Tony Caramanico has lived many lives. A competitive surfer, TV producer, surf shop owner, astute traveler, apprentice and artist, few have experienced more phases of surfing-s development than Tony. Unlike more established sports, surfing-s pop cultural adoption began largely in the 50s and 60s. While unfortunately a dying breed, those who-ve played a key role in its development are still around to impart their wisdom. Steeped in experience, their stories of a time before surfing-s commercialization told with an off the cuff -you should have been there- attitude are relatable to all in search of freedom from today-s hyper regimented world. With memories rooted in empty white sand beaches, hard yard travel and the endless pursuit of new sensation, surfing-s OGs constantly inspire ideas of an untethered existence. This book will be predominantly composed of Tony-s art as these pieces are literal representations of his surfing life. These legible journals will provide a unique window into
