Afrosurf by Mami Wata (2021, Hardcover)

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Dive into the captivating world of surfing through Mami Wata's "Afrosurf," a hardcover edition that showcases the vibrant essence of African surfing culture. Published by Potter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale in 2021, this book is a visual journey across the continent, presenting a blend of travel, sports, and recreation photography that is sure to inspire and enlighten. With 320 pages of immersive content, the book measures 11.3 inches in length, 8.7 inches in width, and 1.4 inches in height, making it a substantial addition to any collection. The language of the text is English, and the book includes a range of topics from general African landscapes to specific surfing hotspots, all through the lens of the author's unique narrative and the illustrator's artistry.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPotter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-101984860402
ISBN-139781984860408
eBay Product ID (ePID)14050403340

Product Key Features

Book TitleAfrosurf
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAfrica / General, General, Subjects & Themes / Landscapes, Surfing
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Sports & Recreation, Photography
AuthorMami Wata
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight59.3 Oz
Item Length11.3 in
Item Width8.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2021-931525
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal797.32096
SynopsisDiscover the untold story of African surf culture in this glorious and colorful collection of profiles, essays, photographs, and illustrations. AFROSURF is the first book to capture and celebrate the surfing culture of Africa. This unprecedented collection is compiled by Mami Wata, a Cape Town surf company that fiercely believes in the power of African surf. Mami Wata brings together its co-founder Selema Masekela and some of Africa's finest photographers, thinkers, writers, and surfers to explore the unique culture of eighteen coastal countries, from Morocco to Somalia, Mozambique, South Africa, and beyond. Packed with over fifty essays, AFROSURF features surfer and skater profiles, thought pieces, poems, photos, illustrations, ephemera, recipes, and a mini comic, all wrapped in an astounding design that captures the diversity and character of Africa. A creative force of good in their continent, Mami Wata sources and manufactures all their wares in Africa and works with communities to strengthen local economies through surf tourism.With this mission in mind, Mami Wata is donating 100% of their proceeds to support two African surf therapy organizations, Waves for Change and Surfers Not Street Children., Discover the untold story of African surf culture in this glorious and colorful collection of profiles, essays, photographs, and illustrations. AFROSURF is the first book to capture and celebrate the surfing culture of Africa. This unprecedented collection is compiled by Mami Wata, a Cape Town surf company that fiercely believes in the power of African surf. Mami Wata brings together its co-founder Selema Masekela and some of Africa's finest photographers, thinkers, writers, and surfers to explore the unique culture of eighteen coastal countries, from Morocco to Somalia, Mozambique, South Africa, and beyond. Packed with over fifty essays, AFROSURF features surfer and skater profiles, thought pieces, poems, photos, illustrations, ephemera, recipes, and a mini comic, all wrapped in an astounding design that captures the diversity and character of Africa. A creative force of good in their continent, Mami Wata sources and manufactures all their wares in Africa and works with communities to strengthen local economies through surf tourism. With this mission in mind, Mami Wata is donating 100% of their proceeds to support two African surf therapy organizations, Waves for Change and Surfers Not Street Children.
LC Classification NumberGV839.66.A35A4 2021

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