Life of Brine

Regarded as one of the foremost authorities on surfing, Phil Jarratt is an award-winning, high profile author that has worked in surf publishing for nearly 40 years. In this entertaining, personal and warm memoir, Jarratt chronicles his life and love of surfing, and surf culture’s events, places and people around the world that fed his obsession. His lifelong pursuit of the perfect wave has placed him in the midst of some of the most exciting moments in surfing’s modern history, alongside some of the biggest names in the sport and against a backdrop of incredibly exotic locations, from Bali to Biarritz. Designed and published as an illustrated autobiography, it features photographs from the author’s own collection, and plenty of debauchery, reflection and insight told with humour, fearlessness and endearing modesty. Hardie Grant Books, RRP: $29.99