This August 2001 issue of Thrasher Magazine is a collector's item for fans of technical rail skating. It is number 247 . The magazine contains features about Paul Machnau ("Road Rage") as well as reports about Jerry Hsu, Louie Barletta (Dobstaff) and Olson in Spain ("Conquer Spain"). The magazine is in a used condition with visible abrasion on the binding and slightly bumped corners.