Life Around the Sea - Limited Edt.

• An essential book for anyone who lives and breathes surfing or delights in the splendor that nature — in particular, the ocean — has to offer • Displaying full-color 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 and Olympic champion Shane Gould, 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

Life Around the Sea explores the iconic Australian coastlines, surf, and the wave-seeking community captured through masterful photography by Russell Ord. Intimate personal stories written by Alex Workman celebrate surf culture and the indelible connection to the sea.

Life Around the Sea is an odyssey of Australia and a deep dive into some of the remarkable individuals who have been transformed by the sea’s enduring embrace. There are individuals all around the country whose hearts beat in unison with the rhythmic swells of the sea; people who have found solace in the ocean and pursue a surfing lifestyle because of their unbreakable bond with the water.

You’ll encounter people from all walks of life, from fearless big waver riders, and surfers who first felt the tender caress of a wave in their childhood, to artists drawn to the coastline to bring its ancient beauty to life, and shapers who expertly craft boards for wave seekers around the globe.

Be transported to Australian coastal villages, hinterland hideaways, remote beaches, and solitary shaping bays that form the backdrop to the unique lives of these people. Their personal stories, told by surf writer Alex Workman and captured by Russell Ord’s evocative and breathtaking photography, are a testament to the boundless beauty, mystery, and inspiration that the ocean bestows upon us all.