{"title":"Books by Kelly Slater","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780060096311","title":"Pipe Dreams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoon to be an ABC reality series entitled \u003cem\u003eUltimate Surfer\u003c\/em\u003e, starring 11-time World Surf League champion Kelly Slater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSix-time world surfing champion, actor, and American heartthrob Kelly Slater tells his inspiring story of triumph over adversity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Beach Blanket Bingo to Baywatch to Blue Crush, surfing has fascinated people for years, and Kelly Slater is the sport's hottest star. He has won more world championships than any other competitor, and he continues to change peoples' minds about what can and can't be done on a surfboard. His wild ride has included fame, fortune, a stint on Baywatch, and a high-profile relationship with Pamela Anderson. Not bad for a skinny kid from a broken home in Cocoa Beach, Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Pipe Dreams, Kelly takes the reader into oceans around the world to take on thunderous walls of water and shares the outrageous stories, solemn moments, and undeniable spirit that have made him a superstar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56222012703093,"sku":"9780060096311","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780060096311_eb218c6f-0887-46ec-b3a3-dd9b3af26baf.jpg?v=1786011228"},{"product_id":"9780847873562","title":"Shaping Surf History","description":"\u003cb\u003eMetyko captures an era-defining snapshot of one of the most fertile and influential moments in California's surf history. The dramatic action shots and intimate moments follow the rise of young legend-to-be and future world champion Tom Curren and the surfboard shaper Al Merrick.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the early 1980’s, Santa Barbara, California, saw an extraordinary mix of innovation, individuals and imagery, combined with a relatively rare meteorological phenomena, that led to one of the most influential periods in modern surf history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rise of young legend-to-be and future three-time world champion Tom Curren, whose preternatural wave-riding abilities would help establish California at the forefront of contemporary surfing; the emergence of then-unknown board builder Al Merrick of Channel Island Surfboards, who would go on to becoming the sport’s premier board-builder; a once-in-a-generation run of exceptional surf conditions - photographer Jimmy Metyko was there to capture it all. With a compelling blend of dramatic action, intimate moments and epic waves, Metyko’s imagery and personal perspectives articulate a remarkable waypoint on the sport’s cultural timeline, as well as a better understanding, and appreciation, of where surfing is today.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56295168311669,"sku":"9780847873562","price":42.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780847873562_395eb243-1281-4751-8aee-1f58926772fd.jpg?v=1786016279"},{"product_id":"9780847836079","title":"Kelly Slater","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311974658421,"sku":"9780847836079","price":42.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780847836079_219767b4-0b97-4954-b615-1ad28e51aa4f.jpg?v=1786016029"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-kelly-slater.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}