Big Wednesday (Deluxe Anniversary Edition)

Name: Big Wednesday (Deluxe Anniversary Edition)
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SKU: 9781644280966
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By Denny Aaberg and John Milius

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Summary

Big Wednesday (Deluxe Anniversary Edition) by Denny Aaberg and John Milius explores the shared passion and friendship of three surfers as they ride the waves of Southern California. The story traces their journey from carefree youth to adulthood, capturing the changing tides of their lives amidst the cultural shifts of the 1960s. It's a compelling tale of camaraderie, the pursuit of dreams, and the inevitable passage of time.
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Format: Hardback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by tales of friendship, adventure, and the deep camaraderie among surfers set against the backdrop of 1960s Southern California. This story may appeal to those who appreciate evocative narratives that blend the thrill of surfing with a nostalgic look at youth and the passage of time.

"Big Wednesday, based on the cult 1978 film by the same name, follows three California beach buddies begin to realize there is more to life than waxing down their surfboards as they ditch their alcoholic and unruly ways to go fight in the Vietnam War. When they reunite ten years later, they find that things in Malibu are much different after fighting a war"--

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Big Wednesday (Deluxe Anniversary Edition), based on the cult 1978 film by the same name, follows three California beach buddies who begin to realise there is more to life than waxing down their surfboards as they ditch their alcoholic and unruly ways to go fight in the Vietnam War.

When they reunite ten years later, they find that things in Malibu are much different after fighting a war.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Big Wednesday is highly praised for capturing the spirit and culture of surfing in Los Angeles, reflecting the personal experiences of the authors. Prominent figures like Tom Hanks and Quentin Tarantino commend its authenticity and portrayal of a generation. The book is likened to John Milius's version of American Graffiti, with its universal characters resonating across different times and places.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781644280966

Publisher: Rare Bird Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Rare Bird Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Introduction by Roger McGrath

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

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Denny Aaberg Fiction General Fiction John Milius Literary Fiction Special Editions

About the Author

Dennis Aaberg is a good-natured surfer-writer-musician from Pacific Palisades, California, best known as cowriter of Warner Brothers's 1978 surfing film Big Wednesday.

John Milius is a screenwriter, director, and producer of motion pictures. He cowrote and directed the 1978 film Big Wednesday, and was a writer for the first two Dirty Harry films, received an Academy Award nomination as screenwriter of Apocalypse Now, and wrote and directed The Wind and the Lion, Conan the Barbarian, and Red Dawn. He lives in Los Angeles.

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