AFROSURF
AFROSURF by Mami Wata is a vibrant exploration of African surf culture, published by Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed on June 15, 2021. This 320-page book presents a rich collection of profiles, essays, photographs, and illustrations that highlight the surfing culture across eighteen coastal countries in Africa, from Morocco to Somalia and Mozambique to South Africa. The work is a collaboration that includes contributions from co-founder Selema Masekela and various talented photographers, writers, and surfers, all united in showcasing the unique narratives and landscapes of African surf culture.
Readers will find a diverse array of content within AFROSURF, including surfer and skater profiles, thought-provoking essays, poems, and a mini comic, all designed to reflect the character and diversity of the continent. The book also emphasizes the role of surf tourism in supporting local economies, as Mami Wata is committed to donating 100% of proceeds to African surf therapy organizations like Waves for Change and Surfers Not Street Children. This edition serves as both a celebration of water sports and a testament to the cultural richness of Africa, making it a significant contribution to the genres of travel and photography.
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Discover the untold story of African surf culture in this glorious and colorful collection of profiles, essays, photographs, and illustrations.
AFROSURF is the first book to capture and celebrate the surfing culture of Africa. This unprecedented collection is compiled by Mami Wata, a Cape Town surf company that fiercely believes in the power of African surf. Mami Wata brings together its co-founder Selema Masekela and some of Africa’s finest photographers, thinkers, writers, and surfers to explore the unique culture of eighteen coastal countries, from Morocco to Somalia, Mozambique, South Africa, and beyond. Packed with over fifty essays, AFROSURF features surfer and skater profiles, thought pieces, poems, photos, illustrations, ephemera, recipes, and a mini comic, all wrapped in an astounding design that captures the diversity and character of Africa.
A creative force of good in their continent, Mami Wata sources and manufactures all their wares in Africa and works with communities to strengthen local economies through surf tourism. With this mission in mind, Mami Wata is donating 100% of their proceeds to support two African surf therapy organizations, Waves for Change and Surfers Not Street Children.
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