Russel Ord & Alex Workman

Life Around the Sea: Capturing the Heart of Australian Surf Culture

$120.00

Life Around the Sea is an odyssey through which we can explore the existence of those whose hearts beat in unison with the rhythmic swells of the ocean.

This book features stories of individuals who have discovered their true selves among the salt, sand, and surf. We encounter people from all walks of life, such as the surfer who first felt the tender caress of a wave in their childhood, the fearless and infamous big-wave riders, the artists drawn to the coastline to bring its ancient beauty to life, and the shapers who expertly craft boards for wave seekers around the globe.

The power of these narratives is truly magnified by the striking images alongside them, assembled by accomplished photographer Russell Ord. His lens captures the essence of each unique individual, revealing the depth of their profound connection to the sea. His images provide another dimension to their stories, allowing us to gaze into the eyes of the ocean’s kin, feel the salt on their skin, and experience the majesty of the sea through their perspectives.

• An essential book for anyone who lives and breathes surfing or delights in the splendour that nature — in particular, the ocean — has to offer
• Displaying full-colour and black-and-white photography of breathtaking scenes from surf beaches across Australia
Photographs are grouped together by region, providing a visual journey that begins and ends in Western Australia, the home of photographer Russell Ord
• Profiles in narrative form are scattered throughout the book, providing glimpses into people's lives - from professionals in the industry such as known legend Tom Carroll, to everyday people who feel the call to the sea and surf for the pure love of the sport
• The book features people who live close to the water, as well as those who travel to seek the waves their hearts desire
• A key theme in Life Around the Sea is the connection shared between surfers and the ocean, and the bond surfers therefore have with each other. A sense of peace, harmony, and community is felt among surfers far and wide
• This book is a beautiful tribute to the surfing culture in Australia and the awe-inspiring waves its beaches can conjure

270 colour, 32 b/w illustrations

ISBN: 9781864709520
Author: ALEX WORKMAN, RUSSELL ORD
Format: Hardcover
Publication date: 01/03/2025
Pages: 312
Dimension: 330mm X 280mm
Imprint: Images Publishing

WOMENS APPAREL -  SIZE CONVERSION
AUS/UK 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
EUROPEAN 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54
AUS/UK XS S M L XL
EUROPEAN XS S M L XL
US XXS XS S M L
AUS 4 AUS 6/XS AUS 8/S AUS 10/M AUS 12/L AUS 14/XL
CM IN CM IN CM IN CM IN CM IN CM IN
BUST 76 30 78½ 31 81 32 86 34 91 36 96 38
WAIST 58 22¾ 60½ 23¾ 63 24¾ 68 26¾ 73 28¾ 78 30¾
HIPS 83½ 32¾ 86 33¾ 88½ 34¾ 93½ 36¾ 98½ 38¾ 103½ 40¾

MENS APPAREL - SIZE CONVERSION

TEES / SHIRTS / JACKETS

AUS+UK/EUROPEAN/USA SIZE

 INCHES (CHEST) CM (CHEST)
XXS TO FIT 32-34 81-86
XS TO FIT 34-36 86-91
S TO FIT 36-38 91-96
M TO FIT 38-40 96-101
L TO FIT 40-42 101-106
XL TO FIT 42-44 106-111
XXL TO FIT 44-46 111-116
JEANS / SHORTS / BOARDIES
AUS+UK/EUROPEAN/USA SIZE INCHES (WAIST) CM (WAIST)
XXS TO FIT 26-28 66-71
XS TO FIT 28-30 71-76
S TO FIT 30-32 76-81
M TO FIT 32-34 81-86
L TO FIT 34-36 86-91
XL TO FIT 36-38 91-96
XXL TO FIT 38-40 96-101

 

*Please note that individual brands may vary in size, this is a guide only. 

 

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