Amazing Surfing Stories: Tales of Incredible Waves & Remarkable Riders by Alex Wade ISBN:9781119942542

Amazing Surfing Stories by Alex Wade

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This eclectic mix of surfing stories has something for everyone, from classic tales of monster waves and epic battles to stories of when life among the breakers goes wrong. There are accounts of death and disaster, as well as bravery and triumph. The bizarre and the extreme rub shoulders with perfect breaks and beautiful beaches. Be thrilled by legendary surfers, as well as learning about local heroes who never made the headlines. Each compelling tale has been chosen to stoke the fire of armchair surfers and hardcore wave-riders alike, and many are illustrated with colour photographs. AUTHOR: Alex Wade is a writer, freelance journalist, media lawyer and lecturer. Alex has edited and/or contributed columns and features for many national newspapers and magazines. In 2009, Alex was short-listed as Sports Feature Writer of the Year in the Sports Journalists’ Association’s awards. He was the first UK writer to cover surfing in serious depth for a national newspaper. 16 colour photos

A treasure trove of tales of incredible waves and remarkable riders to stoke the fire of armchair surfers and hardcore wave-riders alike.


About the Author: Alex Wade is a writer, freelance journalist, media lawyer and lecturer. Alex has edited and/or contributed columns and features for many national newspapers and magazines. In 2009, Alex was short-listed as Sports Feature Writer of the Year in the Sports Journalists’ Association’s awards. He was the first UK writer to cover surfing in serious depth for a national newspaper.

 

Additional information

Format

Hardback

Genre

Surfing, windsurfing, water skiing

Readership Level

Professional & Vocational

ISBN

9781119942542

Date of Publication

20 Dec 0928

Amazing Surfing Stories: Tales of Incredible Waves & Remarkable Riders by Alex Wade ISBN 9781119942542

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