| Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die: Surfing Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations Contributor(s): Santella, Chris (Author) |
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ISBN: 1419734563 ISBN-13: 9781419734564 Publisher: Abrams Image OUR PRICE: $24.75 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Surfing - Travel | Special Interest - Sports - Art | Popular Culture |
| Dewey: 797.32 |
| LCCN: 2018936280 |
| Series: Fifty Places |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 7.3" W x 8.1" (1.85 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 book also invites you to discover such unexpected gems as the Amazon and the Gulf of Alaska. From the frigid waters off Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula to Nazar , Portugal, where in 2013 Garrett McNamara broke a world record for surfing the tallest wave (78 feet ), Fifty Places to Surf takes readers on a wide-roving adventure, divulging the details that make each venue unique--and plenty of tips for those who aspire to surf there. Featuring interviews with seasoned surfing experts such as pro surfer Joel Parkinson and Billabong executive Shannan North, Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die is an essential travel companion for surfers of all levels who are looking to catch that perfect wave. |
Contributor Bio(s): Santella, Chris: - Chris Santella is the author of 21 books, including 15 titles in the Fifty Places series. Based in Portland, Oregon, he is a regular contributor to the Washington Post and the New York Times. |
