Amazing Surfing Stories: Tales of Incredible Waves & Remarkable Riders (Amazing Stories)
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Alex Wade (Author)
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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. 16 Halftones, color
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.
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- Contributor: Alex Wade
- Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- ISBN13: 9781119942542
- Number of Pages: 228
- Packaged Dimensions: 162x235mm
- Packaged Weight: 514
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Release Date: 2012-09-28
- Series: Amazing Stories
- Binding: Hardback
- Biography: 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.
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