Surfing USA!Surfing USA! Ben Marcus Ben Marcus (born 1967) is an American writer of surreal (as distinct from surrealist) fiction. Seemingly the most conspicuous aspect of Ben Marcus' work, to date, is its expansion on one of the most primary concerns of the original Surrealist authors -- perhaps most typified Voyageur voy·a·geur n. pl. voy·a·geurs A woodsman, boatman, or guide employed by a fur company to transport goods and supplies between remote stations in Canada or the U.S. Northwest. Press 123 North Second Street, Stillwater MN 55082-0338 0896586901 $35.00 1-800-888-9653 www.voyageurpress.com Surfing USA!: An Illustrated History Of The Coolest Sport Of All Time is the definitive history of surfing The history of surfing is shrouded in the mists of time, as the origins of surfing are unknown. Jackson Crane, an American serving under explorer Captain Cook, was the first American to witness surfing in Hawaii in the late 1700s. in America by Ben Marcus (past editor of publication "Surfer" for ten years and author of articles on surfing in 130 issues of that magazine). Having grown up adjacent to the surfing beaches of southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, in the 1970s, Marcus was present through all the big developments in the sport of surfing. His comprehensive and beautifully illustrated history shows how the sport developed, the science of "big waves", surfer personalities, the evolution of surf boards, and the creation of a surf culture from movies to rock 'n' roll rock 'n' roll: see rock music. to hot rodding. Of special note are the impressive photographs of surfing memorabilia, movie posters, album covers, and pop art thematically showcasing the sport of surfing. Surfing USA! is a strongly recommended contribution to school and community library American Popular History reference collections--and a "must" for all surfing enthusiasts! |
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