History of Surfing

Hardback

Main Details

Title History of Surfing
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Matt Warshaw
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:496
Category/GenreSports teams and clubs
Surfing, windsurfing, water skiing
ISBN/Barcode 9780811856003
ClassificationsDewey:797.3209
Audience
General
Illustrations Illustrations, ports.

Publishing Details

Publisher Chronicle Books
Imprint Chronicle Books
Publication Date 1 September 2010
Publication Country United States

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