Product Description

No one knows eight-time world champion surfer Kelly Slater better than Kelly himself. In this revealing and heartfelt illustrated tribute, written with surfing veteran Phil Jarratt, the world's best surfer riffs on a life filled with big wins, big money, and big loves. Interviews with friends and fellow surfers unearth juicy anecdotes, and hundreds of photographs-some never before published-capture the greatest victories and the quietest moments in equal measure. This beautifully produced book marks the first time Slater's story has been told in full colour, and reflects the latest twists and turns in an incredible and unconventional life.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #29293 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

About the Author
Kelly Slater is the most successful professional surfer in history, with an unprecedented eight world titles to his credit. Born in Cocoa Beach, Florida, in 1972, he now divides his time between homes in Florida, Hawaii, and Australia's Gold Coast. http://www.kellyslater.com/ Phil Jarratt has been a journalist, author, and editor since before Kelly was born. Among his many books are the surfing best-seller Mr Sunset, and Home, the biography of tennis star Evonne Goolagong. He lives in Noosa Heads, Australia. Jack Johnson is a Hawaiian-born singer/songwriter. His chart-topping albums include Brushfire Fairytales, On and On, In Between Dreams, and Sleep Through the Static. Before becoming a successful musician, he often surfed big waves with Kelly in Hawaii.

Customer Reviews

Great book, fantastic photos!
So, chances are if you are considering buying this book then you know who Kelly Slater is. Well this book is all about Kelly!!! It is written by Kelly and is a selection of photographs and comments about his life and there are also contributions from people who have known Kelly over the years. It is not really as biographical as Pipe Dreams, although it does cover his career over the decades. The main point of this book is about the photos!

The photographs in this book are fantastic, its well laid out and is easy to pick up. I find myself flicking through it just to look at the pictures. There is a good selection, covering all parts of his life, including some good action sequence shots. Even if you are not Kelly's biggest fan it is a good book just for the surfing photos.

Overall, 5/5, its a great book to have lying around to pick up, flick through and get an insight into one of surfing's greatest heroes!

For the Love
Great book, a must have for surfers and people alike. The man and the legend .... Kelly Slater's legacy to the sport is unmatched and undeniable....For the Love portraits exactly how he accomplished that. *****