Know-how in the Surf by BLOOMFIELD, John - 1965

Angus and Robertson:, 1959. 199 pages, illustrated. "Surfing has made such rapid strides in the last few years that it has become Australia's own national sport.It is well to remeber that the advance of surfing in Australia has been linked with the growth of the Surf Life Saving Association. This book has been written with two ideas in mind: to help the unskilled surfer enjoy his recreation time at the beach, and to enable the competive surfer to improve his skill in contests against his fellow man." VERY GOOD+ HARDCOVER, ex-libary withdrawn, signed by the author John Blooomfield - former Australian Surfing representative.. By the Author.. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Dust Jacket Present.. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library Withdrawn.

35-2: Angus & Robertson Publishers. Fair. 1959. First Edition. Hardback. Signed; Signed by Author .

Sydney: Angus & Robertson, 1961. xvi+208pp. Book and wrapper in library plastic. Library markings and label endpapers. Book firm and clean. B&W plates. Top and base of wrapper has been trimmed slightly by library.. Revised Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 8vo. Ex-Library.

Sydney: Angus & Robertson, 1959. xi, 205pp, index, 36 bw ills. Or blue cloth in jacket. Endpapers have tape stains and damage from removed pocket at front. Library stamp and cancellation stamp on title page. Jacket has tape stains on flaps, otherwise very nice. Written by former Australian surf champion. Includes sections on surf safety, shooting the breakers; and the use of surfoplanes, surf boards, skis and other apparatus. A comprehensive chapter deals in detail with the main items of the surf carnival and will prove invaluable to those who wish to excel in the competitive side of surfing.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good Plus/Near Very Good. 8vo. Ex-Library.

Sydney, Australia: Angus and Robertson, [1959] 1961. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Plus. 8vo, Navy blue cloth boards, bright and sharp corners but for one tiny nudge to front bottom. A wee bit of fading to title on spine. 199 pp. text, followed by bibliography and glossary of surfing terms. Illustrated throughout, with black and white photographs and diagrams. "...for the first time in history, a book on surfing has been produced that combines an A.B.C. for the beginner and an invaluable aid for the expert..." Chapters include 1) A Short History of Surfing; 2) Beaches and the Surf; 3) Surf Knowledge and How to Use it; 4) Equipment in the Surf; 5) The Surf Carnival; 6) Training for Competitive Surfing.