Items related to MP: The Life of Michael Peterson

MP: The Life of Michael Peterson - Softcover

 
9780732285883: MP: The Life of Michael Peterson
View all copies of this ISBN edition:
 
 

"You are better than me, MP"-Kelly Slater

Michael Peterson ruled the surf scene throughout the early to mid-1970s with his savage, groundbreaking surfing. An undiagnosed schizophrenic, Michael despised the fame his surfing powers attracted, and he retreated into a world of hard drugs, fast cars and shadows. He eventually hit rock bottom after a car chase, which took 35 police cars to stop him.

For 20 years, Michael Peterson's exploits in and out of the water have existed only as a series of mythological tales, passed down by the surfing tribe. Until now.

MP's life story is part circus, part car crash and purely extraordinary. It's an intoxicating and addictive tale for anyone who has ever felt like a fish out of water.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author:
Sean Doherty is the editor of Tracks magazine and lives in Sydney. Sean is the only person bar one (Tim Baker) to interview MP in over 10 years. The family has given Sean carte blanche to write MP's story.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

  • PublisherHarperSports
  • Publication date2007
  • ISBN 10 0732285887
  • ISBN 13 9780732285883
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages240
  • Rating

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780732276096: MP: The Life of Michael Peterson

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  ISBN 13:  9780732276096
Publisher: HarperCollinsPublishers PTY Limited, 2005
Softcover

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Seller Image

Sean Doherty
ISBN 10: 0732285887 ISBN 13: 9780732285883
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
Grand Eagle Retail
(Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Michael Peterson, or MP as he is commonly known, ruled the surfing scene throughout the early to mid-1970s. Despite Michael's brilliant success he was, unbeknownst to all, facing a tougher opponent than anything he would ever encounter in the surf. What many dismissed as introverted weirdness was, in fact, the early sign of paranoid schizophrenia, and Michael's battle with this disease would ultimately put an end to his flourishing career. As completely as he had dominated, MP disappeared from the surfing landscape. Now, after so many years of obscurity, he tells what is truly Australian surfing's great untold story. MP: The Life of Michael Peterson covers everything from Peterson's early life with an abusive stepfather, to his celebrated victories in numerous surfing competitions, to his descent into the drug scene, his imprisonment and subsequent institutionalisation. Covers everything from Peterson's early life with an abusive stepfather, to his celebrated victories in numerous surfing competitions, to his descent into the drug scene, his imprisonment and subsequent institutionlisation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780732285883

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 26.17
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Seller Image

Sean Doherty
ISBN 10: 0732285887 ISBN 13: 9780732285883
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
AussieBookSeller
(Truganina, VIC, Australia)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Michael Peterson, or MP as he is commonly known, ruled the surfing scene throughout the early to mid-1970s. Despite Michael's brilliant success he was, unbeknownst to all, facing a tougher opponent than anything he would ever encounter in the surf. What many dismissed as introverted weirdness was, in fact, the early sign of paranoid schizophrenia, and Michael's battle with this disease would ultimately put an end to his flourishing career. As completely as he had dominated, MP disappeared from the surfing landscape. Now, after so many years of obscurity, he tells what is truly Australian surfing's great untold story. MP: The Life of Michael Peterson covers everything from Peterson's early life with an abusive stepfather, to his celebrated victories in numerous surfing competitions, to his descent into the drug scene, his imprisonment and subsequent institutionalisation. Covers everything from Peterson's early life with an abusive stepfather, to his celebrated victories in numerous surfing competitions, to his descent into the drug scene, his imprisonment and subsequent institutionlisation. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780732285883

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 24.48
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 37.00
From Australia to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Seller Image

Sean Doherty
ISBN 10: 0732285887 ISBN 13: 9780732285883
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
CitiRetail
(Stevenage, United Kingdom)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Michael Peterson, or MP as he is commonly known, ruled the surfing scene throughout the early to mid-1970s. Despite Michael's brilliant success he was, unbeknownst to all, facing a tougher opponent than anything he would ever encounter in the surf. What many dismissed as introverted weirdness was, in fact, the early sign of paranoid schizophrenia, and Michael's battle with this disease would ultimately put an end to his flourishing career. As completely as he had dominated, MP disappeared from the surfing landscape. Now, after so many years of obscurity, he tells what is truly Australian surfing's great untold story. MP: The Life of Michael Peterson covers everything from Peterson's early life with an abusive stepfather, to his celebrated victories in numerous surfing competitions, to his descent into the drug scene, his imprisonment and subsequent institutionalisation. Covers everything from Peterson's early life with an abusive stepfather, to his celebrated victories in numerous surfing competitions, to his descent into the drug scene, his imprisonment and subsequent institutionlisation. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780732285883

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 26.14
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 46.68
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Sean Doherty
Published by HarperSports (2007)
ISBN 10: 0732285887 ISBN 13: 9780732285883
New paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
dsmbooks
(Liverpool, United Kingdom)

Book Description paperback. Condition: New. New. book. Seller Inventory # D8S0-3-M-0732285887-6

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 107.77
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 31.54
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds