History of Surfing

(Hardback)

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Matt Warshaw knows more about surfing that any other person on the planet. After five years of research and writing, Warshaw has completed a totally unprecedented history of the sport and the culture it has spawned. With a voice that is definitive, funny, and wholly original, The History of Surfing delivers the ultimate book for surfers everywhere.

Reviews

"Meticulously researched, smartly written, beautifully laid out...required reading." - Outside Magazine
"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
"Trust us, his book is the place to go for the goods." - OC Weekly
"Written by one of the world's leading surf historians, this ...is the definitive book on surf history and culture." - Drift Magazine

Author Bio

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.