Perfect Waves: The Endless Allure of the Ocean

by SylvainCazenave (Contributor), TimMcKenna (Contributor), Guillaume Dufau (Contributor), Alexandre Hurel (Contributor), PierreNouqueret (Contributor), EricChauche (Contributor)

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  Hardcover
  2006

  $3.25

  Majestic and evanescent, waves offer a sumptuous and endless natural display of force. The ocean's powerful swells also provide a playground for surfers around the world. From Hawaii to Tahiti, South Africa to the Mentawai Islands, from Australia to Morocco, France, and beyond, Perfect Waves takes the reader on a fascinating journey to discover the most beautiful waves on all the oceans of the world. The accompanying documentary information describes the natural mechanism behind the formation of waves. Lively anecdotes evoke the fascination that the oceans arouse in humans and record the achievements of those who dare to ride their waves.