Offers an intimate look at the surfers who challenge the fifty-foot waves of Maverick's surf point in California--all in search of the perfect ride.

With heart-stopping photography and a driving text, "Maverick's" tracks the five most dangerous days in the break's history. Surf journalist Matt Warshaw weaves

With its massive faces, punishing rocks, and treacherous currents, Maverick's presents a surfing challenge like no other. Author Matt Warshaw has updated his cr

A riveting and rollicking tour-de-force about the terrifying power of nature's most deadly phenomena — colossal waves — and the scientists and super surfers

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