Making of: Skateistan -- The Tale of Skateboarding in Afghanistan The making of "Skateistan -- The Tale of Skateboarding in Afghanistan". The 320-page color book features stunning, previously unpublished photographs accompanied by essays, interviews, and personal stories, making it a story about Afghanistan that you won't find anywhere else. The book was designed by Skateistan's Art Directors Alexandra Bald and Ana Lessing who are part of the CDAP collective.