Paddle Against the Flow : Lessons on Life from Doers, Creators, and Cultural Rebels (Hardcover)

from john.cooper

I received this book as part of the Early Reviewers program, and you should keep in mind that I may not be the intended audience for this book, being neither a skateboarder, surfer, or snowboarder: creative artists whose comments and advice feature prominently in the book. In fact, I admit that I...

from GrinningSybil

A nice coffee table book - easy to pick up, absorb something, and put down. Each entry consists of a portrait and quote by someone Huck magazine has identified as a member of DIY culture. It is really heavy on skateboarders and surfers and is overwhelmingly male. Seriously, out of 59 entries, 6 a...

from eo206

This is a nice hard cover book with photographs of various actors, athletes, business people, musicians, activist, etc. with quotes and advice about life. I appreciate the author's attention to diversity. This makes a really nice coffee table book.

from sduff222

First off, this is a beautifully designed book. Chronicle is a publisher who really cares about their book design and feel. This book is basically a book of photos & illustrations of hip famous people paired with a quote from an interview with said hip famous person. The quotes are loosely sorted...

from modlibrary

This is a well-designed little book with words of wisdom from a variety of iconoclasts and free thinkers. The photos and artwork are exceptional. A handy reference guide at the end of the book is useful to familiarize the reader with any unknown artist. This would be a great gift for a graduate t...