Surf Shacks

Description:

Many abodes can fall under the label of surf shack: New York 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 painters studio provide insightinto surfers lives both on and off shore.

From the remote Hawaiian nook of filmmaker Jess Bianchi to the woodsy Japanese paradise that the former CEO of Surfrider Foundation in Japan, HiromiMasubara, calls home to the converted bus that Ryan Lovelace claims as his domicile and his transport, every space has a unique tale. The moments that these vibrant personalities spend away from theswell and the froth are both captivating and nuanced.

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