Zero Break : An Illustrated Collection of Surf Writing 1777-2004

Matt Warshaw

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Language: English

Published by Random House Australia, 2004

1740513479 / 9781740513470

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Matt Warshaw has compiled a definitive anthology of the best-ever writing about surfing, illustrated with classic and contemporary photographs and artwork. Hip and eclectic, the collection speaks to surfing's widespread appeal: from Mark Twain's nineteenth century description in Roughing It to Susan Orlean's essay on girl surfers in Maui (the inspiration for the cult film Blue Crush) and Tom Wolfe's The Pump House Gang. There are pieces from Lord Byron, Herman Melville, Captain Cook, an excerpt featuring the extraordinary vernacular of Gidget from Frederick Kohner, Jack London, James Houston, Cintra Wilson, Daniel Duane, Ken Nunn and James Houston. There are pieces on Australian surfers including the outlandishly talented and erratic Michael Peterson, the comeback king Occy and our world champion Layne Beachley. Their are also extracts from brochures for surfboards, novels and, of course, the surfing scene from Apocalypse Now. The art and photography come from Robert Crumb, Doonesbury, Charles Schulz, Art Brewer, and Tom Servais. 2004. First edition, first printing. A fine copy. 2.6 Centimeters X 17.8 Centimeters X 20.2 Centimeters. …

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Title
Zero Break : An Illustrated Collection of Surf Writing 1777-2004
Author
Matt Warshaw
Publisher
Random House Australia
Publication year
2004
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
1740513479
ISBN 13
9781740513470
Edition
1.

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Barclay Books is a new,used and rare book store situated in the beautiful historic town of York, Western Australia. York is Western Australia's oldest inland town and being only 100km from Perth it is popular with tourists for it's charming period buildings and scenic Avon Valley setting. We are long time book collectors ourselves and understand the needs of collectors in regards to accurate book descriptions. We welcome any enquiry regarding our stock prior to purchase. Our opening hours are usually 9am - 5pm Thurs to Sun and Public Holidays or by appointment.…

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