Steven Vogel represents my idea of the modern-day Renaissance man. Even if you don’t know him by name, you’re likely familiar with some of the projects he’s headed up or played a pivotal role in. As a published author and former editor, communication is arguably his strongest suit but he’s much more than just a wordsmith.
Whether you’re an artist, a writer, a musician, a skateboarder, designer or even an entrepreneur, Mr. Vogel’s opinions are worth listening to.
—Don Pendleton, 19 April 2010
Dave Ackels has been quietly making local skateboard videos in Dayton, Ohio for almost two decades. His Absorb video project finally gives people all over the world a chance to peak in on the local scene and the people who make it what it is. The independent filmmaker discusses MTV, YouTube, company skateboard videos and how they can all coexist peacefully.
—Don Pendleton, 29 January 2010
goodstuff 018
photopeople
WHITELEY UNDERSTOOD
I’ve met a lot of incredible, talented people over the years through skating. That’s not an exaggeration… skateboarding has always seemed to attract the most talented, unique and friendly people.
Maybe the most remarkable aspect of this is that some of them I’ve never even met in person.
Take Mark Whiteley, for example.
I can’t even remember the first time I saw the SLAP magazine editor’s name or made note of his work. In hindsight, both just seem like they’ve always been part of the skateboarding landscape for me. One of those things you can take for granted if you’re not careful.
But when you stop for a second and examine his work and career, the sum of the parts quickly
—Don Pendleton, 06 October 2009
READ THE FULL INTERVIEW AND FLIP THROUGH A SELECTION OF PHOTOS FROM THE BOOK, HERE AT LEVELMAG.COM. The interview is by MR PENDLETON
if you enter the code “Whiteleybook” at the checkout at the slap magazine web store, you’ll get 20% off the RRP. talking of slap, they have an slideshow of images from mark’s book up too
SHARE: FACEBOOK TWITTER LINKEDIN STUMBLEUPON G+
older
contents