Kelly Slater: For the Love by Kelly Slater
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Book Reviews of Kelly Slater: For the Love
Book Review: Top pictography of world's greatest surfer
Summary: 4 Stars
While not quite a coffee table book of surfing photos, and not quite an illustrated biography of the nine time Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Tour champion Kelly Slater, For The Love is an interesting combination of the two. There are plenty of action photos of Slater surfing, after-the-action pictures of quiet time on the beach, and crowd scenes from the events and others in the hundreds of pictures selected for inclusion.
Slater has plenty of stories to share, from the many championships he's competed in, to thoughts on parenting, recycling, the environment and the future. Also included are many short stories from many of Slater's friends and competitors, who most often fill both roles. Many of the pictures are original to this volume, and are often full page, or covering a two-page spread. This is a good follow-up companion to Slater's 2003 autobiography Pipe Dreams, just with a great deal of pictures.
Book Review: Good Book
Summary: 4 Stars
It has the feel of an oversized promotion of Slater by Quicksilver, and it probably is ,but it is interesting reading and has great pictures. if you are a pro surfing fan or just think Slater is worth knowing about, it is a good book to browse through. I grew up on the space coast of Florida at the same time, so I have always found his story and accomplishments interesting/impressive. It is well done. Seems like the stuff in the book he says/writes is a little deeper than I would have expected, which makes it fun to read, and you get a little of the human side of Kelly Slater. Worth the money.
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