Russell Ord

From renowned photographer Russell Ord, a year of remarkable images surfers and big ocean waves. A gift for surfers and beach-goers, full of breathtaking adventure, the power of the ocean, and the unshakeable nerve of those who surf the big waves.

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. This special edition of Life Around the Sea is presented in a deluxe slipcase that evokes the power, mystery, and immensity of the ocean, limited to 200 copies. 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; those whose hearts beat in unison with the rhythmic swells of the ocean. In this beautiful publication, you'll encounter people from all walks of life, from fearless big wave 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.

"Russell Ord’s photographic odyssey through Australia’s coastal landscape explores this unique culture by portraying the people whose lives pulsate in time with the rhythmic swells of the ocean." — HOOM "Life Around the Sea is more than a book—it’s a tribute, a meditation, and a love letter to the ocean and the people who live in harmony with its eternal rhythm." — Ninu Ninu 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; those whose hearts beat in unison with the rhythmic swells of the sea. In this beautiful publication, you’ll encounter people from all walks of life, from fearless big wave 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.

Big wave obsession. The power of the rise, the curling barrel and its invitation to enter, the energy and noise and taste of salt water, the feeling of a majestic slab of water as it breaks. No photographer captures the thrill of a big wave quite like Russell Ord, the acclaimed surf photographer. Or what it feels like to be one of the brave who tackle these awesome phenomena, who drop in, make their turns, and duckdive their way to the next one. In Big Wave Surfing, Ord puts you right up close-about as close as most of us will ever get. Or want to, except in our fantasies. New plastic-free packaging!