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The Surfin'ary: Dictionary of Surfing Terms and Surfspeak
Trevor Cralle
Cralle, the editor/compiler, has done his homework on the water sport in all its incarnations worldwide. While the alphabetical defining of surfer's lingo, slang, and technical terms comprise the book's bulk, there are also interesting prefatory sections and appendixes (covering such topics as the history of surfing, ancient Hawaiian surfing terms, a directory of surfing organizations, etc.). Terms are handily cross-referenced and usage examples, variants, and observations from other sources are employed to good effect. While some surfing slang has entered general colloquial use (and hence is accessible through general or slang dictionaries), much remains in the province of the surfing subculture.
Illustrated with the best in surf art and photography, this combination word reference, encyclopedia and glossary is a choice companion on your quest for the perfect wave.
Illustrated throughout with colour and B&W photographs and cartoons.
Paperback: 362 pages Publisher: Ten Speed Press,U.S.; 2Rev Ed edition (Aug 2000)
Book - New Dust Jacket - NA
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