"...The subtlety of the elements, the reminders, the communion between Nat and the board. The refined movements absorbing the hull in a plume of disproportionate speed, soft and fluid, of impregnated power! In an open-air ballet, where the dancer lets the board fulfil its destiny of radiant and sharp curves, the board dictating the trajectory, and the trajectory is perfectly in sync with the water..." 
It is a universe that I adopted, a precise conjuncture in the history of surfing to which I clung. I was immersed in the twists and turns of a design that would change my life forever...

Displacement Myth Approach, is a paper archive in a book form from the Fantastic Acid surfboard brand, however this is 
more than just an archive it’s a study and thorough research from 2018-2021 around the design of “Displacement Hull”. Photos and texts in English and French. 
Book of 450 Pages, 15X23cm hard cover. Cream paper with black and white print. 

Revised and expanded, with new stories and additional photographs, Surf Is Where You Find It is Gerry Lopez's recollections of the lessons he's learned from a lifetime of surfing. Now includes stories of snowboarding and stand-up-paddle.

Written by one of the most revered surfers of his generation, Gerry Lopez's Surf Is Where You Find It is a collection of stories about a lifetime of surfing. But more than that, it is a collection of stories about the lessons learned from surfing during that lifetime. It presents 38 stories about those who have been influential in the sport - surfing any time, anywhere, and in any way. Lopez, an innovator in stand-up-paddle, one of the fastest growing water sports in the world, now shares his stories about pioneering that sport. Conveyed in Gerry's unique voice, augmented with photos from his personal collection, this book is a classic for surf enthusiasts everywhere.

Hardcover with jacket

Forewords by Rob Machado and Steve Pezman

Includes 8 (16 pages) full-color galleries

Published by Patagonia

416 pages

Printed in Hong Kong on 100% recycled paper

LEROY GRANNIS - SURF PHOTOGRAPHY

A fresh re-edition of LeRoy Grannis’s sold-out Collector’s Edition, this collection gathers his most vibrant surf photography—from the perfect wave at San Onofre to dramatic wipeouts at Oahu’s famed North Shore. One of the key image-makers in surfing history, Grannis also covers the emerging surf lifestyle, from “surfer stomps” and hordes of fans at surf contests to board-laden woody station wagons along the Pacific Coast Highway.

Great Coffee Table Book, gift, Good Read.

William Sharp began taking surfing photographs in southern California in the early seventies and was quickly drawn into the nascent skateboard scene, shooting friends emulating surfing moves on pavement. The work is priceless, not only for its documentary value, but for the beautiful images captured and later developed by Sharp himself. Now in a more compact format, this title is a timeless and nostalgic collection of photographs documenting the skateboarding scene in the 1970s.
ISBN 9783943330472. Gingko Press.

“On Surfing” is a new book from Indoek about the finer points of what the pursuit garners in those that surf, in and out of the water. It’s a collaboration between writer, Michael Adno, and artist / designer, Matt Titone. The series spans pros and industry stalwarts to enigmatic locals and folk heroes. From Gerry Lopez, Kassia Meador, and Mikey February to Stephanie Gilmore, Taro Tamai, and Thomas Campbell, the series shows just how coded, nuanced, and eclectic surfing has become. The concept is simple: We ask all subjects the same questions about their life-long relationships to surfing and the memories they conjure up, and their stories appear alongside hand-drawn portraits. Our goal with this project is to bundle together a set of thoughtful interviews that reveal both the small, prosaic details about surfing but more meaningfully to articulate bigger questions about just what has cast such a spell on this cast of characters. In turn, we hoped it might become an indispensable source of inspiration on every surfer’s bookshelf, one more stab at giving shape to the thing that cannot be named about surfing.

Interviews by Michael Adno
Illustrations by Matt Titone
Format: 6×8”
Volume: Approx. 100 pages
Binding: perfect bound book with cloth linen taped spine
Printing: 1-color Foil Stamped cover + Offset printed interior pages. Printed in the USA at Shapco
Paper: 4 different recycled color paper stocks by French Paper
Language: English

Surfing is a way of life. A life dominated by the waves and the tide with a cozy place to pause in between. The second chapter in the Surf Shacks series by Matt Titone illustrates how surfers live both on and offshore.

Many abodes can fall under the label of surf shack: city apartments, cabins nestled next to national parks, or tiny Hawaiian huts. Surfing communities are overflowing with creativity, innovation, and rich personas. Surf Shacks takes a deeper look at surfers’ homes and artistic habits. Glimpses of record collections, strolls through backyard gardens, or a peek into a painter’s studio provide insight into surfers’ lives.

From the remote Hawaiian treehouse and converted bus home of the Goodwin family to the Japanese mountain cabin that the founder of Gentemstick, Taro Tamai, calls home, every space has a unique tale. Jamie Smallwood, a sustainable architect, built an off the grid shipping container compound in Byron Bay as a new domicile. The moments that these vibrant personalities spend away from the swell and the froth are both captivating and nuanced.

Through anecdotes and photographs, illustrations and conversations, Surf Shacks reveals a more personal side to surfing and its eclectic cast of characters.

Matt Titone is a graphic designer from Delaware. Following a stint as a freelance designer and art director in New York City, he moved to Los Angeles in 2006 where he co-founded creative agency ITAL/C Studio and Indoek, an online platform rooted in surf culture and the creative community around it. Indoek’s first Surf Shacks book was published by gestalten in 2017.

SWITCH-FOOT II

With further photographic contributions from;

George Greenough, Dick Hoole, John Severson, Jack Eden, Bill Ogden, Mal and Barrie Sutherland, Chris Brock, Albe Falzon, Jack McCoy … and others. 

INTERVIEWS WITH : George Greenough - Bob McTavish - Wayne Lynch - Bill Wallace - Joe Larkin - Gordon Woods - Baddy Treloar - Jack Eden - Gerry Lopez - Peter Harris -Rabbit - PT - Nat Young - Neal Purchase SNR - Maurice Cole - ALBE Falzon -Chris Brock -Bob Cooper - Michael Cundith - Peter Drouyn - Geoff McCoy   -Jack McCoy - Jim Banks - Mark Richards - Ken Adler - John Peck - Paul Gross - Paul Witzig - Peter Troy - Phyllis Odonnel - Rusty Miller - Robert Conneeley - MIke Doyle - Dick Van Straalen - Tom MOREY. 

SWITCHFOOT - THE OTHER SIDE OF SURFING 1960-1976

"SWITCH-FOOT SHOULD BE HAILED FOR RESURRECTING THEN IMMORTALISING IMAGES OF A BYGONE BEACH LIFESTYLE. ALSO FOR STOKING THE ETERNAL DEBATE ABOUT WHETHER SURFING IS A SPORT, SUBCULTURE, STATE OF MIND OR ALL OF THE ABOVE." CHAD WATSON, SYDNEY MORNING HERALD. 

256 pages, hardbound. 

Focusing on the characters of the 1960s era and strictly 'pre professionalism' (1976) this book interviews dozens of at the elders/legends in surfing probing their thoughts, feelings and opinions on 15 dedicated subjects including;

- board design

- influential characters

- shortboard revolution

- peak experience

- the 60s culture

Laced with the iconic photographs that the SwitchFoot publications are known for, there are prominent photographic contributions from;

- John Pennings, Leo Hetzel, Bob Weeks, Dave Milnes, Steve Wilkings, Peter Green and Ron Perrott. 

With further photographic contributions from;

George Greenough, Dick Hoole, John Severson, Jack Eden, Bill Ogden, Mal and Barrie Sutherland, Chris Brock, Albe Falzon, Jack McCoy … and others. 

INTERVIEWS WITH : George Greenough - Bob McTavish - Wayne Lynch - Bill Wallace - Joe Larkin - Gordon Woods - Baddy Treloar - Jack Eden - Gerry Lopez - Peter Harris -Rabbit - PT - Nat Young - Neal Purchase SNR - Maurice Cole - ALBE Falzon -Chris Brock -Bob Cooper - Michael Cundith - Peter Drouyn - Geoff McCoy   -Jack McCoy - Jim Banks - Mark Richards - Ken Adler - John Peck - Paul Gross - Paul Witzig - Peter Troy - Phyllis Odonnel - Rusty Miller - Robert Conneeley - MIke Doyle - Dick Van Straalen - Tom MOREY. 

George ‘Bernie’ Showery was born in Sydney, Australia, in the years prior to Federation. Abandoned by his African-American father when he was just three years old, an eccentric father figure would later introduce him to carefree days at Freshwater Beach. It was here, in the summer of 1914-15, that Duke Kahanamoku would demonstrate his graceful ability to walk on water, with the ocean serving as both a stage and a supreme metaphor for change.

Soon after, Bernie Showery would be called away to fight for the British Empire, serving in the Middle East with the legendary Australian Light Horse and the Imperial Camel Corps. Fighting alongside Lawrence of Arabia, he would witness the great cavalry charge at Beersheba, the fall of Damascus, and the manoeuvring behind the British carve-up of Palestine.

“arguably the best surfing book published in Australia.” John Witzig

This beautifully designed hard-cover book documents the first 25 years of surfing at Cactus beach in South Australia. It captures the feel of an era when a new generation of youth were riding a wave of change. Cactus is a labour of love by author Christo Reid. He has lovingly chronicled the early days of this remote place in a journal format. The book’s distressed art design gives it more of a photo album feel accompanied by thoughtful text.

Volume 02 focuses on the relationship between humans and water across the work of 4 photographers and a microbiologist.

Edition of 1000.

4 Cover variations.

Photographers - Eric Wolfinger, Taro Tamai, Amado Stachefeld, Max Houtzager, and Frances Tran

Written supplement (Japanese + English) of 5 essays by Shinobu Namae, Frances Tran, Katina Connaughton and Aaron Koseba, Max Houtzager, and Dan Crockett.

From the Route des Grandes Alpes to the rough gravel paths that flank the Silk Road and into the arid Californian desert, Ride Out! chronicles some of the best motorcycle journeys in the world—both on- and offroad.

Detailed maps lead you to famous mountain passes and along scenic ocean roads. A motorcycle rider is always on the hunt for the perfect curve, the perfect scenery, and the perfect flow, but it’s the unexpected experiences that fine tune the perfect trip. From exploring new cultures to meeting new people and soaking in the sights and sounds along the way, the culture of discovery is what drives many to gear up for a ride. Pack light for a quick day trip with friends, or gear up for a long haul around the world. Traveling by two wheels on a cross-country expedition offers a freedom unmatched—it’s an adventure in its purest form.

More Book Than Magazine

A reader-supported surf publication founded in 1992, The Surfer’s Journal is a vivid, authoritative, and independent document that delivers purist surf energy in each 132-page bimonthly edition.

Carve! A book on Wood, Knives & Axes

This comprehensive guide to woodcraft and the art of carving is the only handbook you will ever need. From identifying trees and picking the right wood to carving safety, necessary tools and how to care for them, Carve! is an inspiring blend of nature lore and good design. With charming and detailed step-by-step photographs and illustrations and more than a dozen fun and unique projects, the essentials are covered to get started and learn a new skill or hone an existing one. Projects include wooden utensils, vessels and boxes, jewellery, hair combs, musical instruments and even a muddler to complete your bar kit. Sure to be a classic for years to come!
ISBN 9781584236627

Colder temperatures invite a variety of unique ways to interact with nature. Dog sleighs and snowshoes facilitate movement across snowy plains for everyday icy life whilst ice motocross and figure skating provide a burst of adrenaline. Whether you are looking for a vacation spot where the sun shimmers off of a glittering frozen cliff or for an athletic alternative to the conventional ski slopes, Below Zero celebrates the search for cabins instead of offices and parkas instead of suit jackets. 

Through images of landscapes dusted in a powdery palette and depictions of cold weather athletics, any questions of what to do with a snow day are answered in Below Zero. This volume explores the brisk side of nature’s beauty and the adventures that await when the mercury drops.  

CLIFFHANGER: NEW CLIMBING & PEOPLE ON THE ROCKS

Once hanging on the fringes of unusual pastimes, Climbing has undergone a generational transformation—turning the sport into a cultural phenomenon. From bouldering to sport climbing, Cliffhanger explores the most notable aspects of this fascinating activity. Julie Ellison delves into a journey around the globe sharing climbing anecdotes of the Alps and Patagonia or following the flourishing bouldering scene in Virgin Gorda.

Using breathtaking imagery and in-depth stories, this book will give you a complete look at the world of this outdoor pursuit—both as a sport and a lifestyle—by highlighting the people, places, history, and culture that make climbing so unique. Whether you’ve been doing it for a long time or have never climbed in your life, this book will make your palms sweat and your heart race.

Julie Ellison has been writing, shooting, and editing stories about climbing and the outdoors for more than a decade. She was Climbing magazine’s first female Editor in Chief, and now works as a freelance writer, photographer, and filmmaker. With a genuine documentary style, she uses adventure as a way to experience the world and help the people in it.

Through the lens of climbing, she’s documented the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean, a climbing camp for cancer survivors, a transgender climber’s ground-breaking journey, and seeing death firsthand in Mexico. For four years, Julie lived in a van named Betsy, chasing interesting stories, dry rock, and good climbing conditions across the U.S., all with her pit bull Lizzie by her side. In fall 2016, she and two colleagues formed Never Not Collective, a women’s production company that seeks to tell the stories of everyday people doing great things.

Julie lives now in the mountains of southeastern Idaho, where she plays in the Tetons half the year and travels for climbing and work the other half.

SUE KWON: STREET LEVEL

Street Level collects 20 years of documentary and commercial photography by esteemed New York photographer Sue Kwon. Her subjects include some of Hip Hop's finest, such as the Beastie Boys, Biggie Smalls and the Wu-Tang Clan, as well as portraits and street scenes from New York's most charismatic neighbourhoods--Little Italy, Chinatown, Coney Island, the Lower East Side and a pre-Guiliani Times Square. These black-and-white images, characterised by an evident fondness for the lives they depict, are populated with recruits from all realms and occasions, from shoe-shiners to inmates at the Rahway State Prison to newlyweds and strippers between sets at the infamous Sue's Rendezvous. As direct and candid as their subjects, Sue Kwon's photographs share a kinship with those of the legendary New York documentary photographer Helen Levitt. Although Kwon is well known in the Hip Hop world, this is the first complete monograph to survey her work.Sue Kwon began her career at the Village Voice, shooting subjects that ranged from N.W.A. to Covenant House runaways to underground Jamaican nightclubs in Queens. She went on to shoot primarily Hip Hop artists for record labels like Def Jam, Sony and Loud Records. While much of her current work centers on her own projects, she still photographs campaigns for companies such as Burton Snowboards, Gravis and A Bathing Ape. Kwon lives and works in New York City.

THE ENCHANTED LIFE OF HUNTERS AND GATHERERS

Step into the woods —refuge and escape and home. Some go there to hike or fish. The people and projects presented in this book do so much more. Join them as they gather honey from wild hives and pick mushrooms from beneath secretive oaks. Build a cabin of your own, or a look‑out up in the treetops.

Bike trails, walking paths, woodcrafts. Anything and everything to experience the forest, both architectural and intangible. With profiles and essays that inspire us to step off the beaten path and photographs that bring the experience home, Wildside is the guide to modern outdoor activities. Obi Kaufmann’s works of poetry and illustration echo the feeling and vibrations of the California wilderness. Working within the realm of conservation and possessing a passion for defending the wilderness, his creations spin a thread of environmental awareness and artistic honesty. Christian Watson interweaves tradition with his perspective as a millennial. He sheds technology and creature comforts to live within the world and the landscape. Juniper Ridge captures the scent and essence of the wild; their dedicated crew is at home crafting around a campfire and foraging for ingredients off forest trails. These members of the cast of characters, and of hunters and gatherers, share the joy they receive from existing with and within nature, side by side with the murmurs and growls of the outdoors. Wildside is their collective narrative.

Rock the Shack

The Surfing Animals Alphabet Book. 

Our number 1 go to for grom presents!

"Learn A - Z (or The ABC) + get stoked on surfing, in case you were not already...

Tube riding Tigers, Power Surfing Mandrills and Long boarding Wombats - an aquatic alphabet adventure for Old Sea Dogs and Young Pups alike!"

Hardcover, 64 pages of full colour animal ABC surf stoke.

On the heels of 2006's hugely popular Surfing Photographs from the Seventies, T. Adler Books now releases the companion volume, Surfing Photographs from the Eighties Taken by Jeff Divine. The 1980s were a tumultuous period in surf history, as the "everything's groovy" communalism of the previous decade was blown apart into splinter groups. Professionals, rebels, punks and world travelers all banged the drum for their personal vision of surfing. The result was loud and vivid and drenched in fluorescence and neon. Photographer Jeff Divine was on the case, documenting the changes from surfing's twin power poles: southern California and the north shore of Oahu. Divine's access to these scenes, earned from 15 years on the sand and in the water, infuse this volume with authenticity, as an insider look into the period's most definitive moments. Christian Fletcher's strident aerial sorties; the first high-dollar sponsored contests; the west coast cool of Tom Curren; the back alley attitude of Sunny Garcia: Divine brought it all home on Kodachrome 64. And while Wall Street and Madison Avenue were doing their damnedest to monetize the style and freedom of surfing, the sublimity of the ride itself remained unsullied. 
Jeff Divine has been photographing surfing for 44 years, and has been the subject of three surf photography monographs. Among his previous books are Surfing Photographs from the Seventies (T. Adler, 2006).

How do you make a mitarashi dango? Or a zenzai? What do you do if you get an unstoppable craving for cikuzen-ni? The answer is here. Better known as Yocci, Yoshiko Noda describes step by step how to make her favourite Japanese recipes. These are written personally by Yocci in both English and Japanese in a style that loses none of the author's freshness and spontaneity.

ISBN 9788875703295.

Edizioni Corraini

Food, family and stories share a deep connection, one that is often overlooked in the age of instant gratification. Born into a strong tradition of passing down recipes from generation to generation, Ivette Pérez de Wenkel’s new cookbook seamlessly blends Mexican cuisine with the culture and experiences from which she learned them. In Taco Tales, she presents more than 40 recipes from her family treasury, along with the history and traditions that make each dish much more than just food. Collage and papercut illustrations by Anne Wenkel bring the pages to colourful life, and the interplay of text and illustrations evokes the tradition of communal cooking and making that has so strongly influenced the authors. A collection of delicious Mexican recipes that offers a reminder that not every important ingredient in a good meal goes into the food itself.

ISBN 9781584237341. Gingko Press

The Hip Hop Coloring Book is a fun activity book for kids and adults, and the latest in Dokument Press's popular colouring book series. The book features a selection of Mark 563's own illustrative takes on some of hiphHop's most important figures, ready to be coloured in. The 64 pages are packed with legendary rappers from east coast to west coast, spanning the golden era through to today's rap superstars. A perfect gift for anyone interested in hip hop and popular culture. 
ISBN 9789185639830. Dokument Press.