# Skater Subculture Shoots 'Full Bleed: New York City Skateboarding' Looks at the Local Scene By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-05-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-bleed-new-york-city-skateboarding References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/05/full-bleed-york-city-skateboard-photography/) & [powerhousebooks](http://www.powerhousebooks.com/book/1162) 'Full Bleed: New York City Skateboarding' is a [photography book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-birkenstock) that gives the reader a comprehensive look at the stakeboarding scene in the Big Apple. The book spans over 30 years and employs the work of 40 photographers. 'Full Bleed: New York City Skateboarding' is a must for skaters and photography fans alike. There are tons of great shots that explain why [skating in NYC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-2) is unlike skating anywhere else. My personal favorite is the image of a boarder flying high above a half-pipe with the World Trade Center towers in the background. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Urban Skateboarding:** There is a growing trend of skateboarding culture in urban areas that can be capitalized on by skateboard shops and brands. - **Nostalgic Photography:** There is a trend in producing nostalgic photography books that showcase subcultures or communities that businesses can take advantage of in marketing their products. - **Community-driven Events:** There is a trend for community-driven events around skateboarding culture that offers opportunities for businesses to showcase their products or sponsor events in return for brand recognition. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Skateboarding Industry:** The skateboarding industry can utilize the growing interest in skateboarding culture by expanding their product lines to urban areas to target new consumers. - **Photography Industry:** The popularity of photography books featuring subcultures suggests that there may be a demand for more such books, presenting an opportunity for the photography industry to capitalize on this trend. - **Event Industry:** The growing trend of community-driven events around skateboarding culture can be an opportunity for businesses in the event industry to provide services or facilities for such events and capitalize on the exposure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Skateboarding Heritage Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding.md) - [Surfing-Focused Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raymond-pettibon-1.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md) - [Skateboard Design Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-exhibition.md) - [Elevated Urban Skate Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects.md) - [Bronx-Honoring Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-sb-2.md)