The History of Surfing

by Matt Warshaw

Overview

This in-depth, photo-packed look at the history and culture of surfers is “meticulously researched, smartly written . . . required reading” (Outside Magazine).

Matt Warshaw knows more about surfing than any other person on the planet. After five years of research and writing, Warshaw, a former professional surfer and editor of Surfing magazine, has crafted an unprecedented, definitive history of the sport and the culture it has spawned.

With more than 250 rare photographs, The History of Surfing reveals and defines this sport with a voice that is authoritative, funny, and wholly original. The obsessive nature of Warshaw’s endeavor is matched only by the obsessive nature of surfers, who are brought to life in this book in many tales of daring, innovation, athletic achievement, and the offbeat personalities who have made surfing history happen.

“The world’s most comprehensive chronicler of the surfing scene.” —Andy Martin, The Independent

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452100944
Publisher:	Chronicle Books
Publication date:	10/12/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	495
Sales rank:	745,696
File size:	20 MB
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About the Author

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.

Editorial Reviews

"Trust us, his book is the place to go for the goods." - OC Weekly

"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

"Meticulously researched, smartly written, beautifully laid out...required reading." - Outside Magazine

"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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