Matt Rohrer shares some of the highlights of his conversations with Bay Area surfer Jimmy Holt, focal point of one of the few surfing photos to ever appear in National Geographic Magazine. Selected photos: Jim Shaw

Chris Burkard's photographs are about more than barrels, perfect point breaks, and carving radical lines – they capture a moment in which the surfer is a mere player and the real star is the scenery. Words: Dan Hamlin Photos: Chris Burkard

Al Knost is one of the best sliders around and has a close connection with a scene far removed from the modern marketplace hustle. Ryan Tatar tracked him down with his project partner Tyler Manson and gave us an insight into their freshest work. Words: Ryan Tatar Photos: Jamie Bott & Tyler Manson

Meet Nick Blair of Joistik Surfboards, whose distinctive decal gets a regular flashing as some of the Gold Coast's best surfers do their thing. Photos & words: Mat Arney

Chris Preston chats to Neil Randall of if6was9 about his radical take on traditional board design, Noosa's retro vibe, and his love of vintage style. Photos Dane Peterson

When legendary longboard designer Bob McTavish came to Devon recently as part of TIKI's international shaper tour, Chris Preston couldn't resist the opportunity to quiz him about the technicalities of board design... Photos: Jamie Bott


Ben Cook | Surfing Landscapes of Cornwall

April 23, 2013 | Words By: Staff Writer

A new book, Surfing Landscapes of Cornwall, by artist Ben Cook, takes the form of a sketchbook, and contains over thirty unidentified drawings of surf spots, or Surfing Landscapes, in Cornwall.

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Ben Cook Littoral Drifter

March 03, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

Prolific contemporary Cornwall based artist Ben Cook has turned his eye to the sea and his hand to the culture of surfing, culminating in a solo show at one of the North East’s most established art galleries.

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