THE SURFER'S JOURNAL 35.2

THE SURFER'S JOURNAL is more book than magazine. A reader-supported surf publication founded in 1992, it's a vivid, authoritative, and independent document that delivers purist surf energy in each bimonthly edition. Front Cover: "With thousands of rivermouths scattered along Aotearoa's coast," says photographer Rambo Estrada, "each one holds the potential to sculpt a perfect sandbar when water flow, swell, and wind find the right balance. You never really know until you take a look, and every look teaches you something. Most days are far from great, but occasionally you might strike gold." Back Cover: Derek Hynd whips one all the way around the clock at Rocky Point, 1978. Issue 35.2 Essay LINGUA FRANCA Musings on our strenuous idioms. Spin the Globe On Style Interview: Wade Goodall WAKE IN FLIGHT AESTHETICS: TOM ADLER T. Adler Books is to surf publishing as Armstrong was to jazz. AND LAIRD HAMILTON STANDS OUT In which a trip to Malibu to (nearly) drown in a pool provides insights into the manliest of men himself. ISLAND HOPPER Honolulu to Hagatha aboard UA154. WATERWORLD Steve Wilkings captured an era at sea level unlike any other photographer of the time. Kyle De Nuccio THIS BEAUTIFUL MACHINE A walk through the doors of perception with tattooer and artist Nathan Kostechko. Portfolio: Nick Green COLOR CAME LATER IN THE COLD, COLD SEA Frigid slabs, salmon farms, and nature as religion in Iceland. Undercurrents 23 x 28 x 1 cm | English | 138 pages Back Issues →