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<b> This bookhighlights many of the aspects that make surfing such a compelling pursuit with captivating photographs of homes that reflect the owners authentic love ofwave ridingand a deep respect for nature. </b><b> <i>Paul Speaker, CEO, The World Surf League</i></b>

Surfers are a breed onto themselves and their homes;hideaways and surf shacks are just as unique no matter where in the world they may be found. A nice rack to store surfboards, maybe an outside shower to wash off the ocean and sand, and an ideal spot to hang and dry wetsuits or surf trunks are mandatory everything else comes after. Nina Freudenberger has taken a good look at not only a number of these vastly different abodesbut also a quick glimpse into the particular and even peculiar lives that are lived there. Because after all, to a surfer at least, surfing is the only life. <b>Gerry Lopez, renowned surfer, innovator, and author of<i>Surf is Where You Find It</i></b> A surfer's life is a weird dichotomy. We live for fleeting micro-moments of glorious sliding, but the act of surfing is a small percentage of what we actually do. We also struggle against currents, wind, cold, and grumpy troglodytes. We lie to bosses and loved ones. We suffer sunburn, reef rash, earaches, and flat spells. We endlessly analyze weather forecasts and tide charts searching for the moment to paddle out. We constantly dance the passive aggressive 'my turn' dance in the lineup. More often than not our efforts end in failure. And still, it s SO GOOD we come back for more. We live for it. This book perfectly shows the wildly varying sanctuaries of damp, sandy tribesmen, and where they return for brief comfort to 'mind surf, ' recharge, and plan the next amazing struggle for that finite resource. <b>Fletcher Chouinard, shaper/designer</b> This bookhighlights many of the aspects that make surfing such a compelling pursuit with captivating photographs of homes that reflect the owners' authentic love ofwave ridingand a deep respect for nature. <b>Paul Speaker, CEO, The World Surf League</b> <i>Surf Shack </i>pulled at my heartstrings. While I'm not a surfer, I grew up on the coast and in the water. The homes in this book speak to that love and not only inspire you to reimagine your decor, but how to live. You'll want to return to this book time and again. <b>Rebecca Atwood, author of <i>Living with Pattern</i></b> This book perfectly captures the dreamy living of California surf culture and casual beach-chic interiors. <b>Helene Henderson, chef-owner and author of <i>Malibu Farm Cookbook</i></b>

Surfers are a breed onto themselves and their homes;hideaways and surf shacks are just as unique no matter where in the world they may be found. A nice rack to store surfboards, maybe an outside shower to wash off the ocean and sand, and an ideal spot to hang and dry wetsuits or surf trunks are mandatory everything else comes after. Nina Freudenberger has taken a good look at not only a number of these vastly different abodesbut also a quick glimpse into the particular and even peculiar lives that are lived there. Because after all, to a surfer at least, surfing is the only life. <b>Gerry Lopez, renowned surfer, innovator, and author of<i>Surf is Where You Find It</i></b> A surfer's life is a weird dichotomy. We live for fleeting micro-moments of glorious sliding, but the act of surfing is a small percentage of what we actually do. We also struggle against currents, wind, cold, and grumpy troglodytes. We lie to bosses and loved ones. We suffer sunburn, reef rash, earaches, and flat spells. We endlessly analyze weather forecasts and tide charts searching for the moment to paddle out. We constantly dance the passive aggressive 'my turn' dance in the lineup. More often than not our efforts end in failure. And still, it s SO GOOD we come back for more. We live for it. This book perfectly shows the wildly varying sanctuaries of damp, sandy tribesmen, and where they return for brief comfort to 'mind surf, ' recharge, and plan the next amazing struggle for that finite resource. <b>Fletcher Chouinard, shaper/designer</b> Even if you don t own a surfboard, there s so much to learn from this gorgeous book about living a creative, authentic life. <b>Emily Henderson, author of the <i>New York Times</i> best seller <i>Styled</i></b> This bookhighlights many of the aspects that make surfing such a compelling pursuit with captivating photographs of homes that reflect the owners' authentic love ofwave ridingand a deep respect for nature. <b>Paul Speaker, CEO, The World Surf League</b> For me, the home is never about decoration, it's about personal expression and creating a foundation for an active life, which is exactly what Nina has captured here. This book gives me a ton of ideas! <b>Maxwell Ryan, author of <i>Apartment Therapy Complete and Happy Home</i></b> <i>Surf Shack </i>pulled at my heartstrings. While I'm not a surfer, I grew up on the coast and in the water. The homes in this book speak to that love and not only inspire you to reimagine your decor, but how to live. You'll want to return to this book time and again. <b>Rebecca Atwood, author of <i>Living with Pattern</i></b> This book perfectly captures the dreamy living of California surf culture and casual beach-chic interiors. <b>Helene Henderson, chef-owner and author of </b><i>Malibu Farm Cookbook</i> As both an interior designer and surfer, I feel <i>Surf Shack</i>is the perfect blend of my personal and professional passions. I could not be more excited about this book Brittany Ambridge s images are breathtaking and inspiring. <b>Jeremiah Brent, television personality and interior designer</b>

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Interior designer and founder of Haus Interior, Nina Freudenberger is the author of the bestselling design book Surf Shack: Laid-Back Living by the Water, which was featured in Architectural Digest, Vanity Fair, O: The Oprah Magazine, Vogue, and Martha Stewart Living. She lives with her husband and two young boys in Los Angeles, California.

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