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Jay Boy: The Early Years of Jay Adams
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An endearing book of photographs of legendary skateboarding pioneer and ZBoy Jay Adams during his childhood years, taken by Adamss stepfather Kent Sherwood and now back in print for the first time since Adamss passing.Skateboarding legend Jay Adamss sudden and unexpected death at the age of fiftythree shocked the world. Media outlets including the New York Times, the Washington Post, CNN, the Hollywood Reporter, ESPN, MTV, the Telegraph, and People magazine to name only a few, paid tribute to Jay Adams; the broad coverage he received speaks to the immense influence Adams had on the sport of skateboarding and the subsequent culture he helped grow and shape. Universe is pleased to bring back into print the littleknown book of photographs of Jay Adamss earliest days as a surfer and skateboarder, taken by his stepfather Kent Sherwood.Sherwood is directly responsible for unleashing Adamss talent on the world: he introduced Adams at a very young age to surfing and skateboarding. Sherwood, a selftaught photographer, began shooting the young Jay Adams at play, surfing, and skating with his friends, including Tony Alva, Wentzle Ruml, and Shogo Kubo, among others. Jay Boy is an endearing, intimate look at the gifted Adams and his friends, and includes sweet and revealing thoughts about his past, written in his own hand before he passed away. It is certain to appeal to any fan of skateboarding.
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- Q: What is the subject of 'Jay Boy: The Early Years of Jay Adams'? A: 'Jay Boy: The Early Years of Jay Adams' is a photographic book featuring legendary skateboarder Jay Adams during his childhood, showcasing images taken by his stepfather, Kent Sherwood.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Kent Sherwood, who was also Jay Adams's stepfather.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Jay Boy: The Early Years of Jay Adams' contains a total of 112 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This book is published in a hardcover binding, making it durable and suitable for display.
- Q: When was the book published? A: 'Jay Boy: The Early Years of Jay Adams' was published on March 21, 2017.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is available in new condition.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: The book is suitable for all ages, especially fans of skateboarding and those interested in Jay Adams's life.
- Q: Does the book include personal insights from Jay Adams? A: Yes, the book includes personal reflections written by Jay Adams himself before his passing.
- Q: Is this book a reprint or a new edition? A: This book is a reprint, bringing back into circulation a previously rare collection of photographs.
- Q: What can readers expect to find in this book? A: Readers can expect to find a collection of photographs capturing Jay Adams's early years as a skateboarder and surfer, along with personal anecdotes and insights.