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"Caught Inside" by Danield Duane
Tossing aside a mundane and meaningless job, Daniel Duane went to Santa Cruz, California, to surf for year.
The book he wrote about it, Caught Inside is something of a Walden of our times. It's wonderfully written,
weaving wave wisdom with literary and historical references. And it's not for surfers only: even readers who
have never seen the surf will find themselves taken up in the book's rhythms. Duane sought the peace that
surfing offers, and his impressions of surfing characters, sea life (otters, seals, and the great white shark
everyone fears is right under you as you paddle your board), and the seasons by the sea are evocative and
soothing to read.
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"Da Bull: Life over the Edge" by Greg Noll, Andrea Gabbard
A reviewer states, "Greg Noll is one of the best surfers in history and with the help of Andrea Gabbard, has
written the best surf book EVER. Noll and his friends were the first to truly open up the North Shore on Oahu
and they relentlessly pursued their passion for most of their lives. As Noll says, surfing is surrounded by
so much crap these days. I couldn't agree more. Surfing is the most wonderful sport in existence, no question:
and Noll helps you appreciate it like no one before or since.
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"Sleeping in the Shorebreak and other Hairy Surfing Stories" by Don Wolf
Remarkable...a must read for every surfer, beginner or professional. And for the non-surfer-observer.
This book will open up new worlds. Lance Carson, of Lance Carson Surfboards says "this is a rare view
of surfing, its triumps, foibles and happy mishaps. There have been many books written on surfing but
none, in my opinion, with the refreshing point-of-view this book offers."
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"Surf Rage" by Nat Young
One reviewer noted, "This book was very helpful. It taught me how to deal with surf rage incidents I have
encountered in the water. It gave a very good insight of how surf rage is delt with by other surfers
around the world. READ THIS BOOK if you like surfing!
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"Learn to Surf" by James MacLaren Customer@gte.net from Moorestown, New Jersey , January 21, 1999
This was the best book I've ever read!!!! I started surfing when I was 17 (19 now). This book prepared me to go out and catch my first wave. From buying wax to cruising down the line, this book educates you with the basics of Surfing. I reccomend this book to anybody interested in this adictive sport!!!
RODNEY.BARR@MTS.COM from Cary North Carolina , July 17, 1998
A must for a beginning surfer, more of a survival guide.
This is a great book to learn in depth about surfing, I have been surfing since I was 6 and I wish that I had a book to teach me all of the things that I learned the hard way. This book is a survival guide, It teaches you about waves, form and how to identify
rip tides and other things that can end your day of surfing and your life. If you are considering learning to to surf, you can't afford not to read this book.
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"Caught Inside : A Surfer's Year on the California Coast" by Daniel Duane
A reader from Palo Alto, CA , March 18, 1999
Classic! An excellent description of nature, surfing and California life in general. A real classic that once read can be refered to again and again for a break from the sometimes oppressive grind of modern life. A call to all of us to get back to nature and the good life. !!
Mitchell Glucroft (mlg154@psu.edu) from Disco, PA , December 30, 1998
Caught Inside is one of the best books I have read in a long time. It fits in there somewhere with books like Kerouac's Dharma Bums and Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. Inspiring, exhilirating, and informative, Caught Inside makes you want to
chuck all mundane responsibilities and go out and have some fun.
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"Good Things Love Water" by Chris M. Ahrens
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"Longboarder's Start-Up : A Guide to Longboard Surfing" by Doug Werner
jason_goode@yahoo.com from Austin, Texas , July 8, 1998
Doug Werner has written a wonderful beginner's guide to anything and everything to do with longboarding. An extremely easy read, Longboarder's Start-Up has photos and descriptive text that literally walks you through the basics of longboarding. From the design of the board and how it effects different aspects of your ride to paddling out to standing up to shredding the wave on a vicious cut-back, Doug's casual style and crisp humor give the feel of receiving a world-class surfing lesson from your local surf bum. Interviews with pros and loads of great action shots make this as interesting a read as your favorite surf mag, only
you don't have near as many pictures of beach babes. Altogether, this is a great addition to your library. Don't forget to bring it on your next beach trip.
Brackett Omensetter (brackett@pobox.com) from La Jolla CA , August 31, 1998
A good, no-nonsense book that should have beginning longboarders up and annoying shortboarders in no time flat. Werner covers the basics without any mystification, cutting through the crap and helping people understand just what that 747-sized piece of expoxy doing under their feet.
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"Surfer's Start-Up : A Beginner's Guide to Surfing" by Doug Werner
A reader from Champaign IL , July 23, 1998
Over 70 photographs combined with easy to read text add up to a basic understanding of what is involved in surfing. Gets you from dry land to the standup position and covers surfing "rules". Most surfing magazines assume you have surfed. This book is for the very beginner.
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"The Soul of Surfing" by Fred Hemmings
A reader from Honolulu, Hawaii , April 6, 1999
This book covers surfing historically as well as the spirit of the men and woman who ride waves. It offers much more than the "rode that wave" syndrome of many surfing books. The Soul of Surfing also captures the nostalgia and romance of days gone by as well as a insiders look at the embryonic years of modern day pro surfing.
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"Surfriders : In Search of the Perfect Wave" by Matt Warshaw, Ed M. Warshaw
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"The Book of Waves : Form and Beauty on the Ocean" by Drew Kampion & Art Brewer
A reader from New York City , March 26, 1999
The magnificent photographs in this book calm me after even the most aggravating of days in New York City. The pages of scientific explanation are clear and interesting. My only criticism is that the introductory "meditation" has a very religious/creationist slant. Otherwise, this is a beautiful book.
sweil@jps.net from San Rafael, California , February 24, 1999
Be prepared to sink into a comfortable chair and sail-away into the magnificent photographs that Drew Kampion and Art Brewer have assembled. I never get tired of reading the text or looking at the glorious pictures.
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"Jaws Maui : Maui" by Blue Max (Photographer), Charlie Lyon, Leslie Lyon
jerryp@foxinternet.net from Seattle, WA , February 4, 1999
I cannot begin to describe my appreciation for this book. It goes far beyond an expose of dramatic photographs of surfing in a giant break. JAWS is about spirit and soul. It's about fantasy and deathly reality. And it's about meaning. I find myself just flipping through from time to time, and the next thing I know, hours have passed. Buy this book and you'll understand.
A reader from Coeur d' Alene, Idaho U.S.A , November 2, 1998
This is a book that will give you goose bumps when you see what is inside. Incredible waves and photography.
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"Joyrides" by Chris M. Ahrens
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"The Face of the Deep" by Thomas Farber
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"Mr. Sunset : The Jeff Hakman Story" by Phil Jarratt, Gerry Lopez
A reader from Sligo, Ireland, Atlanic Coast , September 8, 1998
An excellent look at the life of one of Surfings first pros. Anyone who knows the Surfing lifestyle will relate to the ups and downs that Hackman has gone through. If you surf I suggest you buy it, read it and learn from it. If you don't Surf it will give
you an insight into the goings on and happenings that many pro and amateur Surfers have encountered during their lives.
joe1317@hotmail.com from cocoa beach, fl , August 22, 1998
this book is beyond good. anyone who surfs or has been into surfing must read this. the story of hakman is not only strikingly touching but it also examines the surf culture maturity throughout the 60's-80's. it also gives an amazing prespective on drug use
in the same time and hakman's amazing bout to overcome heroin addiction. this is a definite must for any soul surfer!
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DVD & Video
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"In God's Hands "
A reviewer writes, "If anything, you should see this movie for its terrific footage. The surfers highlighted are truly awesome surfers,
and the waves you'll see are simply awe-inspiring. I lived on the North Shore of Oahu for a period of my life, and
I was lucky enough to experience the wonder of the "Big Seasons" with my own two eyes... This movie brought back
those feelings on many levels, and not many other movies have been able to do that."
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"Liquid Stage : The Lure of Surfing"
Enter the heart and soul of the centuries-old sport of surfing. Told by the people who have shaped and changed
the sport, Liquid Stage: The Lure of Surfing takes you on a spiritual journey from surfing's evolution on
the shores of Hawaii to the beaches of Southern California and the world.
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"Siestas & Olas - Surfing Journey"
scott.morey@ey.com from Chicago, Illinois , December 13, 1998
A Great Traveling Surf Story That We All Can Relate To -- Siesta and Olas is a great story of two traveling surfers on a journey in Mexico. The only similar comparison is the original
Endless Summer movie. Great story, strong commentary, and a lot of fun to watch.
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"Surfer Magazine - Surfing Legends"
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"Surfer Magazine - Viva Surf!"
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"Popeye and Son - Surfing Adventure"
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