Diving Through The Decades

by Eric Hanauer, Leslie Leaney (Introduction)

Diving Through The Decades by highly acclaimed diving historian Eric Hanauer, takes readers on an up-close and personal, decade by decade journey that highlights the inventions, events, and pioneers who transformed diving from its humble beginnings to an international sport enjoyed by millions. The comprehensive text includes personal stories, historical photographs, and insightful interviews Hanauer conducted over the course of more than 40 years with key players who laid the foundation for sport diving. These interviews transform the book from a gathering of historical facts into an intimate experience for divers who want to learn the fascinating history of their sport.

From the Introduction by Leslie Leaney, Executive Director The International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame: "Through his penetrating interviews, Eric takes you face to face with Austrian Professor Hans Hass, "the Pioneer of the Pioneers," wetsuit creator Professor Hugh Bradner, Sea Hunt star Lloyd Bridges, and others, as he gradually brings our history up to date with modern pioneer Dr. Jose Jones."

A highly respected author in the diving world, Hanauer's first magazine article appeared in Skin Diver magazine in 1977. That launched a parallel career as a writer and photographer that took him around the globe in the heyday of diving magazines. Hanauer also produced pieces for Dive Training, Fathoms, Scubapro Diving and Snorkeling, Scuba Times, and Sport Diver magazines, among others. His byline has appeared in over 1,000 articles, many reprinted internationally. The recipient of the prestigious NOGI (New Orleans Grand Isle) Award in Sports/Education in 2019 presented by the Underwater Academy of Arts and Sciences, Hanauer has written four other The Egyptian Red Sea, Diving Pioneers, Diving Micronesia, and Immersion, a corporate history of Aqua Lung.

Kindle Edition

Published March 22, 2022