The Surfboard Art, Style, Stoke |
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| Author:
| Marcus, Ben |
| ISBN: | 978-1-299-93755-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2007 |
| Publisher: | Quarto Publishing Group USA
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $21.99 |
Book Description:
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The history of the surfboard is one of innovation---innovation that has in turn shaped the sport of surfing. "The Surfboard "follows this history, from the first "wave-riding" redwood planks crafted by ancient Hawaiians to the vacuum-sealed, lightweight, "plastic fantastic" technological marvels of today.Beautifully illustrated with historical prints and engravings, as well as the latest surf photography and detailed closeups, this book documents the surfboards evolution as a perfect...
More DescriptionThe history of the surfboard is one of innovation---innovation that has in turn shaped the sport of surfing. "The Surfboard "follows this history, from the first "wave-riding" redwood planks crafted by ancient Hawaiians to the vacuum-sealed, lightweight, "plastic fantastic" technological marvels of today.Beautifully illustrated with historical prints and engravings, as well as the latest surf photography and detailed closeups, this book documents the surfboards evolution as a perfect convergence of form and function.