Review
WL Rating
This is not an easy book to find. It’s out of print, but I found one at Powell’s in the used book section. I had been wanting to read this book for some time, so I was excited when it finally arrived in the mail. Like Greg Noll himself, the book is a no bulls**t summary of Da Bull’s life during those golden years in the 50’s and 60’s when surfing was exploding on the scene. Noll’s narrative is typically solid, but I really enjoyed the brief passages contributed by his friends. In the book, they manage to paint a wistful, innocent and almost idyllic description of Southern California and the North Shore during that time. Having grown up in Southern California during the 70’s, it’s hard for me to comprehend large, uncrowded surf conditions. If you like surf history, this is an easy reading, excellent book that’s worth tracking down for your library. A WL Essential. (September 2008)
Da Bull: Life Over the Edge - Greg Noll
