Switch-foot II

'its too heavy to hold in the bathtub.' George Greenough (Pioneer and Inventor)

'There is something here to resonate with pretty much any surfer, regardless of your perspective on the pursuit of the Utopian ideal. You cant approach 'switch-foot II as you would a 'normal' book. This is not the typical introduction -exposition-conclusion format that you'll find elsewhere. It's more like a trunk full of oddities that you might stumble on in surfing's attic. Wherever you open it and start to delve inside, you'll feel yourself being drawn further in - careful, you can get lost for hours!' Ian Cameron PLB magazine

'Compiled by Andrew Crockett, Switch-foot II is 368 pages of classic 1960's and 70's surfing photography, art and interviews by more than 90 contributors, including pioneers George Greenough and Albe Falzon.' Stephen Lacey SMH newspaper

'Switch-foot II goes beyond the commercial side of surfing to explore characters, cultures and traditions intrinsically linked with the classic surfing era through iconic imagery and interviews.' Nick Wade Torquay Echo newspaper

'Rather than focusing on the commercialism and sponsorship driven competitive world of the ASP tour, author Andrew Crockett looks back to a time when surfing was much more simple - and people surfed for the pleasure and sense of freedom - rather than the competitive edge. ' Sarah Lawrence South Coast Times newspaper

'A collection of anecdotes, history and evocative photographs from 'the other side of surfing', looking at the soul of surfing, as an art and lifestyle.' The Coffs Coast Advocate newspaper

'Its worth it weight in gold in more ways then one its about a golden age in surfing and the people in the book are now golden oldies senior citizens or in aged care when will we ever learn.' Dick Van Straalen - actor, surfboard shaper, music connoisseur

'Turning through the book is like sitting under a wise old tree that gives shade and shelter for the soul, and ripe fruit for thought.' David Rastovich pro surfer and ocean activist

'Felt like the thing you find in the attic of the abandoned light keepers cottage.' Bob Cooper legend surfer

'All too often we come across the same old shots from our surfing heritage but Crockett has done a fine job in sourcing new images that bring fantastic life to the page. The words are a mix of Q&A, stories and autobiographical content making it an informative and entertaining read. Switch-foot II is a sharp production worthy of the highest accolades.' MG from SW Magazine

'Switch-Foot II reflects an image of surfing when it was a bohemian ideal that mixed salt-crusted fun with spiritual yearning. Old sea dogs will love it.' Marc McEvoy The Herald Sun

'Switch-foot II has been four years in the making, hundreds of interviews, countless hours digging around finding images/artworks and communicating with people around the world that are also into 'the other side of surfing'.' Sunshine Coast Surf Magazine

'Switch-foot II is a coffee table book expansion of the first. It continues Crockett's exploration into the impact money and commercialism have had on what was once seen as a pastime for outcasts and misfits. Crockett's look at surfing culture and personalities highlighted individuals whose passion excluded all else beyond the making of boards and riding them.' Bill Hoffman Sunshine Coast Daily newspaper