Transworld Aug 2004

Transworld Skateboarding – August 2004 (Volume 22 Number 8)

This issue of Transworld is both experimental and heartfelt—centered around an unforgettable cover shoot involving glass, gallons of water, and Rodney Mullen levitating through ingenuity and chaos. Mullen’s behind-the-scenes storytelling about dangling a giant plexiglass panel over photographer Seu Trinh is as wild as any trick in the mag. The cover isn’t just a photo—it’s a near-death collaboration in the name of skateboarding art.

Nine Frames Per Second features the stylistic range of Shiloh Greathouse, Joey Brezinski, and Scott Johnston—each skater contributing clean lines and refined technique, the kind you can rewind a dozen times and still catch something new.

In the centerpiece Rodney Mullen: In His Own Words, the godfather of street skating opens up in a rare and raw self-narrated feature. More than just a skater, Mullen reveals the thought patterns, obsessions, and philosophies that shaped modern technical skating. His voice is honest, analytical, and uniquely humble—an introspective blueprint for progression.

Daniel I, written by Harold Sturt, is a gritty and unfiltered piece that breaks from the polished tone of typical skate interviews. There’s nothing airbrushed here—just raw storytelling and street-level insights.

Brain Floss profiles William Vernon Lemon III, a name as bold as the man behind it. The feature peeks inside his creative world, where skating meets expression in unexpected ways.

In On the Come-Up: The Leo Life, Leo Romero’s rapid ascent is mapped out—from Inland Empire unknown to a full-fledged contender in just a couple years. With speed, style, and fearless hucks, Leo's rise is no accident.

Finally, Australian-Rules Skateboarding takes readers to the other side of the world, where Aussie terrain and anarchy meet head-on. The piece explores not just the tricks but the attitude of a skate scene that’s wild, free, and proudly off-kilter.

This issue blends humor, history, risk, and rebellion—with a visual and emotional punch that lingers long after you close the last page.