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Jacob Stuth surfing surfari 1999
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Sketch Holiday
With Wisdom & Art From:
Tom Wegener, Dick Hoole, Peter Drouyn, Albe Falzon, George Greenough, Peter Crawford, Justin Crawford, Nigel Arnison, Jacob Stuth, Laurie Mcguiness, Dan Merkel, Harry Daily, Sketch Holiday, Harry the Hat, Beau Young, Bob Mctavish, Dick Van Straalen, Chris Brock, Jim Banks, Terepai Richmond, Gary Birdsall, Steve Cooney, Antony Colas, Von Weirdo, David Rastovich, Mex Sumpter, Mal Sutherland, Marea Ryan, Lawrence Eastland, Alex Kopps, Band of Frequencies, Sol Carroll, Ash Grunwald, Oj Newcomb, Afro Dizzi Act, Andrew Crockett, Daniel Crockett, John Eldridge, Dave Milnes, Luke Wright, Ryan Heywood, Soup Design, Daryn McBride, Eddie Sawden, Mick Hughes, Rusty Miller, Cyrus Sutton, Matt Yates and Sea surfboards.
Switch-foot II
- the sequel to the award winning (Australian Surfing Hall Of Fame) first book by Andrew Crockett
- 4 years in the making
- 90 contributors
- 368 pages
- 1000 + unique images
- 16 'Legends of the Lens'
- the other side of surfing
Stories and interviews with;
- Peter Troy (O.A.M)
- Chris Brock
- George Greenough
- Bob Cooper
- Albert Falzon
- Mal Sutherland
- Dick Van Straalen
- Geoff McCoy
- Tom Wegener
- Dick Hoole
- Mex Sumpter
- Peter Drouyn
- Garth Robinson (South Africa)
Legends of The Lens
over 100 pages of classic surfing images from the golden era of surfing from the late 1950's to the early 1970's
- Barrie Sutherland
- Dave Milnes
- Eddie Sawden
- Martin Tullemans
- Dick Hoole
- Albert Falzon
- Bob Weeks
- John Pennings
- John Witzig
- Frank Pithers
- Bruce Usher
- Laurie Mcginness
- Steve Cooney
- Clive Barber
- Peter Crawford
Artist profile and interviews with
- Harry The Hat
- Sketch Holiday
- Harry Daily
- Daryn Mcbride
- Alex Kopps
Writings from
- Daniel Crockett on Atlantic surf culture with photography by John Eldridge
- Mark Stranger on sociology in the surfing subculture
Words/Photographs and art from;
- Belinda Baggs
- Cyrus Sutton
- Ryan Heywood
- John Isaac (England)
- Christiaan Bailey (England)
- Neil Griffith
- Droog
- Luke Taaffe
- Nathan Oldfield
- Howard Owens
- Dave Kelly
- Josh Kimball
- Steen Barnes
- Von Weirdo
- Steve Wilkings
- Rusty Miller
- Russ Pierre
- Nigel Arnison
- Jacob Stuth
- Luke Wright
- Sean Scott
- Dane Peterson
- Justin Crawford
- Bruce Jamieson
- John Severson
- Andrew Crockett
- Tony Ryan
- Lawrence Eastland
- Ryan Tatar
- Hilton Dawe
- Stu Gibson
- Sean Davey
- Keith Hamlyn
- Sean Hill
- Steve Jones
- Haley Mcbride
- Lauren Hill
- Greg Welch
- Garry Birdsall
- Jedd Cooney
- Geoff Murray
- Ted Grambeau
- Shaun Mittwollen
- Simon Wood
'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)
Australian surfer Andrew Crocket has pulled back the curtains for his second offering, Switch-Foot II. For those who missed his first, these are oversized, hard-bound catch-alls of the very best in surfing style and culture, both archival and in the now. TSJ readers will instantly connect with the aesthetic, focusing as Andrew does on color, verve, and character (as opposed to jocky athletic achievement). Subjects are treated in-depth, with the emphasis on never- or rarely-seen photography. Indeed, Crockett's true skill seems to lie in his photo editing. Weighing in at nearly 400 pages, the covers house full length studies of proto surf traveler Peter Troy, the provocative designer Geoff McCoy, undersung shaper Dick van Straalen, and over a dozen more wholly rendered features. Editorially, it's a magazine format, but a clear and thoughtful version to say the least. With a knack for surprise, there are some startling page turns here. I found myself falling into moments of professional jealousy on more than one occasion - a sure sign that the author is hitting nerves with key discoveries and overlooked nuggets from our hyper-studied realm.
At one hundred clams, this isn't a cheap date, but it's surely a keeper. It will bear up to repeated viewings, and in these days of tightened belts it's value, not cheapness that counts. The Surfers Journal (USA)
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