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GIRL IN THE CURL: A Century of Women in Surfing.
Edition: First printing, a trade paperback original.
Seattle: Seal Press, (2000). First edition - "The first illustrated history of women surfers, this captures an important and overlooked part of the sport's past in gorgeous color photos. From rising Australian star Layne Beachley to two-time world champion Lisa Anderson, many of today's hottest surfers are women. But female surfers have been integral to the sport from the beginning. The author explores 100 years of women in surfing, offering portraits of famous wave-riders and anecdotes of surf culture." Glossary, resources. Oversized, slightly oblong format. 144 pp. ISBN: 1-580050484.
Condition: Very near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers with self-flaps.
Book ID: 90564More details Price: $23.50 -
BIG GIRL IN THE MIDDLE.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Crown, (1997.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The story of Gabrielle Reece, professional beach volleyball player, model and an athlete who breaks all the stereotypes. SIGNED by co-author Karen Karbo on the title page. 256 pp plus two inserts of color photographs. ISBN: 0-517-708353.
Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.
Book ID: 43246More details Price: $25.00 -
SKATE WITH ME.
Edition: First edition.
Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1950. Hardcover first edition - A book on learning to skate by this Canadian figure skater, who was (among other honors) the 1948 Olympic champion. Also includes anecdotes and comments about her own experiences. Illustrated throughout with photographs, slightly oversized.
Condition: Very good in gray cloth with green lettering (previous owner's name), no dust jacket.
Book ID: 90230More details Price: $20.00
