{"product_id":"the-breitling-book-of-surfing-a-ride-to-the-heart-of-community-hardcover","title":"The Breitling Book of Surfing: A Ride to the Heart of Community - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMikey February\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eStephanie Gilmore\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by), \u003cb\u003eBen Mondy\u003c\/b\u003e (Text by (Art\/Photo Books))\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn illustrated journey through modern surf culture guided by the international surfers and communities that define its inclusive and passionate nature.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEpic photography brings the stories of a unique group of global communities, and the surfers that represent them, to life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTold in their own words, some of the world's most exciting professional and freestyle surfers--at different moments in their careers--introduce the influential figures, places, and waves that have shaped their lives, and their surfing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom Ireland's rugged and unforgiving west coast to the famous beaches of Oahu, Hawaii, making stops across six continents along the way, Breitling provides a unique and unexpected window on the modern surf experience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe sport's inclusive spirit is what inspired the iconic watch brand--a champion of surf culture and maker of timepieces for ocean pursuits since 1957--to highlight surf's wider community with a book dedicated to the sport's diverse characters, unexpected outposts, and collective culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased on interviews with surfers about the local communities they call home, \u003ci\u003eThe Breitling Book of Surfing\u003c\/i\u003e is as much an in-depth travelogue as it is a beautiful photography book. It is for long-term surfing enthusiasts and newcomers alike, exploring the common values and passions that shape this diverse and dynamic global community connected by the ocean.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen Mondy \u003c\/b\u003egrew up surfing barrels on the beaches of Newcastle, Australia, and is now a well-respected writer and editor working in the surf, action sports, and travel industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.34 x 12.83 x 9.84 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 02, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763866534176,"sku":"9788891839992","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6e7a72edbc4dc6bcbb1fe25e933dbd1b.webp?v=1780240612","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-breitling-book-of-surfing-a-ride-to-the-heart-of-community-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}