What We're Reading

**Fits Like a Glove
The Bill & Bob Meistrell Story
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By Frank Gromling
Learn the rags-to-riches story of Bob and Bill Meistrell, the founders of Body Glove International and legends in the diving and board-sports industries. The twin brothers grew the iconic wetsuit and surf brand from a dive shop in Redondo Beach more than 60 years ago to the global presence it is today. Author Frank Gromling includes rare photos of the company’s early start along with interviews with legendary divers and surfers, made all the more poignant by Bob Meistrell’s passing in 2013 at the age of 84. oceanpublishing.org
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Sharks & People
Exploring Our Relationship with the Most Feared Fish in the Sea
By Thomas P. Peschak
Now more than ever the relationship between humans and sharks is on the rocks. And even though humans pose an infinitely larger threat to sharks than sharks do to us, we remain both fascinated and terrified by this complex species. A contributing photographer to National Geographic, author Thomas P. Peschak uses both words and images to share his personal encounters with sharks as a lifelong diver and marine conservationist. press.chicago.edu
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Seaduction
The Sensuous Side of the Sea
By Beverly Factor
You’ll be captivated by this sumptuous coffee-table book that showcases the beauty found in every nook and cranny in a coral reef. Underwater photographer Beverly Factor’s images capture the vibrant colors, behavior and habitat of some of the reef’s smallest creatures — and remind us of the ocean’s seductive allure. beverlyfactor.com