Benedek, David. — Current State: Snowboarding.

Munich, Almost Anything/ David Benedek, 2011, 1st ed., 2 vols in 1 243; 198 pag., photographic illustrations in colours and b/w, two interconnected uniform hardcovers, as issued in original printed board slipcase, quarto (as new). = Scarce work, one of the best snowboarding books encountered - top-quality interviews fused into a narrative on snowboarding’s status. It contains interesting creative elements like infographics and “spot the difference” games. Written, Edited and Designed by David Benedek. From the foreword: 'I don't think the book answers a single question but then again, maybe it was never meant to. Because even though it might not entirely live up to its title, I discovered one simple purpose the book does serve: To simply exist as a testament to how many incredibly interesting and original people are involved in snowboarding and just how much rad stuff there is to get excited about." Snowboard Magazine describes Current State: "Snowboarding as a comprehensive cultural snapshot of the sport -featuring 450 pages of striking photography, a timeline of freestyle tricks, and 23 well-chosen interviews with influential figures like Jake Burton, Travis Rice, Jed Anderson, and more. The unique double-book format (two interconnected volumes) makes the design noteworthy and “worthy of your coffee table". Even though Benedek doesn’t definitively answer “what the current state is,” his work reveals snowboarding as “very much alive and kicking.”