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Tom Blake: The Uncommon Journey of a Pioneer Waterman
First Printing – January 2001
Limited Edition #764 of only 2,700 copies
This is the original hardcover collector\'s edition published by the Croul Family Foundation—not the later softcover reprint.
Tom Blake is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in surfing history. He pioneered the hollow surfboard, introduced the modern surfboard fin, advanced surf photography, and helped transform surfing into the sport we know today. This beautifully produced biography is considered one of the most comprehensive works ever published on his life and innovations.
Condition
- Near Fine condition
- Tight, square binding
- Crisp, clean interior pages
- Appears lightly handled
- Complete with original fold-out documents and illustrations
- Numbered limitation page intact (#764/2700)
- Minor light marks on the cloth covers and a faint moisture mark on the lower rear cover (see photos)
Features
- Oversized hardcover collector\'s edition
- 256 pages
- Hundreds of historic photographs
- Original surfboard design drawings
- Fold-out patent drawings and historical documents
- Published in a limited run of only 2,700 copies
A beautiful collector\'s piece that\'s becoming increasingly difficult to find, especially in this condition.
Local pickup preferred.
