Monday, 23 September 2013

A magazine with soul

Almost a year ago, I was given a great birthday present in a subscription to 'The Surfer's Journal'.

Source: www.magnation.com/The-Surfers-Journal-magazine-subscription-3342.php

The Surfer's Journal is a high quality surf magazine crafted in the southern Californian town of San Clemente, USA.

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San Clemente satellite photo

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The Surfer's Journal headquarters satellite photo

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The Surfer's Journal headquarters street view

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This publication is indeed 'crafted'. There's nothing pop about it with articles of substance on all facets of the sport - what's 'cool' today seems of little consequence. The pictures are all particularly stunning and there is an air of perfectionism in the quality of the writing, images, layout and even the stock used on which they print the magazine.

An example of the stunning images contained within the pages of The Surfer's Journal.
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So much of mainstream surfing's focus today seems to be fashion, equipment, winning and image. If you're a little like me, or at least how I see myself, and are not obsessed about that kind of stuff, this could be the mag for you. If you're more interested in reading about what gives you that special feeling in the pit of your stomach, or who's contributed to the history of attaining that feeling (innovative thinkers, explorers, leaders, etc), I highly recommend this beautiful publication.

This magazine will show you surfing from many new perspectives.
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If you're interested in finding out more information about this publication, or if you want to dive right in and subscribe, check out The Surfer's Journal at the following link:

Link to The Surfer's Journal

If you appreciate this kind of thing, each photo within the publication has an element of art to it.
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Or, if you want to dabble and simply become Facebook friends with the publication, follow the link below:

Link to The Surfer's Journal Facebook page

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