History of Surfing

Illustrating the book are rare reproductions of early Hawaiian and Australian surfing that have never before been published, and the work of the world's best surf photographers, gathered together in a volume for the first time; a feat remarkable even for a surfer of the authority of Nat Young. -JOHN JONES, SURFER MAGAZINE Surfing is of course a great pastime, an escapist form of recreation, an artistic expression of the soul, a highly challenging sport for young and old, and... a culture. This book suits both surfers, historians and beachgoers alike. -BILL SMITH, THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

Surfing: A History of the Ancient Hawaiian Sport

Surfing: A History of the Ancient Hawaiian Sport

Surfing USA!: An Illustrated History of the Coolest Sport of All Time

The author, former editor of Surfer magazine, presents a lively narrative complemented by an extensive variety of art that includes fabulous period images and colorful current photographs of surfers in action. 300 photos.

The Big Drop!: Classic Big Wave Surfing Stories

This gripping collection of 32 stories puts you right on the face of the world's biggest wave, an experience you'll never forget.

Surf Culture: The Art History of Surfing

Designed by David Carson and published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Laguna Art Museum in July 2002, Surf Culture examines the history of modern surfboard design from 1900 to the present and features over 100 surfboards. It is the most comprehensive examination to date of surfing's impact on western culture and its cultural bleed into mainstream. Both exhibition and book will explore surfing related activities and by-products such as skateboarding, surf photography, film, clothing, and music and make an assessment of their socio-economic impact. Works of art featured are all surf-influenced and by artists/surfers who have achieved prominence in either the art world or popular culture - Craig Kauffman, Billy Al Bengston, and Robert Irwin to name just a few. Guest curator for the exhibition is Craig Stecyk of Dysfunctional fame.

The Ultimate Collector s Guide to Surfing Postcards

The Ultimate Collector s Guide to Surfing Postcards

Longboarder's Start-Up: A Guide to Longboard Surfing

Design innovations and a new appreciation for the grace and poise of surfing a longer board has lifted the art of longboarding back into the limelight and, more importantly, back into the minds of serious surfers who are looking to expand their wave riding experience. In the first half, Longboarder's Start-Up covers the basics of longboard equipment, wave selection, courtesy, and surfing technique through standing up. The second part gets into intermediate and advanced longboarding skills including: cross-stepping and trimming, turning maneuvers, essential noseriding and, finally, some of the breathtaking tricks that the pros execute so flawlessly. The key points are brought home with a stripped down text and photos featuring some of the best longboard surfers on earth, including Ted Robinson, Colin McPhillips, Jeff Kramer and Mark Stewart.

Surfer's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Surfing

Recommended by the U.S. Surfing Federation, this instructional guide details the basics of surfing gear, safety, and etiquette, and provides a history of the sport. 100 photos.

The Complete Guide to Surfing

There's nothing like being alone on a board, charging across a waveface, to free oneself from the cares of the workaday world. With its comprehensive text and brilliant full-color photography, The Complete Guide to Surfing clearly and vividly explains the world of surfing.

The Art of Surfing

Surfing is one of the fastest growing sports in America. Coach Raul Guisado presents a complete course for beginners and for more experienced surfers ways to improve their technique or expand their repertoire. He covers boards and other equipment, the anatomy of waves, body position and stance, and techniques for everything from paddling to walking the nose.

Girl's Guide to Surfing

Featuring loads of informative illustrations, sidebars, and tips, this book is the bible for any girl who wants to catch a wave.

Surfing Hawaii: A Complete Guide to the Best Breaks on the Hawaiian Islands

A complete guide for the most well-known to the not-so-well-known surf spots in the Hawaiian Islands, from Tavaras Bay on Maui to Waimea Bay on Oahu to lesser-known Manele Bay on the island of Lanai.

Surf UK: The Definitive Guide to Surfing in Britain

Surf UK: The Definitive Guide to Surfing in Britain

Surfing California: A Complete Guide to the Best Breaks on the California Coast

A complete guide to 200 of the best surf spots (100 major 100 minor) along the California coast from the Oregon border to the Baja Peninsula

Surfing: In Search of the Perfect Wave

Divided into three parts, the book accompanies those hungry for waves along the way to becoming a genuine surfer. A short summary of the origins of surfing follows a section, written for the beginner, describing equipment, preparation and technique for taking the first steps. The second part of the book is aimed at the more experienced surfer.

Surfing Indonesia: A Search for the World's Most Perfect Waves

Indonesia is well known to surfers the world over as The Last Frontier of their sport. Indeed, except for Hawaii, where the ancient Polynesian sport of surfing originated and was refined, no other maritime nation on earth is so rich in challenges for accomplished wave riders. Periplus' team of renowned author-photographer-surfers takes you on a surffari that is the stuff of dreams -- from the huge island of Sumatra through Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, and Indonesia's Far East . Join us on this exotic journey. We guarantee that you too will be stoked!

Surfing Australia: A Guide to the World's Top Surfing Destination (Updated, Revised)

The first book of its kind, Surfing Australia presents the continent's top surf sites in one easy-to-use book.

Surfing the World

Experienced surfers take the reader on a voyage around the world, to discover the world's 80 best surfing spots. This guide combines the practical, detailed information for which Footprint is known with brilliant color photos worthy of a coffee table book. Key ingredients include tips and knowledge from surfing legends, tales told by surfers, and advice on choosing a board.

North Shore Chronicles: Big-Wave Surfing in Hawaii

In this memorable account of 17 trips he made to Hawaii's North Shore starting in 1974, Bruce Jenkins, considered the Kerouac of surf writers, profiles the area's elite, the superstars who live to conquer Hawaii's deadliest waves. Here are the egoists, stylists, gladiators, and purists of the sport, from big-wave greats Darrick Doerner and Mark Foo to bodysurfer Mark Cunningham and bodyboarder Mike Stewart. Features 77 color photos.