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History of Surfing
Hardback
Main Details
| Title |
History of Surfing
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Matt Warshaw
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| Physical Properties |
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| Category/Genre | Sports teams and clubs
Surfing, windsurfing, water skiing |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780811856003
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| Classifications | Dewey:797.3209 |
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| Illustrations |
Illustrations, ports.
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Chronicle Books
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| Imprint |
Chronicle Books
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| Publication Date |
1 September 2010 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Matt Warshaw knows more about surfing that any other person on the planet. After five years of research and writing, Warshaw has completed a totally unprecedented history of the sport and the culture it has spawned. With a voice that is definitive, funny, and wholly original, The History of Surfing delivers the ultimate book for surfers everywhere.
Author Biography
Matt Warshaw is the former editor of SURFER magazine. A lifelong surfer, he is the author of numerous books on surfing, including Maverick's: The Story of Big Wave Surfing. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and son.
Reviews"Meticulously researched, smartly written, beautifully laid out...required reading." - Outside Magazine "There's a reason that Warshaw is at the top of the surf writing field, and if you're looking for a gift for the literate surfer in your life, this is definitely the one." -SBC Surf Magazine "Trust us, his book is the place to go for the goods." - OC Weekly "Written by one of the world's leading surf historians, this ...is the definitive book on surf history and culture." - Drift Magazine
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