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Immortals of Australian Surfing

Series: The Immortals
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Immortals of Australian Surfing by Phil Jarratt celebrates the legends of Australian surfing, capturing tales of epic rides and the unique culture of the sport. The book paints a vivid picture of the surfers who have shaped the past, present, and future of surfing in Australia. It's an exhilarating dive into the personalities, achievements, and contributions that have made Australian surfing iconic.
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Format: Hardback
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Immortals of Australian Surfing may appeal to you if you have a passion for surfing and are curious about the legendary figures who have shaped Australia's surf culture. With insightful accounts by an acclaimed surf historian, this book provides a rich tapestry of stories that capture the thrills and trials faced by some of the sport's most iconic personalities. If you're fascinated by the evolution of surfing and its impact on Australian identity, you'll likely find this book an engaging read.

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Immortals of Australian Surfing

Fully illustrated profiles of Australia's top 12 most legendary surfers.
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Fully illustrated profiles of Australia's top 12 most legendary surfers.

Immortals of Australian Surfing celebrates our greatest ever board-riders. It takes the Immortals concept used elsewhere in sport and applies it to surfing, choosing the best of the best from over 50 years of the local scene and the world tour.

Renowned surfing writer Phil Jarratt selects his top 12 riders, then delves into the careers of the true greats. Legendary riders selected and profiled include pioneers Midget Farrelly, Nat Young and Layne Beachley; the world champs of the seventies and eighties such as Mark Richards; Tom Carroll and Pam Burridge; to modern era greats Mick Fanning and Stephanie Gilmore.

The book tells the remarkable stories behind each Immortal's rise to the top and the adversity faced through their careers.

Series: The Immortals

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780645207095

Publisher: Rockpool Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Gelding Street Press

Illustration: Jacketed hardback, round back with H&T bands. Full colour text.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Phil Jarratt is a journalist, author, publisher and film-maker with more than 50 years experience in Australian and international media. He is a former editor of Tracks, associate editor of Surfer and editor and publisher of Australian Surfers Journal. He is regarded as one of the foremost global authorities on surfing and has worked inside the executive ranks of two of the world's biggest surf brands - Rip Curl and Quiksilver, where he was a senior marketing executive for 10 years. He has written more than 40 books covering largely surfing and sport-related biography. He lives in Noosa Heads, Queensland, and surfs every day there are waves.

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