One of the greatest surfers of all time, Greg Noll has built a considerable reputation as master of surfboard making, or "shaping." Today, collectors and surfers alike prize his unique brand of board. Recently featured in the award-winning documentary feature, Riding Giants, "Da Bull," in his iconic black-and-white striped trunks, was emblematic of big surf and fearless commitment. In addition to being a pioneer of big-wave surfing, surf movies, and surf magazines, by the mid-1960s, Noll was one of the largest surfboard manufacturers in the world.
Author: Drew Kampion
Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Publisher
Customer Reviews
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I couldn't put this book down.
Drew Kampion captures the grit, drama, and discovery of surfing's greatest character and shaper: Greg Noll. Buy this book - you will not be disappointed!
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Greg Noll-The art of the surfboard
A well put together effort. Surfing history has followed the icons of each era and the breaks they rode. Thru time, surfing has always respected the legends who scratched for the outside and rode big. Way to go guys, the most representative collection of surfing lore that I've seen. Thanks.
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Hello Hermosa Beach, Ca.
Having attended Pier Avenue School..across the street from Noll's surf shop, I have followed surfing since my first time out at Paddle Board Cove, or "The Cove" many moons ago. Excellent book and photos for those who really want to see the changes in board design along with the historical milestones of the surfing history.
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<br />Surfing has changed alot since Noll's and Jacob's shop on Pacific Coast Hiway. Most of the original guys are now in surfing heaven riding the milelong rollers.
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<br />I enjoyed the book and pick it up frequently to remind me of surfing in California during the 1960 and early 1970's. Yes, there was a time you could have a wave to yourself at Malibu, Rincon or Leo Carrillo State Beach..or "Secos"..or stop off at that place just south of County Line for a great hamburger, fries and a coke for about 2 bucks. How things have changed...And, where did I just come back from...surfing the northern Spanish coast...where I now live..truly "bitchin"
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Amazing
An amazing book for those who really are in love with surfing : boards of legends, men of legends, pictures that make you dream about.
<br />Everything is in there !
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A lavish publication
Like the surfboards depicted in this beautifuly illastrated book Greg Noll, the art of the surfboard reveal a finely and lovingly prouuced marster piece.
<br />A must have for anyone facinated by the surf culture of today and days gone by.
<br />There are demonstrations on board shaping.
<br />Plus insghtful discutions on past board makers and surfboard collectors.
<br />What realy stands this book apart from the rest is its lavish photography.
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