The Surfing Anthology: The Ultimate Illustrated Collection of Stories, Legends, and Other Writings from the Deep Blue (Watersports)

The sport—and the lifestyle—of surfing has long inspired great artistic reflection due to the courage, drama, glamour, and danger that are at the heart of the battle of man-plus-board against the forces of nature on the open seas. The Surfing Anthology gathers together the best writings from around the world to offer a wide-ranging look at the colorful characters, dramatic adventures, and entertaining stories that have gripped surfers and armchair surfers alike for centuries. Including works of fiction and nonfiction, poetry and prose, historical perspectives and contemporary journalistic accounts, this book is lavishly illustrated with stunning photography, colorful artwork, and pop-culture memorabilia through the years. The Surfing Anthology is an ultimate celebration through the words and images of generations of legendary surfriders and longtime surfing observers.