Dancing the Wave: Audacity, Equilibrium, and Other Mysteries of Surfing
There is no greater or more powerful or more pure human rapport with the elements than that experienced by a surfer dancing with the ocean. In Dancing the Wave, Jean-Etienne Poirier brings alive the world of surfing by offering historical, anthropological, and cultural perspectives on this increasingly popular sport. By recounting tales of his own surfing adventures, he opens the door to this world beyond the summer sun and simple pleasures of the ride, inviting readers to reflect upon the true place of human beings in the universe. This book is for all board riders, for all those who are touched by the forces of the ocean, and for all those who wish to understand the boldness of surfers, who join power and elegance in that harmonious dance with the sinuous movement of the wave.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1590300602
ISBN13:9781590300602
Release Date:July 2003
Publisher:Shambhala
Length:159 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.2" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
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best surfing book you can get
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
If you're looking for a book that tells you the technical way to ride your board, then this book isn't for you. But if you're looking for a book that really gets at the heart and soul of surfing, then you will love what this true rider has to say.
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