Waves and Beaches [Paperback]

Willard Bascom (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 366 pages
• Publisher: Anchor; Revised edition (December 18, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385148445
• ISBN-13: 978-0385148443
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #440,258 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every surfer should own this book, June 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Waves and Beaches (Paperback)

This book is an essential read for anyone who surfs, or is just an avid beach-goer. The author is an absolute master of the subject,and has included a wealth of information, based on theory, statistics, and anecdotal observation . With regard to surfers specifically, Dr. Bascom provides clear and concise information as to why waves form, and why they act the way they do. Being a surfer for 35 years myself, I find it amazing how many others of my ilk do not understand the physics of waves.This book makes it all clear. I truly lament the fact that is out of print.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Waves and Beaches: a thrilling & informative read, July 4, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Waves and Beaches (Paperback)

Waves and Beaches is an informative and even thrilling read for anyone interested in knowing how these things work. It is highly readable and fascinating. Many interesting photos and diagrams. It is a book that should be reissued. A great pleasure to know this book! It's a mainstay of each vacation to the shore and sea.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best book in the world on waves & beaches., February 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Waves and Beaches (Paperback)

Bascom is concise, accurate, humorous, amazing. He knows his subject of waves and beaches. The book clearly depicts how waves work at sea and on beaches. It contains great photos and a funny description of surfer talk. A must get for all surfers, kayakers, and amateur oceanographers.