Surf Craft: Design and the Culture of Board Riding (Mit Press)

Surf Craft is a comprehensive guide to the evolution of surfboards, from traditional Hawaiian folk designs to modern fiberglass creations.

This book offers an in-depth look at the design and craftsmanship of surfboards, featuring 150 color images and insightful text.

Learn about the cultural significance of surfboards and how they reflect both aesthetics and history.

Discover the art of board building and the philosophy of Soetsu Yanagi, who believed that a design's true beauty and purpose are revealed when it is put to its intended use.

This book will appeal to surfers, beach lovers, and anyone interested in the cultural and historical significance of surfing.