Kayaks to Hell

by William Nealy

At last, a book that accurately depicts the mono-mania, elusive machismo, and marathon-dance mentality of whitewater paddling. In a unique blend of satire and cartoon art, William Nealy (author of best selling Whitewater Home Companion) opens up with both barrels on the sport and people which turns picturesque streams into jungle gyms.

Genres: Comics

Unbound

First published March 1, 1984

About the author

A world-famous cartoonist, William Nealy is best-known for his groundbreaking book Kayak, which combined expert paddling instruction as well as artful caricatures and parodies of the whitewater enthusiasts themselves. The quality of his work transcends its subject; this book, and the others which followed, spawned a host of imitators, and made William a cult figure in the world of outdoor sports. Born on February 4th, 1953, Nealy grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. Never comfortable in a highly structured environment, he left high school before graduating, and then attended St. Johns College, eventually graduating from Birmingham-Southern. He brought a thorough and rigorous intelligence to his interests and avocations, all of which, in his hands, became arts.

Reviews

[Don Gubler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Irreverent as the title may suggest but really funny to people who love whitewater.

[Pati Nolen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book about instant karma with a vengeance. To remind you that all bets are final. Great Christmas gift.