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Greg Noll

Drew Kampion
Greg Noll Book PDF

Author : Drew Kampion
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1586857762

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Greg Noll by Drew Kampion Pdf

One of the greatest surfers of all time, Greg Noll has built a considerable reputation as master of surfboard making, or "shaping." Today, collectors and surfers alike prize his unique brand of board. Recently featured in the award-winning documentary feature, Riding Giants, "Da Bull," in his iconic black-and-white striped trunks, was emblematic of big surf and fearless commitment. In addition to being a pioneer of big-wave surfing, surf movies, and surf magazines, by the mid-1960s, Noll was one of the largest surfboard manufacturers in the world. Now living in Crescent City, California, Noll still shapes twelve boards a year out of old-growth salvage woods-replicas of Duke Kahanamoku's olo and other exotica for collectors. The Art of the Surfboard combines the art of building extraordinary surfboards with fascinating surfing history and photography. It's a must-have for surfers and surfing history buffs of any age. The Art of the Surfboard includes: A biographical introduction to Greg Noll A concise history of the evolution of surfboards and construction techniques from ancient Hawaii to the modern era Descriptive step-by-step photo sequences with explanatory text on building balsa, foam, and classic wooden surfboards A chronological gallery of Greg Noll surfboards, vintage 1950 to 2005, featuring photographs, action shots, commentary from surfers and shapers, and from Greg himself on the boards and their eras Portraits of several important Greg Noll surfboard collectors and their collections, with accompanying bios and information on the boards A guide to the various Greg Noll surfboard labels and the years each was used Illustrated throughout with action surf shots taken by some of surfing's master photographers

Da Bull

Greg Noll,Andrea Gabbard
Da Bull Book PDF

Author : Greg Noll,Andrea Gabbard
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1556431430

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Da Bull by Greg Noll,Andrea Gabbard Pdf

"Pioneer big-wave surfer, Greg Noll, was called Da Bull by his fellow surfers for his stubborn, straightforward and aggressive approach to the sport. His approach to life in general wasn't much different. His life revolved around surfing and everything the sport engendered. He made surfboards and surf films. He pioneered modern surfing in Australia. He discovered Mazatlan as a surf spot. He as the first to ride the fear-some waves at Waimea Bay and Outside Pipeline on Oahu's North Shore. He brawled and caroused with men, charmed and entertained women. Above all, he was Da Bull, one of the bravest and best of the big wave riders of his or anyone's era."--Amazon.com

The Encyclopedia of Surfing

Matt Warshaw
The Encyclopedia of Surfing Book PDF

Author : Matt Warshaw
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 820 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0156032511

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The Encyclopedia of Surfing by Matt Warshaw Pdf

With 1,500 alphabetical entries and 300 illustrations, this resource is a comprehensive review of the people, places, events, equipment, vernacular, and lively history of this fascinating sport.

Surfing USA!

Jeff Divine, Ben Marcus
Surfing USA Book PDF

Author : Jeff Divine, Ben Marcus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1610606868

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Surfing USA! by Jeff Divine, Ben Marcus Pdf

A history of surfing in America by a man who grew up surfing southern California in the 1970s and was there through all the big developments. This book will look at how the sport developed, the science of big waves, surfer personalities, the evolution of boards, and surf culture from movies to rock'n'roll to hot rodding. Along with the narrative text will be a large archives of surfing memorabilia, movie posters, album covers, and pop art. With photographs and artwork by Jeff Divine, John Severson, LeRoy Grannis, Ron Dahlquist, Rick Griffin, Greg Noll, Doc Ball, and more.

Surfing

Ben Marcus,Benjamin Marcus
Surfing Book PDF

Author : Ben Marcus,Benjamin Marcus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780760344514

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Surfing by Ben Marcus,Benjamin Marcus Pdf

First published as Surfing USA! in 2005.

365 Surfboards

Ben Marcus
365 Surfboards Book PDF

Author : Ben Marcus
Publisher : MVP Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781610588553

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365 Surfboards by Ben Marcus Pdf

DIVThe surfboard is both a piece of sports equipment and a work of art. It is a marvel of engineering and for some, a path to fame and celebrity. It exudes both power and grace; it allows its rider to soar through the air or penetrate the watery depths. Centuries ago, early Polynesians considered the surfboard a religious icon, a means of worshipping the ocean. Today it is a cultural icon, a means of worshipping not simply the ocean but also those who seek to master its powerful and unpredictable forces./divDIV /divDIVIn 365 Surfboards, surfing expert and writer Ben Marcus brings together the most important, most interesting, and most innovative surfboards the world has ever known. From 12-foot-long koa boards of ancient Hawai’i to state-of-the-art modern boards utilizing streamlined design for maximum speed and maneuverability, the surfboard has undergone numerous revolutions and advancements through the years. Pioneering riders and shapers—from Duke Kahanamoku and Tom Blake, to Greg Noll and Hobie Alter, to Kelly Slater and Al Merrick—have brought their own personal touches and insights to continually refine and redefine the ultimate tool for riding the waves. Each of the 365 boards featured here are presented through color images and in-depth descriptions to offer a compelling and comprehensive history of the surfboard and the people, moments, and innovations that have revolutionized the sport./div

A Brief History of Surfing

Matt Warshaw
A Brief History of Surfing Book PDF

Author : Matt Warshaw
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781452152806

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A Brief History of Surfing by Matt Warshaw Pdf

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, A Brief History of Surfing deftly defines surf culture in an entertaining and irresistible volume with wide appeal.

The Skateboard

Ben Marcus
The Skateboard Book PDF

Author : Ben Marcus
Publisher : MVP Books
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-06-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781610602099

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The Skateboard by Ben Marcus Pdf

The story of the simple skateboard is part thriller, part underground, underdog success tale. It’s chock-full of innovations, far-out graphic artistry, and ever-more-incredible hot-dogging feats. And the story’s told in this book with contributions from the stars themselves—Tony Hawk, Stacey Peralta, Jeff Ho, the Dogtown Z-Boys, and more. Beautifully illustrated with historical posters, ads, and memorabilia along with new action photography, studio skateboard shots, and unique portraits of the stars, this is a fitting tribute to an American classic.

Hermosa Beach

Chris Miller,Jerry Roberts
Hermosa Beach Book PDF

Author : Chris Miller,Jerry Roberts
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0738529745

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Hermosa Beach by Chris Miller,Jerry Roberts Pdf

Hermosa Beach has been one of Los Angeles County's most eclectic summertime destinations for vacationing families, surfers, sunbathers, fishermen, volleyball players, and other beachgoers. They ranged from students in search of one crazy summer to their spiritual forefathers and mothers who came, saw, and stayed year-round. The city grew through the 20th century from a train stop into a vital mix of residential housing with businesses strung along Pacific Coast Highway. The city has been homey enough to accommodate statesman William Jennings Bryant and television's iconic Ozzie and Harriet Nelson. Its nationally recognized nightclubs and other venues included the Biltmore Hotel; the Comedy & Magic Club; and the legendary Lighthouse, home of West Coast jazz.

These Boys and Their Fathers

Don Waters
These Boys and Their Fathers Book PDF

Author : Don Waters
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781609386795

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These Boys and Their Fathers by Don Waters Pdf

"In 2010, Don Waters set out to write a magazine story about a surfing icon who'd known his absentee father. It was an attempt to find a way of connecting to a man he never knew. He didn't imagine that the story would become a years-long quest to understand a man who left behind almost nothing except for a self-absorbed autobiography for his abandoned son. Spindrift touches on Waters' boyhood with his single mother and her string of dysfunctional men, but it quickly expands into a gripping account of the life of a 1930's pulp writer, also named Don Waters, with whom Waters gets obsessed. This man and his wife raised a child on a sailboat during the Great Depression. This adventurous and picturesque vision of nuclear family life becomes more vivid to Waters than his own childhood. But as Don Waters delves deeply into this story--hiring an investigator to help him get to the bottom of the gaps--he winds up on the other side of fantasy, smack in the center of another family's hard truths. This wildly original book blends memoir, investigative reporting, and fiction to sort out difficult aspects of family, masculinity, and what it means to be a father. With striking honesty and empathy, Spindrift lays bare the daunting and messy task of finding meaning in an evasive world"--

The Surfboard

Ben Marcus
The Surfboard Book PDF

Author : Ben Marcus
Publisher : MVP Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007-05-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781616731175

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The Surfboard by Ben Marcus Pdf

The history of the surfboard is one of innovation---innovation that has in turn shaped the sport of surfing. The Art of the Surfboard follows this history, from the first "wave-riding" redwood planks crafted by ancient Hawaiians to the vacuum-sealed, lightweight, "plastic fantastic" technological marvels of today. Beautifully illustrated with historical prints and engravings, as well as the latest surf photography and detailed closeups, this book documents the surfboards evolution as a perfect convergence of form and function.

Surfing

Douglas G. Booth
Surfing Book PDF

Author : Douglas G. Booth
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780313380433

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Surfing by Douglas G. Booth Pdf

This guide showcases the world of extreme surfing, describing the unique culture associated with this daredevil's sport, providing insights into what makes the top riders tick, explaining the science of big waves, and more. "The Pipeline" in O'ahu, Hawaii. "Maverick's Point" in northern California. "Ours" near Sydney, Australia. All over the world, extreme surfers risk severe injury or even death from riptides, shark attacks, and collisions with the seabed itself, just to experience the ultimate high from tackling—and triumphing over—one of the most powerful forces on earth. Surfing: The Ultimate Guide explains the culture of extreme surfing—including the often violent "locals only" mentality—and analyzes the dangers involved in riding the world's biggest and most ferocious waves. The author examines the history of extreme surfing, including past and contemporary heroes; the science of giant waves; the technical criteria for riding them; and the future of big-wave riding.

LEGENDARY SURFERS Volume 3: The 1930s

Malcolm Gault-Williams
LEGENDARY SURFERS Volume 3 The 1930s Book PDF

Author : Malcolm Gault-Williams
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781300490715

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LEGENDARY SURFERS Volume 3: The 1930s by Malcolm Gault-Williams Pdf

"LEGENDARY SURFERS Volume 3: 1930s" details the surf world of the 1930s, including California, Florida, Hawaii, Australia and Britain. This is not a coffee table book. It is specifically written for surfers who want to know the details of the heritage we are blessed to share, as told by those who lived it.

Ghost Wave

Chris Dixon
Ghost Wave Book PDF

Author : Chris Dixon
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781452110097

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Ghost Wave by Chris Dixon Pdf

“Takes us to a place of almost mythic power and tells a story that unfolds like a long ride on a killer wave . . . compellingly written.” —Sebastian Junger, New York Times–bestselling author Rising from the depths of the North Pacific lies a fabled island, now submerged just fifteen feet below the surface of the ocean. Rumors and warnings about Cortes Bank abound, but among big wave surfers, this legendary rock is famous for one simple (and massive) reason: this is the home of the biggest rideable wave on the face of the earth. In this dramatic work of narrative nonfiction, journalist Chris Dixon unlocks the secrets of Cortes Bank and pulls readers into the harrowing world of big wave surfing and high seas adventure above the most enigmatic and dangerous rock in the sea. The true story of this Everest of the sea will thrill anyone with an abiding curiosity of and respect for mother ocean. “A terrific, deeply researched tale about a truly wild place. You couldn’t make up Cortes Bank, or the characters who’ve tried to make it theirs.” —William Finnegan, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life “A first-rate account of an amazing phenomenon and the people who tried to conquer and exploit it. A great read.” —Winston Groom, New York Times–bestselling author of Forrest Gump “After reading Chris’ most excellent account of the monstrous waves of the mysterious Cortes Bank—the Bermuda Triangle of the Pacific—I never thought I would ever consider riding a wave like this. But after surviving a five-foot, head-first fall from the stage earlier this year, I think I might be ready.” —Jimmy Buffett

Legends of Surfing

Duke Boyd
Legends of Surfing Book PDF

Author : Duke Boyd
Publisher : MVP Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781616731083

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Legends of Surfing by Duke Boyd Pdf

Surfing, Jack London remarked, is “a royal sport for the natural kings of earth.” The greatest of those natural kings grant readers an audience in this glorious celebration of the world’s best surfers. Part exquisite picture book and travelogue to the top of the world, part biography and reference guidebook, Legends of Surfing profiles one hundred great surfers, men and women, from throughout the world. In life stories, and in exclusive interviews--which only the surfing icon Duke Boyd could have pulled off--stellar surfers such as Wayne Bartholomew, Tom Curren, Andy and Bruce Irons, Duke Kahanamoku, Dave Kalama, Gerry Lopez, Rob Machado, Mark Occhilupo, and Kelly Slater give us a rare firsthand look at what it’s like, in this crowded world, to “seek and find the perfect day, the perfect wave, and be alone with the surf and his thoughts.” (John Severson, Surfer magazine, 1960)