Surfing

The saying goes, "The second best thing about surfing is talking about it afterward." Gerry Lopez, one of the most revered surfers of all time brings readers into the intimately personal sport with Surf Is Where You Find It, a collection of stories that...

Winner of the Pulitzer Price and William Hill Sports Book of the Year: Barbarian Days is a deeply rendered self-portrait of a lifelong surfer looking for transcendence 'that recalls early James Salter' (Geoff Dyer, Observer)Surfing only looks like a...

Explore the world's most thrilling waves with Epic Surf Breaks of the World. From Namibia's wind-swept Skeleton Bay to Java's G-Land, discover the best place to 'hang ten', whatever your surfing ability. Accompanied by a series of stunning photographs,...

So this is surfing in Britain, I told myself as I grumpily walked up a slope of wet rocks and wispy beach grass, trying to keep a foothold as rain and wind both tried their utmost to send me skidding back down to the freezing beach below. Tom Anderson...

Mindfulness and Surfing casts a fresh perspective on this popular sport, and explores how riding the waves can be the ultimate meditation. Engaging author Sam Bleakley takes us on a soulful journey across the tideline of his personal and philosophical...

Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die is a beautifully illustrated guide to the most thrilling surfing destinations in the world. Covering quintessential beaches, including: Oahu's North Shore; Australia's Gold Coast; and of course, Malibu, California, the...

'Exhilarating' Sunday Times'Rapturous' Sunday Telegraph'A remarkable tale of grace and danger' Financial TimesWhen paramedic Bruce Pike is called out to deal with another teenage adventure gone wrong, he knows better than anyone what happened and how...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635652901Author Laird HamiltonFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Rodale BooksPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale

Founded in 1960 by surfer, artist, and filmmaker John Severson, Surfer was the longest continuously published surf magazine, referred to as the bible of the sport. Surfer was firmly established as the sport s leading voice, serving as a template for a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781984859792Author Lara EinzigFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale

This volume is a comprehensive visual history of surfing, marking a major cultural event as much as a publication. Following three and a half years of meticulous research, it brings together hundreds of images to chart the evolution of surfing as a...

Wyl Menmuir's The Draw of the Sea is a beautifully written and deeply moving portrait of the Cornish Coast and the people who make their livings there, examining the ephemeral but universal pull the sea holds over the human imagination.'A beautiful...

Epic photography brings the stories of a unique group of global communities, and the surfers that represent them, to life. Told in their own words, some of the world s most exciting professional and freestyle surfers at different moments in their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783967040586Author gestaltenFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag

'The perfect escapism. Romantic, sexy and full of sunshine' Lia Louis, bestselling author of Eight Perfect Hours 'Totally dreamy, funny in all the right places, and unabashedly romantic. I loved it!' Laura Jane Williams, bestselling author...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262027601Author Richard KenvinFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEARJOIN THE QUEST TO SURF THE BIGGEST WAVE IN HISTORY.In a small fishing village on the coast of Portugal, a select band of surfers take unimaginable risks, pushing the boundaries of their...

Glaser s extensive archive of stunning images a vast majority of which are previously unseen is a riveting compilation of some of the best and most iconic images of Kelly Slater in and out of the water. High-action shots of Slater doing what he does best...

Fearlessness has got nothing to do with being unafraid. It's about doing things anyway, getting on with it, living, whether you're afraid or not. Fuzzy-haired, free-spirited, cello-playing Catrina is devastated when her lover, Jack, leaves her to go...

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...

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...

Of course, you can check where and when to surf, for all levels, but we aim for much more than that, by giving you a good sense of the backdrop, the scenery and the atmosphere. Any seaside lover can use this guide to find the best places to hang out, to...

Breathtaking photographs and deeply personal stories from a leading surfing and nature photographer, conservation advocate, and social media force Wayward is a collection of striking photographs and the revealing personal stories behind them by one of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781603094948Author Kim DwinellFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Top Shelf ProductionsPublisher Top Shelf Productions

WINNER OF THE HOLYER AN GO AWARD 2023 Wyl Menmuir's The Draw of the Sea is a beautifully written and deeply moving portrait of the sea and the people whose livelihoods revolve around it, examining the ephemeral but universal pull the sea holds over the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783899559989Author Lauren L. HillFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag

If you thought surfing was a male-dominated sport, think again. The thirty women surfers profiled in this thrilling collection can rip a wave with the best of them. Hailing from all over the world, each surfer is featured in spectacular photography and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578579061Author Paul WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 264Imprint Paul WilsonPublisher Paul WilsonWeight(grams) 304gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 15mm

By popular demand, "The Beast" is back. In response to customer feedback and general confusion, "The Stormrider Surf Guide Europe" is back in one huge, mind-blowing book. Much like a traditional bible, it seems surfers want both testaments in one place,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781760761080Author Gill HutchinsonFormat HardbackPage Count 204Imprint Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty LtdPublisher Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty...

Stand Up Paddleboarding is the fastest growing water-based activity worldwide. Thousands have tried it, with many more taking it up each year. It is easy to make the first steps to stand on a board and paddle. But many want to take this further - be it...

A beautifully presented, practical gift guide for all surf seekers. Explained with fascinating, easy-to-understand commentary from surfer and scientist Easkey Britton, this guide helps you soak up maximum vitamin sea. ...

For this edition, they teamed up with adventure-seeking Marte Louwes and Chilean local surfer Vicente Gracia, who found the best addresses along Chile's endless shores, and a few inland too. They stargazed in the arid desert in Norte Grande, drove...

Six-time world surfing champion, actor, and US heart-throb Kelly Slater tells of the struggles and triumphs he's experienced throughout his life and how they have helped him to become one of the world's most loved sports figures. From beach blanket bingo...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062202536Author Chas SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Your complete practical guide to this fast-paced and addictive sport. Kiteboarding has gone from strength to strength over the last few years, and interest is only set to increase with its inclusion in the 2024 Paris Olympics. In this book, Andy...

In this thrilling and candid memoir, world record-holding and controversial Big Wave surfer Garrett McNamara chronicles his emotional quest to ride the most formidable waves on earth. Garrett McNamara-affectionately known as GMac-set the world record...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780861715350Author Jaimal YogisFormat PaperbackPage Count 252Imprint Wisdom Publications,U.S.Publisher Wisdom Publications,U.S.

Some people are drawn towards nature at its most extreme - and it doesn't get more extreme than giant waves.These deadly waves have a strangely hypnotic pull on two types of person: for scientists and super-surfers, rogue waves are a grail, and they will...

Some people are drawn towards nature at its most extreme - and it doesn't get more extreme than giant waves.These deadly waves have a strangely hypnotic pull on two types of person: for scientists and super-surfers, rogue waves are a grail, and they will...