View Photos. Published by New York University Press and Lyndhurst Books of the Center for Documentary Studies. The stunning photographs of We Skate Hardcore reveal the determination; the dreams; and the rough and tumble story of urban Latino youth coming of age in New York City. Vincent Cianni spent eight years photographing and documenting a group of Latino in-line skaters in the Southside of Williamsburg; Brooklyn. Cianni weaves together images of the skaters with their own words; showing the skaters struggles to find a place to skate and build skate parks; and just to survive in the city. In the evacuated industrial spaces of their neighborhood; the skaters carve out places for enjoying their sport and showing off their skillsmdash;often thwarting established rules and authority figures in the process. Their stories are both personal and resonant; they reflect the trials and tenacity of a young urban culture; as well as life in Southsides Latino community. In addition to black and white and color photos; We Skate Hardcore includes a DVD with footage of the skaters featured in the book; as well as additional photographs and an essay. We Skate Hardcore; with its verve and youthful energy; will especially appeal to photographers; those interested in urban studies and adolescence; New Yorkers; and in-line skaters and extreme sports enthusiasts everywhere.
2015-06-26 2015-06-30File Name: B010NUYWBY
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