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• Annotation:
• “In this visually arresting graphic novel, surfer and illustrator AJ Dungo remembers his late partner, her battle with cancer, and their shared love of surfing that brought them strength throughout their time together. With his passion for surfing uniting many narratives, he intertwines his own story with those of some of the great heroes of surf in a rare work of nonfiction that is as moving as it is fascinating.” -- publisher
• Creators:
• Illustrator - Randy DuBurke
• Illustrator - Dungo AJ
• Publication Information:
• Nobrow, London, 2019
• Color or Black & White:
• 
• Genre:
• Autobiography/Memoir
• Bibliography Available:
• Yes
• Original Language:
• English
• Historical Topic/Event:
• Surfers
• Kahanamoku, Duke, 1890-1968
• Blake, Tom, 1902-1994
• Geographic Setting:
• Hawaii--Honolulu--Waikiki
• California
• Date Range:
• 2005 - 2017
• Tags:
• surfing, Hawaii, beach boys, Duke, Duke Kahanamoku, 1912 Olympics, Tom Blake, surfers, Olo Boards, surfboard, Hollow Board, “kook-boxes”, cancer patient
• Notes:
• Hawaiian history / surfing history: 1800 - 1950
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