Surfing is more than just a sport; it is a cultural phenomenon, a worldwide passion that infuses our films, fashion, music, and language. Hawai’ian Duke Kahanamoku, the “father of surfing,” helped elevate the sport beyond its Polynesian origins, and his torch has been carried on by a long line of surfing legends: Woody Brown, Mickey Dora, Laird Hamilton, Kelly Slater, and many, many others. During the 1950s and 1960s, surf culture exploded into movies and music. Gidget, the Beach Boys, and even Elvis Presley brought surfing to the masses. Decades later, the sport and its proponents remain fixtures in our society. In this fresh and colorful look at surfing’s history and characters, author Ben Marcus captures the glamour and excitement of this extreme sport, complemented by hundreds of photos, artwork, and memorabilia. If you are still in awe of that first surfboard, still stoked by hanging ten, or still dreaming of that elusive wave, then this book is for you. About the AuthorBen Marcus is a stoked surfer who grew up in the waves of Santa Cruz and Malibu. He served 10 years as associate editor at Surfer magazine and is a freelance writer for The Surfer’s Journal. Ben is the author of The Surfboard, The Surfing Handbook, The Skateboard,and several other surf books. He lives in Malibu, California.

Ben Marcus (Malibu, CA) is a stoked surfer who grew up in the waves of Santa Cruz and Malibu. He served 10 years as associate editor at Surfer magazine and is a freelance writer for The Surfer’s Journal. Ben is the author of The Surfboard, Surfing and the Meaning of Life, The Surfing Handbook, and several other surf books.

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