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Author drew kampion examines how waves form, what moves them, and why they are important. From surfing to tsunami by drew kampion 2005, hardcover, illustrated at the best online prices at ebay. He founded, edited, and published the awardwinning island independent, and is the author of the bestselling. Kampion, drew imperishable american surf writer and editor, best known for his work with surfer magazine in the late 1960s and early 70s. With page after page of stunning photos, it is a oneofakind collection of wave phenomena, together with scientific background on the interaction between land and sea. Form and beauty of the ocean by drew kampion 19910801 by drew kampion isbn. Oceanic aficionados, nautical buffs, and photography fans, ahoy. He loved this book, and felt that it captured the unique, everchanging beauty of the ocean. The stormrider surf guide washington and oregon on apple. To understand why the surf and the sea capture us like they do, waves takes a closer look at the mystery and mechanics behind waves.
Form and beauty on the ocean by drew kampion 19890801. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. From surfing to tsunami by drew kampion, jeff peterson illustrator online at alibris. Gear up for the fullgale force of the book of waves. With craig steycek and drew kampion behind this campaign two of. Form and beauty on the ocean by drew kampion 1997, paperback at the best online prices at. The book of waves by drew kampion and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Drew kampion is a former editor of surfer 196872, surfing 197382, wind surf. From surfing to tsunami by drew kampion and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Original blue cloth with gilt stamping to front cover and spine in color printed dustjacket. Drew kampion launched the eponymous service in 2009 with a little more than 150 names. Form and beauty on the ocean drew kampion, art brewer on.
This beautifuland educational book taps into the endless fascination that ocean waves hold for people worldwide, even those who dont live near a coastline. Inscribed over a drawing of a huge wave curling over a tiny surfer life is a wave,your attitude is your surfboard. Drew kampion books list of books by author drew kampion. And the publisher thankfully had the foresight to use extremely thick, highquality paper. However, surfers have been riding waves north of san francisco and even north of the californiaoregon border. See all books authored by drew kampion, including waves, and the way of the surfer. Drew kampion is a former editor of surfer, surfing, wind surf, and wind tracks magazines. Form and beauty on the ocean by drew kampion 1991, paperback at the best online prices at. Amazing photographs, original artwork, and unusual facts make this book both authoritative and fascinating. Drew kampion cotw surf photographer club of the waves.
The universe of space and matter is charged with energy. Drew continues to write for magazines dedicated to the surfing life, as well as others. Drew kampion book of waves form and beauty on the ocean. Drew kampion has 31 books on goodreads with 611 ratings.
These twicedaily global oscillations are called the tides. For example, i never knew that a deadly tidal wave is often less than two feet high yet often a mile long. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. It can be compared to the mightiest rapids in the colorado river. Kampion is the author of the book of waves 1989, the art of. The greatest waves in the world are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun. He is also at work on the story of maverick entrepreneur jack oneill, the.
In 2008 kampion became the first writer to be inducted into the surfing walk of fame in huntington beach, california. He was editorial director for the patagonia clothing company 199091 and associate editor for new age journal 1992. You might find an event or class you want to attend, snag a replacement for a lawnmower that just died, score a deal on a used car, get a new job, or find your lost cat. Who can resist the hypnotic rhythm of the oceans waves. Kampion was born 1944 and raised in buffalo, new york, and began surfing in 1962, two years after moving with his family to sunnyvale, california. Moreover, drew has also written such books as the book of waves, stoked. The book of waves form and beauty on the ocean by drew kampion isbn.
I purchased this book for my fatherinlaw who is now 87 years young. Maintaining the high level of the photos, author drew kampion takes you on a journey of edutainment in the 2030 pages of text and photos. From rips to undertows, tsunamis to tidal bores, waves examines at all kinds of wave action, lunar and wind influences, and the anatomy of a wave. Drew is the author of the book of waves 1989, the art of.
Waves are an endless source of fascination for everyone, from scie. With more than 100 oceanic photos, from the pounding pipelines of the pacific to the bright coral cacophonies of the caribbean, this spectacular photoessay is a beach lovers delight. In the early days of surfing, santa cruz and san francisco were popularly considered the remote northern outposts of west coast surfing. Form and beauty on the ocean kampion, drew, brewer, art on. Book of waves by drew kampion, 9781879373099, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Drew kampion the book of waves studio research 2012 art. Form and beauty of the ocean reprint by drew kampion isbn.
Drew kampion is a former editor of surfer 196872, surfing 197382, wind surf 198289, and wind tracks 199699 magazines. Form and beauty on the ocean by drew kampion 19971223 by isbn. He founded, edited, and published the awardwinning island independent, and is the author of the bestselling titles book of waves and stoked. Copies of the way of the surfer are available from time to time. Books by drew kampion the book of waves everything is waves. If youre interested, email me and ill be on the lookout for you. The book of waves form and beauty on the ocean by drew.
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