{"product_id":"big-juice-epic-tales-of-big-wave-surfing-paperback","title":"Big Juice: Epic Tales of Big Wave Surfing - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Long\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eSam George\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe best and newest big-wave surfing stories from the sport's insiders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a decade ago, John Long published his now classic \u003ci\u003eThe Big Drop, \u003c\/i\u003e an unprecedented look at the larger-than-life frontier of big wave surfing. Since then, the sport has exploded in popularity. The big wave bar keeps rising as extreme surfers continue to seek out, surf, and survive a ride on the elusive 100-foot wave. The incredible stories of a new generation of thrill-seeking, death-defying surfers and stunning, full-color photography of monster waves fill the pages of this new collection by John Long and former surfing pro Sam George.\u003cbr\u003eA powerful, contemporary look at the men and women who live and breathe for the next big wave and the bigger, more dangerous challenge, \u003ci\u003eThe Big Juice\u003c\/i\u003e presents a rich history of characters, controversies, heroism, humor, and tragedy that define the sport. \u003cb\u003eWith contributions from: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e- Ben Marcus, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Surfing Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Stand Up Paddling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e- Chris Dixon, writer, \u003ci\u003eSurfer\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003cbr\u003e- Kimball Taylor, writer, ESPN\u003cbr\u003e- Bruce Jenkins, author of \u003ci\u003eNorth Shore Chronicles\u003c\/i\u003e; writer, \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e- Drew Kampion, former editor of \u003ci\u003eSurfer, Surfing, Wind Surf, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWind Tracks\u003c\/i\u003e magazines; author of \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Waves: Form and Beauty on the Ocean\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- James Hollmer-Cross, writer, \u003ci\u003eSurfing\u003c\/i\u003e magazine . . . and big-wave surfers: \u003cbr\u003e- Laird Hamilton\u003cbr\u003e- Dave Kalama\u003cbr\u003e- Evan Slater\u003cbr\u003e- Shane Dorian\u003cbr\u003e- Greg Noll- and more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a decade ago, John Long published his now classic The Big Drop, an unprecedented look at the larger-than-life frontier of big wave surfing. Since then the sport has exploded in popularity. The big wave bar keeps rising as extreme surfers continue to seek out, surf, and survive enormous waves. The incredible stories of a new generation of thrill-seeking, death-defying surfers and stunning photography of monster waves fill the pages of this collection. The Big Juice is a powerful, contemporary look at the men and women who live and breathe for the next big wave and the bigger, more dangerous challenge. Their stories provide a rich history of characters, controversies, heroism, humor, and tragedy that define the sport. Contributors include: Ben Marcus - Chris Dixon - Kimball Taylor - Rusty Long - Drew Kampion - Tony Harrington Matt Warshaw - James Hollmer-Cross - Evan Slater - Shane Dorian - Ted Gugelyk - Brad MelekianBrock Little - Greg Noll - and more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Long's\u003c\/b\u003e award-winning short stories and books--ranging from literary fiction to instructional manuals--have sold more than two million copies. His book \u003ci\u003eThe Stonemasters\u003c\/i\u003e won the grand prize at the Banff Film and Book Festival. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSam George\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the world's top surfing authorities. A former professional competitor and editor of Surfer and Surfing magazines, he is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eSurfing: A Way of Life\u003c\/i\u003e, and he is an award-winning film writer and director. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 08, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764244873504,"sku":"9780762769933","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fdc7d6f2ff583af7a523867cad10ceca.webp?v=1780246698","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/big-juice-epic-tales-of-big-wave-surfing-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}