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"Girl in the Curl," by Andrea Gabbard, Publishers Seal Press, $29.95
It was with much anticipation that the W.i.g. crew awaited the publication of "Girl in the Curl." The first of it's kind, author Andrea Gabbard captured women who made surf herstory and those who are currently making it-complete with big, 4-color glossy photos, retro competition images, and a stunning cover of surf legend Lisa Anderson by photographer Tom Servais. The mix of profiles, including Rell Sunn, Marge Calhoun, Layne Beachley, and Serena Brooke, along with information about surf camps, resources, surf shops, magazines, and a glossary of terms make this book a must for any woman stoked on outdoor adventure. Surfing and surfing books by their very nature often go over the top with surf lingo and "local's only" egoism. Perhaps because Gabbard herself broke the barriers for women in the mostly-male surf-zone, her book gently brings us into this genre with insightful stories on the birthplace of modern surfing, Gidget, and the rise of women surfer pros. Overall, "Girl in the Curl" is more telling of the birth of an entire women's sports movement-from women entering surf competitions to launching their own media, apparel and camps-than a woman's surf book. "Girl in the Curl" is the brainchild of our very own book review editor, Lisa Okey, who's insight into surfing, made such a publication a reality. Thanks to her vision, we all have a book that empowers any girl or woman interested in riding their own way into a new culture. -Ryley Bane
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