This stunningly illustrated volume takes readers on a journey through the last 100 years of the search for the perfect board by surfers the world over.”Surfboards” begins with a brief but knowledgeable and entertaining history of the sport and its equipment. It then goes on to explore the many different styles and types of surfboards, accompanied by stories and full-colour photographs that depict their design, creation, and use – from close-up details of the boards themselves to surfboards in action around the world and throughout history.This is an absolute must-have volume for any self respecting surfer and surfing fan.
From the Back CoverSurfboards are not mere tools for wave-riding. To those passionate and dedicated about surfing, a board can also be a trusted talisman in perilous waters, a collectible work of sculptural art, or even a milestone in surfing history. Surfers, even top professionals, often describe a favorite board as “magic” and because surfboards ha (more…)
July 17th, 2009 
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