From the inside cover: "Surf journalist Drew Kampion traces the evolution of modern beach culture and the challenging, beautiful sport that gave rise to it. From its Polynesian origins and the early days of Duke Kahanamoku's beachboys, to the California-style surfing cult that exploded in the 1960s, to the international pro circuits and radical big-wave contests of today, Stoked! tells the compelling story that has inspired entire genres of music, movies, fashion, and art. This revised second edition has updated text and new photographs."