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16%OFFAlex Wade - Amazing Surfing Stories: Tales of Incredible Waves & Remarkable Riders - 9781119942542 - V9781119942542
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Amazing Surfing Stories: Tales of Incredible Waves & Remarkable Riders

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Description for Amazing Surfing Stories: Tales of Incredible Waves & Remarkable Riders Hardback. Enjoy a wonderful hardback collection of thrilling surfing stories. This eclectic mix has something for everyone: from classic tales of monster waves and epic battles, to hilarious anecdotes of what goes on among the breakers. There are stories of death and disaster as well as bravery and triumph. Series: Amazing Stories. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WSSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 228 x 23. Weight in Grams: 506.
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.

Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Series
Amazing Stories
Condition
New
Number of Pages
228
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781119942542
SKU
V9781119942542
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1

About Alex Wade
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 for Amazing Surfing Stories: Tales of Incredible Waves & Remarkable Riders
"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 ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for Amazing Surfing Stories: Tales of Incredible Waves & Remarkable Riders


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