‘Colors of Coincidence’ is a monograph of Wolfgang Bloch’s art, designed by the venerable David Carson and with text by Mike Stice. Expectations are always going to be high since David Carson and Wolfgang Bloch are two of the most influential creatives around.
I am a sucker for coffee table books about surfing and Bend to Baja is one of my favorites.
I wrote a small blog back in April about the impending release of Jaimal Yogis’ book ‘Saltwater Buddha’. My advance reader’s copy is weathered and worn, having spent many a day in the sun and rain, but the point being – it stuck with me!
Anyway, I managed to grab five minutes with Jaimal in order to seduce you all into buying a copy…
Clearing out an old bookcase the other day, I came across ‘Caught Inside’ by Daniel Duane and was reminded quite how important a book it was to me at the start of my surfing obsession.
The Mentawais: a photo essay
The Mentawais have given a lot to surfers from around the globe. It's time to give something back.
Design for life
Bob McTavish’s opinions on the surfboard industry remain as controversial as ever.
Sentenced to surf
Carly Lorente reports on France’s radical move to use surfing to improve the minds of young offenders.
The spirit of competition
Sam Bleakley reflects on what it means to be a pro surfer, and the beauty and innovation in progressive longboarding...
Looking back
Tom Wegener heralds a surfing renaissance as he explores his experiences with alaias.
For better or worse
Taghazout, Morocco, is typical of a developing surf destination - currently teetering on the brink of mass tourism, it highlights the issues caused by an influx of tourist dollars.
