Surfing Europe

by Demi Taylor and Chris Nelson

Published 30 July 2004
The definitive surf travel guide to Europe, covering over 600 surf spots. Contains a fully comprehensive fusion of unrivalled surf knowledge and first hand travel information plus stories and tips from pros and bros.

The ultimate voyage of discovery around the World's 80 best surf spots. A fusion of tips and knowledge from legends, pros and bros; Surfer's Tales, board advice; accurate mapping and authoritative surf information brought to life with world-class photography from across the globe. Surfing the World gives readers an overview of the wave-rich regions of our planet. With stunning full colour photography throughout, this is an inspirational guide by acclaimed surf writers Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor that will not fail to inspire you to pick up your board and pack your bags. The only guide of its kind Perfect for inspiration but also an effective planning tool Local recommendations from surfers in the know Beautiful photography and colour mapping throughout Easy-to-use key to each surf break

Surf writer/photographer team, Chris Nelson and Demi Taylor, have been back on the road to bring you the only comprehensive guide to surfing in Britain and Ireland. Fully revised and updated, this guide includes all the essential break information, plus tips from Britain's top surfers and local experts, board advice from the UK's top shapers and all the details on surfer-friendly places to eat, sleep and drink. Combined with stunning full-colour photography and detailed, accurate mapping and swell forecast charts this is the only companion for finding that perfect wave. The only surf travel guide to cover Britain & Ireland Critical listings including what to do on flat days Guidance on the breaks and skill level required Board guide written by top shapers Suggestions on how to spend your time be it a few days or longer Surfers' tales - stories from surfing's leading legends and local heroes

Britain is a landscape of endless possibilities, a natural outdoor playground waiting to be explored. Whether you want to hone your mountain biking skills or initiate your partner into the art of wave riding, whether you fancy a weekend of foraging with friends, or simply want to indulge in a lazy afternoon of sun-dappled dips and hidden pools, we bring together the pick of guilt free thrills and natural escapes that will satisfy even the most insatiable thirst for adventure.

The era of the Endless Summer is over, and a whole new occluded front of surf exploration has opened up: a world inhabited by the cold water souls. This book seeks out the waveriding pioneers of our cold water environment and looks at the communities that have evolved in some of the planet's most beautiful and inhospitable locations from the wilds of Alaska to the frozen wastes of Nova Scotia, and from Scotland's storm-lashed north coast to black volcanic boulder points of Iceland. Acclaimed surf writer Chris Nelson has teamed up with some of the world's top surf photographers to go in search of these pioneering souls who have scoured the earth to find surfing's final frontier. Footprint's Cold Water Souls is the result of that search: a stunning and unique insight into the world's most extreme surfing environments. Cold Water Souls is the first book of its kind A unique blend of history, travel, memoir and characters Sleek design and stunning images throughout The perfect book if you want to find out about the heart of surf culture

Whether you're an armchair expert, or a firm fixture on the terraces, Around The Grounds is the essential fan's guide to the gates, hearts and minds of the clubs of the English Football league. Broken down by club, the story of each hallowed ground is told, celebrating the victories and commiserating the losses both on and off the pitch, taking in the defining moments as well as the legendary characters that helped to fix each club in the hearts of their supporters.


Essential facts, stats and little-known information, this book gives a unique insight into the life and personality of each team and those who support them
Celebrates the fan's eye view with 'Tales from the Terraces' - stories of the tears and laughter, heartbreak and joys of being a diehard follower of teams from every level of the Premier and Coca-Cola leagues
Practical tips on all the essentials from travel and pre-match rituals to where to score the best pints and pies