From Library Journal
While first impression might lead one to nominate a title such as this to a "Reference Books from Hell" list, it would be an ill-executed and hasty move. This book is well researched, carefully constructed, and useful--albeit in a limited context. Cralle, the editor/compiler, has done his homework on the water sport in all its incarnations worldwide. While the alphabetical defining of surfer's lingo, slang, and technical terms comprise the book's bulk, there are also interesting prefatory sections and appendixes (covering such topics as the history of surfing, ancient Hawaiian surfing terms, a directory of surfing organizations, etc.). Terms are handily cross-referenced and usage examples, variants, and observations from other sources are employed to good effect. While some surfing slang has entered general colloquial use (and hence is accessible through general or slang dictionaries), much remains in the province of the surfing subculture. In those areas where surfing is popular, this would be a recommended addition to reference collections. Cowabunga, library dudes!-- David M. Turkalo, Social Law Lib., Boston
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --Ce texte fait référence à une édition épuisée ou non disponible de ce titre.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --Ce texte fait référence à une édition épuisée ou non disponible de ce titre.
