Surfing Books

The Perfect Day: 40 Years of Surfer Magazine

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The Perfect Day: 40 Years of Surfer Magazine

Now available in paperback, "The Perfect Day" celebrates more than 40 years of breaking waves with a collection of the finest photographs and writing from Surfer magazine’s famed archives. Packed with full-color inspiration, "The Perfect Day" captures surfing’s biggest moments, from toes on the nose in Tavarua to epic days at Waimea Bay. Here classic articles take readers back to the counterculture 60s, through the ‘hang loose’ era, and up to professional tube-time for Kelly Slater and the recent revolution in big wave surfing. Born in the back of a Volkswagon van in 1960, Surfer has provided the voice for generations of seekers. Then as now, the closing words of their very first issue define the wave rider’s dream: "In this crowded world, the surfer can still seek and find the perfect day, the perfect wave, to be alone with the surf and his thoughts."

The Girl’s Guide to Surfing

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The 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: Vintage Surfing Graphics

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Surfing: Vintage Surfing Graphics

Covers vintage ads, postcards, brochures and photographs of surfing from the 1920s to the 1960s.

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

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

For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuide(R) has set the standard for outdoor recreation guidebooks. Written by top outdoors experts and enthusiasts, each guide invites you to experience the endless adventure and rugged beauty of the great outdoors.Surfing Hawaii is your comprehensive guide to the Hawaiian Islands’ best breaks-from classic surf spots to lesser-known waves. Let international surfing legend Rod Sumpter show you where to ride the waves from Honolua Bay on Maui and Banzai Pipeline on Oahu to Magic Sands on the Big Island and Nawiliwili Lihue on Kauai.Look inside for: Complete write-ups of 68 featured surf spots, plus key info on 241 more Best tide height, swell direction, and wave size for each featured siteSurf spots for all skill levels, from beginner to expertThe lowdown on hazards and localismAt-a-glance information on break types and best boardsAdvice on avoiding the crowds and finding the breaks

Surfing Fundamentals

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Surfing Fundamentals

Explains how to select a surfboard, shows how to paddle, catch a wave, and maneuver in the surf, and discusses advanced techniques, competitions, and other kinds of surfing.

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

Surf Book Girl — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:48:27 +0000


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

For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuide(R) has set the standard for outdoor recreation guidebooks. Written by top outdoors experts and enthusiasts, each guide invites you to experience the endless adventure and rugged beauty of the great outdoors.Surfing California is your one-of-a-kind guide to the best breaks in the Golden State – from classic surf spots to lesser-known waves. Explore the surf from the Oregon border to the Mexican border, covering every worthwhile break in between. Let local surfers Raul Guisado and Jeff Klaas show you where to ride the waves from North Jetty in Arcata to Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz to Huntington Beach Pier in Huntington Beach.Look inside for: Complete write-ups of 100 featured surf spots, plus key info on 100 moreBest tide height, swell direction, and wave size for each featured siteSurf spots for all skill levels, from beginner to expertThe lowdown on hazards and localismAt-a-glance information on break types and best boardsAdvice on avoiding the crowds and finding the breaksCalifornia natives Raul Guisado and Jeff Klaas surf their favorite breaks every chance they get. Raul has been a surf coach for more than fifteen years and is the author of The Art of Surfing (Falcon). Jeff is an avid surfer who travels extensively in search of the best waves.

Surfer Magazine’s Guide to Southern California Surf Spots

Surf Book Girl — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:48:26 +0000


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Surfer Magazine’s Guide to Southern California Surf Spots

"Surfer Magazine" offers the ultimate guide to catching the best waves from the pristine points of Santa Barbara to the sunny beaches of San Diego. For more than 250 spots, this sturdy manual sporting a water-resistant cover delivers a clear assessment of wave quality, prime wave conditions, and local hazards (both natural and manmade). Informative text answers the burning questions that surfers often pose: What tide? What wind? What swell? How are the locals? Are they worse than the sharks or the traffic? With helpful maps, photos, and directions, this "Surfer’s Guide" is sure to become the gold standard for anyone looking to score the perfect wave.

Surfer Magazine’s Guide to Northern and Central California Surf Spots

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Surfer Magazine’s Guide to Northern and Central California Surf Spots

"Surfer Magazine" offers the ultimate guide to catching the best waves from the redwood shores of the Oregon-California border to the wind- blasted coastal plains of San Luis Obispo County. For more than 250 spots, this sturdy manual sporting a water-resistant covers delivers a clear assessment of wave quality, prime wave conditions, and local hazards (both natural and manmade). Informative text answers the burning questions that surfers often pose: What tide? What wind? What swell? How are the locals? Are they worse than the sharks or the traffic? With helpful maps, photos, and directions, this "Surfer’s Guide" is sure to become the gold standard for anyone looking to score the perfect wave.

Surf U.K.: The Definitive Guide to Surfing in Britain

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Surf U.K.: The Definitive Guide to Surfing in Britain

Surfing is booming, and this is the guide to Britain’s surf beaches. It has been compiled by a surfer, with input from local surfers all round the coast. You just can’t beat local knowledge to help you find exciting waves in unexpected places. Each chapter deals with a particular section of the coastline. A numbered map highlights each beach, the numbers on the map corresponding to numbers in the text. Here, each break’ is discussed together with details about the beach including access, facilities and accommodation. Using this book, you should always be able to find the best waves going, whatever your standard. Surfers like to get together so an appendix gives the names and addresses of local surf shops, clubs and schools. Plus where to phone for surf reports. In short, this is the best companion in your travels to find the perfect wave.

Surf Culture: The Art History of Surfing

Surf Book Girl — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:48:24 +0000


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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 socioeconomic 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.