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Surf Is Where You Find It

(, Second Edition)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Surf Is Where You Find It

Contributors:

By (Author) Gerry Lopez
Foreword by Rob Machado
Foreword by Steve Pezman

ISBN:

9781938340260

Publisher:

Patagonia Books

Imprint:

Patagonia Books

Publication Date:

11th June 2015

Edition:

Second Edition

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Biography: sport

Dewey:

797.32092

Prizes:

Winner of Print Magazine -- Print Regional Design (Far West) 2016 (United States)

Physical Properties

Number of Pages:

416

Dimensions:

Width 165mm, Height 241mm, Spine 30mm

Weight:

907g

Description

Written by one of the most revered surfers of his generation, Gerry Lopez's Surf Is Where You Find It is a collection of stories about a lifetime of surfing. But more than that, it is a collection of stories about the lessons learned from surfing. It presents 38 stories about those who have been influential in the sport -- surfing anytime, anywhere, and in any way.Lopez, an innovator in stand-up-paddle (one of the fastest growing water sports in the world), now shares his stories about pioneering that sport. Conveyed in Gerry's unique voice, augmented with photos from his personal collection, this book is a classic for surf enthusiasts everywhere.

Author Bio

Gerry Lopez made his reputation at Pipeline, then went on to a lifelong career in surfing, snowboarding, and stand-up-paddle. He co-founded Lightning Bolt Maui surfboards, was instrumental in developing the high-performance shortboard, and has appeared in many films. He lives in Bend, OR.

Rob Machado is an Australian-born American professional surfer from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, a community in Encinitas, CA.

Steve Pezman is the founder of The Surfers Journal and has been the editor since 1992. He lives in San Clemente, CA.

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