Zero Break: An Illustrated Collection of Surf Writing, 1777-2004 | 
 enlarge | Author: Matt Warshaw
Publisher: Harvest Books
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
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Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 6.9 x 1.1
ISBN: 0156029537
Dewey Decimal Number: 797.32
EAN: 9780156029537
ASIN: 0156029537
Publication Date: November 8, 2004
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Product Description
The author of The Encyclopedia of Surfing returns with this definitive anthology of the best-ever writing about surfing, illustrated with classic and cutting-edge photographs and artwork. Hip and eclectic, the collection speaks to surfing's widespread and longstanding appeal: from Mark Twain's nineteenth-century description in Roughing It to Susan Orlean's essay on girl surfers in Maui and Tom Wolfe's "The Pump House Gang."
This anthology covers it all-from early surfing literature to descriptions of the sport's most colorful characters, from hair-raising tales of big-wave surfing to an exploration of surf culture.
Includes contributions by:
R. Crumb, Daniel Duane, William Finnegan, Rick Griffin, Frederick Kohner, Jack London, Herman Melville, Susan Orlean, Charles Schulz, Mark Twain, and Tom Wolfe
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A Great Collection of Stories February 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I own a large library of surf books and have become a fan of the ones that I slow down to savor. This is one of those. Warsaw chose excellent stories in this collection; the variety is wonderful as is the changing pace of the reads and the subject matter varies nicely. This is one of my favorites.
for those flat days May 5, 2007
When I can't surf because I am away from the ocean or the waves are flat, I like to read surf inspired books, etc. This is one great compilation of such writings. The range and variety of works is great and I loved them all.
Surf lit! December 4, 2006
For all of the literate surfers out there (yes, they are legion!), this is an exceptionally enjoyable read. Great for an historical perspective on the art and sport of surfing as well as authentic insights on surfing from many perspectives. I have read additional material from the authors presented in this volume and am grateful to Matt Warshaw for the introduction.
zero break November 7, 2005
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
excellent reading:informative, entertaining,interesting,due to the diversity of the collected articles that span generations, time,numerous points of view and emotions, well organized. I have purchased numerous copies as gifts to share with old surf buddies!
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