Shaping Surf History Tom Curren and Al Merrick, California 1980-1983

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Metyko captures an era-defining snapshot of one of the most fertile and influential moments in California's surf history. The dramatic action shots and intimate moments follow the rise of young legend-to-be and future world champion Tom Curren and the surfboard shaper Al Merrick.

During the early 1980’s, Santa Barbara, California, saw an extraordinary mix of innovation, individuals and imagery, combined with a relatively rare meteorological phenomena, that led to one of the most influential periods in modern surf history.



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ISBN:

9780847873562

Format:

Hardback

Pages:

304

Weight:

1905.1g

RRP:

$130.00

Category:

Art and Photography , Sport

Publisher:

Rizzoli International

Published:

29 November 2023

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jimmy Metyko