.0 out of 5
            Based on 2 reviews

            $89.95

              Disposable

              The Disposable Skateboard Bible by Sean Cliver
              Rated 4.8 out of 5
              Based on 5 reviews

              $99.95

                Santa Cruz

                Santa Cruz - Surf, Skate & Rock Art of Jim Phillips
                Rated 5.0 out of 5
                Based on 3 reviews

                $89.95

                  Girl

                  '93 Til - A Photographic Journey Through Skateboarding in the 1990s - Pete Thompson
                  Rated 5.0 out of 5
                  Based on 2 reviews

                  $99.95

                    Print Lives in Skateboarding

                    Skateboarding’s roots are in zines, photos, and stories passed hand to hand. These books keep that energy alive—and in your hands.

                    Culture Captured on the Page

                    From historic photo books and interviews to underground art and local zines, this collection brings together skateboarding in print form. Whether it’s a documentary-style book or a lo-fi mag made at a copy shop, it all tells our story.

                    Explore the Book Stack

                    Photography & History

                    Iconic photo books and retrospectives featuring classic moments, legendary riders, and the spots that defined generations.

                    Zines & Art Books

                    Self-published zines, art prints, and DIY skate content made by skaters. Lo-fi, raw, and 100% core.

                    Interviews & Stories

                    Insight from the legends who shaped the culture—told in their own words through skate mags, anthologies, and special issues.

                    Why We Stock Skate Books

                    Skateboarding is more than tricks—it's art, culture, and memory. These books preserve that. We stock them to share the stories and keep the print legacy rolling.

                    Shop Skateboarding Books at OCD Skate Shop

                    Based in Mordialloc, Victoria and shipping across Australia, OCD Skate Shop carries a tight range of skate books and zines. Fast shipping, real skate shop support.