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Little Man on Wheels due out in August

After four years and more than 100 interviews, the definitive biography of the man Lance Carson called "the neon sign of surfing" is due out in August. With a Forward by Nat Young and Introduction by Greg Noll, Little Man on Wheels tells Dewey Weber's life story from his growing up in Manhattan Beach and rise to surfing stardom, through the creation of Dewey Weber Surfboards, and his decline into alcoholism. The book details his impact on the sport and his enduring legacy and is illustrated with photos by LeRoy Grannis and other photographers.

Book Funding Proposal Launched

If you have an appreciation for surfing, and especially are interested in preserving surf history, I invite you to consider backing a proposal on kickstarter.com for the publication of Little Man on Wheels -- The Biography of Surfing Legend Dewey Weber. Visit:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1937041353/little-man-on-wheels-biography-of-surf-legend-dewe?ref=live

Here is a view of the limited edition Weber Performer Storyboard of which up to only three will be awarded to project funders. The funding cycle for this proposal ends Feb. 15, 2012.

Mahalo

Dewey Inducted into 2010 Surfing Walk of Fame

Shea Weber did a wonderful job in Huntington Beach speaking on behalf of the family as Dewey was inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame.

I have been completing interviews for the biography and most recently spoke to Phil Edwards, PT (Pete) Townend, and David Nuuhiwa.

Upcoming, this weekend I will attend the Oceanside contest at the pier and hope to log a few interviews, and next weekend, will attend the Scripps luau and invitational longboard contest benefitting cancer reseach as Kemp Aaberg's guest. This is particularly special as Kemp surfed in the Islands in 1956 during Dewey's first trip to Oahu and the North Shore.

With interviews wrapping up now, I will shift gears and start stringing words into sentences, paragraphs, and pages. Looking forward to that; this has been a wonderful experience thus far and I am eager to proceed.

A Life Examined

I continue to learn new things about Dewey and really appreciate the help I've received. Guy Motil is a deep, well informed, and thoughtful reservoir of information and insight. His book on surfboards is a work of art and probably the best one ever produced. We spoke with Caroline about the period Guy ran Weber shops in Venice and Hermosa. Hearing about his many adverturous sojourns to the Ranch with Dewey held me spellbound.

And Sparky Hudson, a much featured 60s Jacobs team rider has greatly enhanced my understanding of the South Bay and has been super generous with stories and introductions. Our recent visit with Sparky in Hawaii was enjoyable and productive. Here's a pic of some of the boards in Sparky's quiver.

Brilliant Idea, Well Executed

Fast approaching its 50th anniversary year in 2010, Dewey Weber Surfboards has introduced yet another industry first. It is releasing a special edition of 50 numbered collectible Storyboards portraying the life of the company's legendary founder and namesake in a beautiful collage of images spread out from the tail to the tip. (click on the photo for a better view).

The images chronicle Dewey's life and include a photo of Dewey as a child decked out in a Buster Brown costume (he was an official Buster Brown model) and other images of Dewey surfing, being handed contest trophies, and deep sea fishing. Other images show actress McKenzie Phillips wearing a Dewey Weber T-shirt throughout her role in American Graffiti along with photos of his family. All Storyboards will be Weber Performer models, the top-selling longboard of all time and come in lengths of 9'6" or 10'.

Shea Weber, eldest son and CEO of the company, calls the board an "heirloom" piece and that advance orders are being taken for the 50 Storyboards. Write Shea for information: shea@deweyweber.com