{"product_id":"kelly-slater-a-life-of-waves-hardcover","title":"Kelly Slater: A Life of Waves - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKelly Slater\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTodd Glaser\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEddie Vedder\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA revealing, photographic portrait of 11-time world champion Slater, one of the greatest and most admired surfers in the world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGlaser's extensive archive of stunning images--a vast majority of which are previously unseen--is a riveting compilation of some of the best and most iconic images of Kelly Slater in and out of the water. High-action shots of Slater doing what he does best in the vibrant hues of the best waves in the world, in the South Pacific, Australia, Hawaii, California, and Europe, Glaser's photographs immerse us in the power of the ocean and awaken our thirst for exploration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis collection celebrates fifteen years of Slater's exhilarating adventures, from 2008 to 2023: Slater's most iconic surf sessions including the first-ever wave ridden at his Surf Ranch, as well as behind-the-scenes shots inside Slater's home, from his famous morning pancakes to strumming guitar with his friends. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith personal narration by Slater throughout, this book offers a seldom-seen portrait of surfing's brightest star in his element, guided by Glaser's irrefutable passion for his craft.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelly Slater\u003c\/b\u003e is an 11-time world champion and the winningest surfer of all time. A multifaceted talent with a penchant for progression, Slater is an accomplished golfer, musician, inventor, and advocate for sustainable surfboard production and conscious clothing manufacturing. \u003cb\u003eTodd Glaser\u003c\/b\u003e is a San Diego-born photographer, surfer, and waterman. He was staff photographer at \u003ci\u003eSurfer\u003c\/i\u003e magazine for over a decade, amassing over a dozen covers during his tenure. His photographs have appeared in \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOutside\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMen's Health\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGQ\u003c\/i\u003e, and the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC. \u003cb\u003eEddie Vedder \u003c\/b\u003eis an American musician. He is the lead vocalist and guitarist of the grunge rock band Pearl Jam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 12.4 x 10.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47386659061938,"sku":"9780847836079","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/156baafd9ca4931c2ff2872630414716.webp?v=1777910404","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/kelly-slater-a-life-of-waves-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}