Surfboards, by Longboard Magazine publisher Guy Motil was recently awarded a 2008 National Outdoor Book Award for “Design & Artistic Merit.”
This consummately designed and photographed book is about those sleek and simple contrivances that allow surfers to harness the natural power of an ocean wave. Much of Guy Motil’s life has been entwined with the sport, and the text clearly bears out his intimate understanding of boards and their myriad permutations. Whether you’re a surfing dabbler or a serious devotee, it won’t disappoint. One look at this sumptuous book and you’ll agree. It’s a must-have.
This is great news in an otherwise bad month for Longboard Magazine. On Friday October 31, 2008 the magazine’s staff was reportedly “sent home” and publication of the magazine has been temporarily suspended.
In the meantime, Guy Motil is currently at work on eight more book projects: four on the sport of surfing (both shortboard and longboard) as well as a history of aviation and a book on motor sports. Anyone interested in contributing to these projects is encouraged to contact us at Publications@voyagerstudios.us.
[Link: National Outdoor Book Awards]
