Surf memorabilia from the past is interesting and educating. Collecting the Long board Era, by Mark Blackburn is the first book to combine a detailed history of riding the waves along with related surf memorabilia and an accurate price guide. It gives a complete overview of the sport, from its ancient beginnings in Polynesia and Hawaii until 1969, the end of the long board era. Included are several innovative features, such as a grading guide for boards, Duke Kahanamoku's handprints, and collectible books with their current valuations. The items pictured are from many of the best private collections worldwide, and represent the enormous range of popular surf memorabilia.