Caught Inside door Daniel Duane
A Surfer's Year on the California Coast
Enhanced by good-humored explanations of the physics of wave dynamics, the intricate art of surfboard design, and sharp-eyed descriptions of the flora and fauna of the Pacific wilderness, this narrative of Daniel Duane's life on the water is remarkable. From the portraits of famous and infamous surfers to an analysis of Gidget's perverse significance, Duane uncovers the myths and symbols bound up in this vibrant American subject.
Paperback | North Point Press | USA Edition | 1997
ISBN10: 0865475091 | ISBN13: 9780865475090
Dora Lives door C.R. Steck, Drew Kampion & C.R. Stecyk
The Authorized Story of Miki Dora.
The surfing iconoclast who became an icon, Miki Dora was the epitome of '60s beach culture. "Dora Lives" is the authorized biography of the surfing legend, based on interviews and texts by Kampion and Stecyk and featuring nearly 100 photos and four gatefolds.
Hardcover | T. Adler Books | USA Edition | 2005
ISBN10: 1890481173 | ISBN13: 9781890481179
Eddie would Go door Stuart Holmes Coleman
The Story of Eddie Aikau, Hawaiian Hero and Pioneer of Big Wave Surfing
In the 1970s, a decade before bumper stickers and T-shirts bearing the phrase Eddie Would Go began popping up all over the Hawaiian islands and throughout the surfing world, Eddie Aikau was proving what it meant to be a "waterman." As a fearless and gifted surfer, he rode the biggest waves in the world; as the first and most famous Waimea Bay lifeguard on the North Shore, he saved hundreds of lives from its treacherous waters; and as a proud Hawaiian, he sacrificed his life to save the crew aboard the voyaging canoe Hokule'a."
"Eddie Would Go is the compelling story of Eddie Aikau's legendary life and legacy, a pipeline into the exhilarating world of surfing, and an important chronicle of the Hawaiian Renaissance and the emergence of modern Hawaii.
Paperback | St. Martin's Press | USA Edition | 2004
ISBN10: 0312327188 | ISBN13: 9780312327187
Pipe dreams door Kelly Slater
From Beach Blanket Bingo to Baywatch, surfing has fascinated people for years, and Kelly Slater is the sport's newest star. He's one of the world's most popular surfers; his radical moves have revolutionized the sport. Born in Cocoa Beach, Florida, in 1972, he found surfing to be a great way to escape problems at home. When he was eleven, his parents divorced. Slater and his brother, Sean, were raised by their suddenly single mother, who struggled to support two young sons. After Slater's surfing career took off, he made the transition into acting and modeling. He spent a season starring on the popular television show Baywatch, where he won the hearts of women young and old-including Pamela Anderson, who he dated for about a year. He has also been featured in Versace ads. Slater has ridden the waves of the surfing world and experienced all of its ups and downs. He stayed focused on surfing during the difficult years of his life and has watched - and helped - the sport change through the years. In Pipe Dreams, he shares the stories that have influenced his life and have inspired him to overcome both personal and professional hurdles-and achieve his dreams
Paperback | 352 Pagina's | HarperCollins Publishers Inc | USA Edition | 2004
ISBN10: 0060096314 | ISBN13: 9780060096311
Surfers' Spirit door Matthew Griggs
Inside the Minds of the World's Greatest
Here, Griggs profiles a select group of individuals who are at the forefront of surfing today. Not just in talent and success, but in stories of artistic and personal inspiration and expression. Surfers include Luke Egan, Taj Burrow, Koby Abberton, and world champion Layne Beachley.
Paperback | 21 Pagina's | HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd | UK Edition | 2002
ISBN10: 0732274850 | ISBN13: 9780732274856
