Poloturbo Posted October 14 Report Share Posted October 14 If you are like me and began snowboarding in the 80's you will love this book. Craig was pretty much an idol of mine. Worth a look before your season. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortcutToMoncton Posted October 15 Report Share Posted October 15 It’s actually about Craig Kelly? What a weirdly designed cover, doesn’t even say his name? But I’m picking it up for sure, many thanks!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted October 15 Report Share Posted October 15 I think the cover is intended to appeal to a broader audience, and that the author assumes those who know, don't need to be told. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted October 15 Report Share Posted October 15 Of course that’s Craig Kelly,  look at those knees!  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortcutToMoncton Posted October 16 Report Share Posted October 16 6 hours ago, Jack M said: I think the cover is intended to appeal to a broader audience, and that the author assumes those who know, don't need to be told. Seems strange to me from a marketing standpoint. Especially considering there is an even more famous snowboarder called White. I grew up idolizing him with one of his iconic Burton powder carve posters on my wall, yet even I had to look twice to make sure. Oh well, hope it’s great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poloturbo Posted October 16 Author Report Share Posted October 16 Really dont know about the book cover and the details regarding chosing that picture but like Jack said it's not only about a solo bio but way deep in the history of snowboarding and in depth research about climate an avalanches surrounding is life. Greatly written if you ask me. I don't read that much in english and was captivated front start to finish. I'm not here to sell copies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted October 16 Report Share Posted October 16 Valid points, @ShortcutToMoncton and I pretty much agree. Just thinking about what the author was thinking when he deliberately left the name off the cover. Maybe it’s like when people are deliberately vague on social media - "vaguebooking", which I hate. You’re supposed to know and if you don’t then you’re not in the in crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortcutToMoncton Posted October 17 Report Share Posted October 17 My copy is on the way — looking forward to it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted October 17 Report Share Posted October 17 In UK we have: "This title will be released on April 10, 2025." Not sure why that is. I think they had it in Whistler last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortcutToMoncton Posted October 17 Report Share Posted October 17 Here the hardcover is out but softcover is pre-order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted October 17 Report Share Posted October 17 (edited) Aha, that's it, thanks! I remembered that I'm no longer poor, so ordered the hard cover even though I don't need it. It's tough breaking the habits of a lifetime. Edited October 17 by philw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poloturbo Posted October 17 Author Report Share Posted October 17 Lol did exactly the same... more expensive but you get it NOW and nicer. Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted Monday at 08:45 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 08:45 PM Thanks for the recommendation @Poloturbo. As good as Craig Kelly was on a snowboard, he was evidently even better everything else. I knew I was a worse snowboarder than him, but was disappointed to discover I'm also dumber, worse-traveled, less driven, a poorer parent, etc. (but I still think I might be smarter than Jeff Brushie and less of a dick than Shaun Palmer, but that's up for debate). The second half is pure dread. You know where it's headed, but it unfolds in slow motion, small decisions adding up to disaster. Anyone who's sat in a snowfield and felt that "whumph" knows the dread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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