Surfboard Wax: A History [Paperback]

Jefferson Wagner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2007

Before commercialism steps further into the surfing industry, somebody had to record and picture the most basic product of the sport! Thoroughly entertaining and informative, this unique book chronicles the story of surfboard wax -- from surfers' early use of household candle wax through the advent of a whole industry devoted to achieving the best traction. Meet the colorful individuals behind the "Big Three" wax companies -- Surf Research, Mr. Zog's, and Mrs. Palmers -- and read about their early manufacturing and marketing ventures. Amusing stories about these and other wax pioneers fill the pages of this book, along with over 300 full color pictures of the wax and its original packaging, from extreme to mainstream! "No 'big wig' interpretations, no one to sway your spending, no marketing gurus with predictions from their laptops, no chocolate iPodsjust the wax, jack." Enjoy!

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (July 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764325698
• ISBN-13: 978-0764325694
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,637,654 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what I was expecting, but still pretty cool., February 5, 2012

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This review is from: Surfboard Wax: A History (Paperback)

Thought there would be more to it. What it is is still pretty solid if you want a history of surf wax and the industry it spawned.