Maverick's
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.58 (914 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0811841596 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Waves aren't measured in feet, but in increments of fear. Big-wave rider Buzzy Trent
now what said Great writing and photos, but fails to deliver. Warshaw is an excellent writer, and this book is extremely well organized and well written. Avoids the hype and nonsense of many books about surfing. Not sure why Mavericks' = The Story of Big-Wave Surfing, though. As noted in the book, it's not the biggest break to be ridden on a regular basis.Why only Great writing and photos, but fails to deliver Warshaw is an excellent writer, and this book is extremely well organized and well written. Avoids the hype and nonsense of many books about surfing. Not sure why Mavericks' = The Story of Big-Wave Surfing, though. As noted in the book, it's not the biggest break to be ridden on a regular basis.Why only 3 stars? This book fits into the "star system" of surf writing. Like Hollywood, the surf industry (including writers and filmmakers) came to realize that a limited number of "stars" was more marketable than the story of (often bigger and better) feats by a larger number of surfers. So they focused on the. stars? This book fits into the "star system" of surf writing. Like Hollywood, the surf industry (including writers and filmmakers) came to realize that a limited number of "stars" was more marketable than the story of (often bigger and better) feats by a larger number of surfers. So they focused on the. Visually appealing and well written This is a fascinating look at the history and sport of big-wave surfing, focusing primarily on Maverick's but also discussing some of the other big-wave spots in the world, such as Todos Santos and Cortes Banks. If you have fond memories of the classic travel and surf-bum movie from the 60s, "The Longest Summer," about great surf spots around the world, you'll probably enjoy this book.My review concentrates mainly on the dangers, since I was interested in researching that, but overall it's a beautifully illustrated and well-written account of the sport. The author starts with the early history back in t. Impressive , But Already Outdated A Customer A very well written and produced coffee-table quality book on Nor Cal's most hyped big wave break. Rest assured that Matt Warshaw speaks from the heart when he describes the history, the characters, the swells and the waves that have converged at that awe-inspiring break outside Pillar Point. Mr. Warshaw is perhaps the greatest surf historian of all time, and before you question that statement, just wait for his upcoming release 'The Encyclopaedia of Surfing' to make the call.This is mostly pre-tow era Mav's, and so naturally is already quite out-dated. But looking through the viewpoint of paddle-in onl
With its massive faces, punishing rocks, and treacherous currents, Maverick's presents a surfing challenge like no other. It's a book to be enjoyed not only by those who surf deep in the waves, but also by those whose taste for adventure is satisfied deep in the pages of a very good book.. Author Matt Warshaw has updated his critically acclaimed illustrated history of Maverick's to cover important recent developments, and we've added a fresh new cover to kick this edition off in style. And what unfolds in Maverick's is no less than the story of big-wave surfing, from its ancient Hawaiian origins to modern tow-in riders. "A fascinating account," to quote Surfer magazine, it takes "a cue
. Former editor of Surfer magazine , his articles have appeared in Outside , Esquire , the Los Angeles Times , the New York Times , and the Wall Street Journal . He has written for Esquire, the New York Times Magazine, the Los Angeles Times Magazine, Men's Journal, Outside Magazine, and the Village Voice, among others. He li