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Surfing Tribe
Roger Mansfield
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Description for Surfing Tribe
Paperback. Tells the story of the history of surfing in Britain. This book pieces together the origins and history of the sport around the country. It charts the evolution of British surfboards and looks back at the films and magazines that have portrayed the British scene over the years. Num Pages: 240 pages, more than 200 photos. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WSBT; WSBX; WSSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 216 x 18. Weight in Grams: 916. A History of Surfing in Britain. 240 pages, more than 200 photos. Tells the story of the history of surfing in Britain. This book pieces together the origins and history of the sport around the country. It charts the evolution of British surfboards and looks back at the films and magazines that have portrayed the British scene over the years. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; WSBT; WSBX; WSSG. Dimension: 255 x 216 x 18. Weight: 916.
"The Surfing Tribe" is the definitive story of the history of surfing in Britain. First published in 2009, this second edition has been significantly updated and expanded with an additional 32 pages and 60 new photos. Written by renowned surf historian Roger Mansfield, the book pieces together the origins and history of the sport around the country. All the key characters are profiled, from early pioneers like Rod Sumpter to international heroes on the pro circuit like Russell Winter. The book also charts the evolution of British surfboards and looks back at the films and magazines that have portrayed the ... Read more
"The Surfing Tribe" is the definitive story of the history of surfing in Britain. First published in 2009, this second edition has been significantly updated and expanded with an additional 32 pages and 60 new photos. Written by renowned surf historian Roger Mansfield, the book pieces together the origins and history of the sport around the country. All the key characters are profiled, from early pioneers like Rod Sumpter to international heroes on the pro circuit like Russell Winter. The book also charts the evolution of British surfboards and looks back at the films and magazines that have portrayed the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Orca Publications
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Newquay, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780952364603
SKU
V9780952364603
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About Roger Mansfield
Roger Mansfield is Britain's foremost surf historian. He began surfing in Cornwall in 1963, amid the excitement of the '60s boom in surf culture emanating from California. He was British champion in 1970 and has travelled throughout Europe, the Caribbean and Australia. Roger has written numerous articles for surfing magazines such as CARVE and The Surfer's Path and he was ... Read more
Reviews for Surfing Tribe
"Encyclopedic, lovingly illustrated and peculiarly British." (Andy Martin, The Daily Telegraph) "Ably illustrates the richness of Britain's surfing history." (Alex Wade, The Times) "The UK and Ireland surf community has needed a book like this for a long time. A superb production." (Phil Jarratt, Pacific Longboarder Magazine)"