|
Greg Noll, The Art of the Surf Board | 
 enlarge | Author: Drew Kampion
Creator: Greg Noll
Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Publisher
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
Buy New: $12.40
You Save: $17.55 (59%)
New (36) Used (11) from $12.21
Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 79019
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 9.9 x 1.1
ISBN: 1586857762
Dewey Decimal Number: 797.32092
EAN: 9781586857769
ASIN: 1586857762
Publication Date: April 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New & Unread Book that not Have Remainder Mark/ May Have Slight Handling Wear From Bookstore Shelf
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
One of the greatest surfers of all time, Greg Noll has built a considerable reputation as master of surfboard making, or "shaping." Today, collectors and surfers alike prize his unique brand of board. Recently featured in the award-winning documentary feature, Riding Giants, "Da Bull," in his iconic black-and-white striped trunks, was emblematic of big surf and fearless commitment. In addition to being a pioneer of big-wave surfing, surf movies, and surf magazines, by the mid-1960s, Noll was one of the largest surfboard manufacturers in the world.
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
Hello Hermosa Beach, Ca. July 22, 2008
Having attended Pier Avenue School..across the street from Noll's surf shop, I have followed surfing since my first time out at Paddle Board Cove, or "The Cove" many moons ago. Excellent book and photos for those who really want to see the changes in board design along with the historical milestones of the surfing history.
Surfing has changed alot since Noll's and Jacob's shop on Pacific Coast Hiway. Most of the original guys are now in surfing heaven riding the milelong rollers.
I enjoyed the book and pick it up frequently to remind me of surfing in California during the 1960 and early 1970's. Yes, there was a time you could have a wave to yourself at Malibu, Rincon or Leo Carrillo State Beach..or "Secos"..or stop off at that place just south of County Line for a great hamburger, fries and a coke for about 2 bucks. How things have changed...And, where did I just come back from...surfing the northern Spanish coast...where I now live..truly "bitchin"
Amazing November 22, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
An amazing book for those who really are in love with surfing : boards of legends, men of legends, pictures that make you dream about.
Everything is in there !
A lavish publication November 5, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Like the surfboards depicted in this beautifuly illastrated book Greg Noll, the art of the surfboard reveal a finely and lovingly prouuced marster piece.
A must have for anyone facinated by the surf culture of today and days gone by.
There are demonstrations on board shaping.
Plus insghtful discutions on past board makers and surfboard collectors.
What realy stands this book apart from the rest is its lavish photography.
A classic August 14, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
the best coffee table book that you can get for a surfer and a shaper. Great stories and pictures. Looks good too!
 TELL THE TEACHER WE'RE SURFIN'.. SURFIN' USA! July 5, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
DREW KAMPION'S LATEST BOOK PROJECT IS A TOP DRAWER AFFAIR.
HAVING BEEN EDITOR AT BOTH 'SURFER MAGAZINE' AND 'SURFING MAGAZINE',DREW IS EXCEPTIONALLY WELL QUALIFIED TO DELVE INTO EXPLORATIONS OF THE SPORTS HISTORIC PASSAGES. THE ART OF THE SURFBOARD' DOCUMENTING GREG NOLL'S LIFE AND TIMES IS NO EXCEPTION. GREG NOLL AND THE SURFBOARDS THAT HE HAS LEFT IN HIS WAKE ARE INDEED LEGENDARY.
THE BOOK IS PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED; FOR MANY THIS ALONE IS ENOUGH TO JUSTIFY PURCHASING THE BOOK..... BUT FACTOR IN A CONFLUENCE OF KAMPION'S NEAR PERFECT HISTORICAL ACCURACY WITH GREG'S 20/20 CANDID HINDSIGHTS AND THIS RETROSPECTIVE HAS ALL THE MAKINGS OF A BOOK TO BE REFERENCED FOR DECADES TO COME.
IF YOU SHARE A PASSION FOR POST MODERN SURFING AND THE ATTENDING MYSTIQUE THAT SURROUNDS IT, DON'T MISS THIS BOOK
ALOHA,
MARK FRAGALE
KAILUA, HAWAII
|
|
|
Powered by Associate-O-Matic
| |
