Pictured above is the pioneer of surfing Montgomery ‘Buttons’ Kaluhiokalani shot by the legendary photographer Jeff Divine.

The Book Of Surfing by Michael Fordham is a one-stop guide to our surfing planet. There is something here for every surfer, from insider essentials to making the ride of your life and the stories of surfing’s legendary underground heroes to throwing your own beach party – Hawaiian style; and from iconic surf spots around the world to the ultimate surfer’s playlist. Featuring over 300 images, including many by the world’s leading surf photographers, this is the twenty-first century’s most comprehensive dispatch from the heart of surf culture.

Source: The Book of Surfing