Description
Book SynopsisEvocative and nostalgic, this extended photo essay presents an insider’s portrait of the surf culture of Texas, one of the top six surfing states in America, as well as the singular and sometimes unexpected beauty of the Texas coast.
Trade Review“In Surf Texas you’ll find a number of images from almost every type of camera you can imagine, both digital and film. From Holgas and disposable waterproof 35mm cameras to digital point-and-shoots and DSLRs, if it snapped a photo, Braun probably used it.”
* Petapixel *
"Braun's decades of familiarity with the Texas surf culture are on display in
Surf Texas, published by the University of Texas Press this spring. In it, he captures the euphoric highs of carving the waves - in one shot, a trio of surfers are joined by a dolphin - as well as the quieter moments of hanging out on the beach, all presented in a nostalgic black and white." * Houston Chronicle *
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Surf Texas is a book so good that you’ll be desperate to keep it where it can be seen by anyone who might be passing idly through your living room." * It's Nice That *
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Surf Texas is a cool and stark new photo essay that looks at what it’s like to be a surfer in Texas." * Eidon *
"Texas isn’t generally considered a great place to surf, but there are good waves to be found if you know when and where to look. Photographer Kenny Braun is one of those people." * The Click *
"This book is more than just a coffee table book. It is a nod to the Texas surfing community, evoking an emotional response that only comes from turning the pages."
* The Examiner *
