Jim Phillips is a living legend and one of my personal heroes. He emailed me to let me know that he has a new book available. It is certain to be chocked full o’ Phillips Studios goodness. I’ve ordered a copy and you should too.

The number of trailblazing artists that contributed to the success of the skateboard industry can be counted on one hand. Jim Phillips would be the thumb of that hand.

“Terry, why are you calling Jim the thumb?” you ask.

Dudes, he’s the thumb. That’s the important one. (Try drawing something—anything—without your thumb.)

Jim designed some of the most iconic and memorable skateboard graphics in the history of skateboarding. His style is instantly recognizable.

From the publisher:

This retrospective on Jim’s skateboard art bombards the reader with colorful skateboard decks, logos, ad art, ad layouts, photos and stickers to illustrate the history of skateboarding from the urethane revolution up to the present. You are invited for a ride, an inside view of Phillips Studios, to observe the wacky world of his crazed studio artists, and examine their graphic assignments. The story traces the roots of skateboarding with more than a half-century of Phillips’ involvement. It provides insight into the creative evolution of the sport and the worldwide interest and influence that has occurred from this California artist.

So take that paltry thirty bones you were going to spend on drinks and order your copy today!