Bøger af William Nealy

Laugh out loud with this hilarious collection of William Nealy’s beloved river maps, together in book form for easy reading!A celebrated author and cartoonist, William Nealy gained cult-hero status in the outdoor-sports community by blending his passion for the outdoors with his unique style of caricatures. He had a knack for learning—not by doing but by crashing and burning! For years his informative and hilarious cartoon maps of popular canoeing and kayaking streams have delighted whitewater paddlers. Practically collectors’ items, these maps are sought by paddlers all over the United States for their relevance and wild insider’s perspective.A brilliant and uproarious follow-up to Whitewater Home Companion: Southeastern Rivers, Volume I, this second volume is a special guidebook to 11 celebrated Southeastern streams in six states. It’s special because it provides, in map format, a wealth of information on each of the rivers described—and additionally special because it is embellished throughout with William’s nationally renowned art and humor.William was a phenomenon, unilaterally deciding that whitewater paddlers should have a sense of humor. Now, largely because of him, most of them do. If you have any doubts concerning your own sense of humor, you should read this book just to be on the safe side.Featured Rivers:AppalachiaChattahoochee, AtlantaCumberland, “Below the Falls”Cumberland, “Big South Fork Gorge”James River at RichmondMaury River, Goshen PassNew River Gorge, RevisitedNew River, South ForkPotomac River, LowerShenandoah RiverWilson Creek GorgeWilliam’s zany illustrations have been bound and bandaged together in a monumental new collection of books that include cartoons long out of print. Whitewater Home Companion is a wonderful part of The William Nealy Collection, ideal for anyone who loves to laugh and enjoys the great outdoors.

Laugh out loud with this hilarious look at the trials and tribulations of paddling, as seen through the eyes of renowned cartoonist William Nealy.A celebrated author and cartoonist, William Nealy gained cult-hero status in the outdoor-sports community by blending his passion for the outdoors with his unique style of caricatures. He had a knack for learning—not by doing but by crashing and burning! The works of this American treasure were almost lost forever, but Menasha Ridge Press is proud to help bring back William’s irreverent illustrations.A follow-up to William’s best-selling Kayaks to Hell, Whitewater Tales of Terror is an outrageous collection of cartoons, featuring epic adventures, unusual new outdoor products, whitewater songs, and unsolicited advice. This is William at his finest, turning the sport of whitewater paddling inside out and demonstrating in the process the insight and humor that made him one of America’s most acclaimed sports satirists.Topics include:CampsitesColorful river expressionsPaddling mannersKayak shoppingMuch, much more!William’s zany illustrations have been bound and bandaged together in a monumental new collection of books that include cartoons long out of print. Whitewater Tales of Terror is a wonderful part of The William Nealy Collection, ideal for anyone who loves to laugh and enjoys the great outdoors.

Successful format: William Nealy products have total sales of nearly 100,000 unitsWilliam Nealy is an iconic figure in the world of extreme sports, best known for his cartoons and as a cult hero who mapped several rivers of the SoutheastHumorous book collects 20 years of Nealy’s classic cartoons—a unique blend of satire and artTopics include skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, climbing, inline skating, fishing, hunting, and morePart of the new William Nealy Collection, a line of products featuring cartoons that haven’t been seen in yearsNealy’s art was almost lost forever, but Menasha Ridge Press is proud to help bring his irreverent illustrations back into print

Laugh out loud with this hilarious collection of William Nealy’s beloved river maps, together in book form for easy reading!A celebrated author and cartoonist, William Nealy gained cult-hero status in the outdoor-sports community by blending his passion for the outdoors with his unique style of caricatures. He had a knack for learning—not by doing but by crashing and burning! For years his informative and hilarious cartoon maps of popular canoeing and kayaking streams have delighted whitewater paddlers. Practically collectors’ items, these maps are sought by paddlers all over the United States for their relevance and wild insider’s perspective.In Whitewater Home Companion: Southeastern Rivers, Volume I, William coupled his most celebrated Southeastern US river maps with an anthology of cartoons, paddling homilies, and unsolicited advice. Artistically bizarre, totally irreverent, and laced with lethal doses of macho-deflating, highly barbed wit, this masterpiece helped establish William as the Kliban of outdoor literature. Through his distinctive drawing and wholly peculiar river-submarine terminology, William successfully portrays rivers and boaters as never before.Featured Rivers:ChattahoocheeChattooga, Sections III & IVCheat CanyonFrench Broad/Big Laurel CreekGauleyHawHiwasseeLocust Fork of the Warrior RiverNantahalaNew River GorgeNolichuckyOcoeeSavageYoughioghenyWilliam’s zany illustrations have been bound and bandaged together in a monumental new collection of books that include cartoons long out of print. Whitewater Home Companion is a wonderful part of The William Nealy Collection, ideal for anyone who loves to laugh and enjoys the great outdoors.

"Learn basic and advanced techniques for mountain biking from an expert who is also a renowned cartoonist! William Nealy has revolutionized learning how to mountain bike. Whether you're a rank beginner or a cycling pro ... The Mountain Bike Way of Knowledge educates and entertains like no other how-to manual you've ever read! His crash-and-burn experience, four-dimensional drawings, and twisted sense of humor give you the most comprehensive, easy-to-understand, and detailed book on mountain biking ever written"--

Laugh out loud with this hilarious guide to downhill skiing, as seen through the eyes of renowned cartoonist William Nealy.A celebrated author and cartoonist, William Nealy gained cult-hero status in the outdoor-sports community by blending his passion for the outdoors with his unique style of caricatures. He had a knack for learning—not by doing but by crashing and burning! The works of this American treasure were almost lost forever, but Menasha Ridge Press is proud to help bring back William’s irreverent illustrations.Skiing Tales of Terror is an insightfully demented look at what it means to ski. Learn while you laugh at Nealy’s self-effacing humor. It won’t matter if you are a member of your nation’s alpine team or just getting ready to hop onto the bunny slopes, this book will lighten your heart and expand your mind as it teaches you several skiing techniques.Topics include:BeardsicklesLift operatorsScreaming slidesSnowboardingMuch, much more!William’s zany illustrations have been bound and bandaged together in a monumental new collection of books that include cartoons long out of print. Skiing Tales of Terror is a wonderful part of The William Nealy Collection, ideal for anyone who loves to laugh and enjoys the great outdoors.

Laugh while you learn basic and advanced techniques for inline skating and rollerblading from an expert and renowned cartoonist!William Nealy revolutionized learning how to inline skate. Whether you’re a rank beginner or a skating pro, William’s Inline! educates and entertains like no other how-to manual you’ve ever read! His hard-earned crash-and-burn skating experience, four-dimensional drawings, and twisted sense of humor give you the most comprehensive, easy-to-understand, and detailed book on skating ever written.Inline! teaches you everything you need to know to become a seasoned blader, from taking your first baby steps on blades to more advanced skills such as getting air, descending stairs, expert turning techniques, and more. Inline! also includes chapters on how skates work, skate maintenance, safety, and all the important body armor. Finally, Inline! teaches you the many ways to stop—or safely fall—while you’re climbing the learning curve. All of this is delivered in William’s hilarious, accessible cartoon style.Inside you’ll find:Entertaining and educational content for beginners and expertsBasic skills to advanced techniques like descending stairs and jumpingImportant information on skate maintenance, safety, and moreRiotous cartoons that make learning fun!Whether you’re an armchair skater or a guerrilla blader, this is the book you’ve been waiting for.

Laugh out loud with this hilarious look at the trials and tribulations of paddling, as seen through the eyes of renowned cartoonist William Nealy.A celebrated author and cartoonist, William Nealy gained cult-hero status in the outdoor-sports community by blending his passion for the outdoors with his unique style of caricatures. He had a knack for learning—not by doing but by crashing and burning! The works of this American treasure were almost lost forever, but Menasha Ridge Press is proud to help bring back William’s irreverent illustrations.Kayaks to Hell is a riot of a book that accurately depicts the monomania, elusive machismo, and marathon-dance mentality of whitewater paddling. With a unique blend of satire and cartoon art, the best-selling author opens up about the sport—and its disciples.Topics include:Boat racksCanoeing businessmenPaddling tripsWater rescuesMuch, much more!William’s zany illustrations have been bound and bandaged together in a monumental new collection of books that include cartoons long out of print. Kayaks to Hell is a wonderful part of The William Nealy Collection, ideal for anyone who loves to laugh and enjoys the great outdoors.

If you’re looking for the ultimate mountain bike guide for the totally honed, welcome to William (Not Bill) Nealy’s world. Nealy’s expertise (acquired through years of crash and burn) enables him to translate hard-learned reflexes and instinctive responses into easy-to-understand drawings: drawings that will make you a much better rider. Nealy’s cartoon illustrations combine insight with humor and knowledge with humiliation. So, if you are ready to shorten the learning curve and master the advanced techniques of mountain biking, get ready to have some laughs and log a few miles with William Nealy.

A manual on intermediate and advanced whitewater techniques. It reflects the paddling technology and illustrates kayaking-skills.