This eclectic mix of surfing stories has something for everyone, from classic tales of monster waves and epic battles to stories of when life among the breakers goes wrong. There are accounts of death and disaster, as well as bravery and triumph. The bizarre and the extreme rub shoulders with perfect breaks and beautiful beaches. Be thrilled by legendary surfers, as well as learning about local heroes who never made the headlines. Each compelling tale has been chosen to stoke the fire of armchair surfers and hardcore wave-riders alike, and many are illustrated with colour photographs.

About the Author
Alex Wade is a writer, freelance journalist, media lawyer and lecturer. Alex has edited and/or contributed columns and features for many national newspapers and magazines. In 2009, Alex was short-listed as Sports Feature Writer of the Year in the Sports Journalists' Association's awards. He was the first UK writer to cover surfing in serious depth for a national newspaper.

Reviews
"Expect an exhilarating ride alongside surfing legends." (Coast) "With tales of monster waves, deadly sharks and perfect breaks, this book alone gets every surfer stoked - even if there isn't a wave in the sea." (Cornwall Today) "Entertainingly written and painstakingly researched: there's something for everyone." (Carve Surfing) "Accessible and diverting. There are a great many stories here, all short and true. The language is at once literary and idiomatic...Wade comes across as so steeped in respect for the ocean that the overriding impression is of authenticity. The book succeeds through a confluence of subject matter and structure. Some of these stories will transport us, others may pass us by, and the feeling is eerily akin to that of surfing itself." (Times Literary Supplement 2013)



Book Information
ISBN 9781119942542
Author Alex Wade
Format Hardback
Page Count 228
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 514g