A Brief History of Surfing: (surfing Book, Athletic Book, Gifts for Surfers, Beach Book)

by Matt Warshaw

Book Overview

Matt Warshaw knows more about surfing than any other person on the planet, as evidenced by The History of Surfing , Warshaw's definitive take on the sport. Now, he has honed that book into an abridged and excerpted edition for surfers everywhere. Each spread features a micro essay alongside an image capturing a slice of surf history, from Kelly Slater and the invention of the thruster to shark attacks and localism. Packaged in a small and chunky hardcover,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1452151946
• ISBN13: 9781452151946
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 8.1"