SURF STORY PROJECT

The SURF STORY PROJECT is a collection of art and story from more than 200 of the surf culture’s most influential artists, writers, photographers and iconic figures spanning more than 50 years. Two massive books and almost 1000 pages of art and more than 300 personal surf stories. Their art and stories are at the heart of one of the most influential, independent and creative cultures in modern time...one that is solely based on LOVE and PASSION...Here are the love stories of surfers reflected in their words, art and photography.

---Created and curated by artist Robb Havassy---

Testimonials

“By far the greatest collection of surf stories and art ever gathered under one roof - lavishly illustrated, majestically presented - SURF STORY will pummel you into whimpering bliss!”
Drew Kampion (writer, editor, author of “Stoked! A History of Surf Culture”)

"Pure Genius. Havassy has distilled one of the most fascinating facets of the surf experience, the surf story and combined it with the narrative of artists illustrating their own stories."

Greg Escalante (Co-founder Juxtapoz Magazine)

"The surf culture is so incredibly rich...it is a cornucopia of characters gifted with courage, brilliance and adventure. "Surf Story" does a great job telling the truth, both through story and art, about what is so special about being a surfer."

Bob Hurley (surfer, HURLEY founder)

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2 Volume Collection. BEST DEAL! Purchase BOTH Vol.1 & Vol.2 books and SAVE $100.

$450.00

"SURF STORY" 2 Volume Collection. *** INCLUDES 2 copies of "MARIN'S WAVE" ... 20 lbs and 1100 pages profiling the art and stories of more than 200 legendary surfers and artist from 50+ years of the surf culture. The "SURF STORY" books have been called "The Greatest collection of surf art and surf stories EVER!" These Epic and Massive, Limited edition, full-color coffee table books are incomparable, featuring the art, photos, surfing and stories by more than 200 iconic surfer artists/creatives. Only 1000 books per edition, each signed and numbered 1/1000. VOLUME 1 published in 2009 is almost SOLD OUT.

4 BOOK FAMILY PAK

$450.00

BUY 2 Get 2 FREE! Get 2 free signed copies of "MARIN'S WAVE" when you purchase the "SURF STORY Vol.1&2" BOOK COLLECTION.

Surf Story Vol.2 Book

$300.00

"Greatest collection of surf art and surf stories EVER!" The Epic and Massive, Limited edition, 550 page, 15 lb, full color coffee table book. Featuring the art, photos, surfing and stories by more than 100 iconic surfer artists/creatives. Only 1000 books, each signed and numbered by the author/artist/surfer Robb Havassy.

"Marin's Wave" Collector's 1st edition

$25.00

The 1st Edition of "Marin's Wave" signed by artist/author Robb Havassy

"Surf Story Vol.1" limited edition coffee table book

$250.00

Almost SOLD OUT: Limited copies remain of the largest collection of surf stories and surf art ever collected. Surf Story is a massive, 440 page, signed and numbered (limited edition of 1000 only) coffee table book featuring the art and surf stories by some of the greatest surfers and artists in our culture. The first of two volumes, Surf Story Vol.1, released in 2009, has been called the greatest surf book ever by many, but is certainly is like no other book on the planet. Surf Story Vol.2 will be released this summer 2017.

"Surf Story Vol.2" SSP Collection Poster

$60.00

Surf Story Project poster for "SURF STORY Vol. 2", featuring art by Havassy and the names of the 100+ of participating surfer/artists ...Printed on archival paper... 20 x 28 in..

Collect both Surf Story 1 & 2 Limited Edition Posters

$90.00

Surf Story Project Posters / Vol.1 and 2, featuring the participating artists and art...Volume 1 poster is 22 x 28 in. and Vol.2 poster is 20 x 26 in.

SURF STORY Project T shirt

$37.50

The classic "SUNSET SURFERS" art for the "official" Surf Story Project T shirt...by Robb Havassy

Our standard Tee blank features: Bella+Canvas (formerly American Apparel) Unisex Jersey Short Sleeve.

***Custom Printing on a full line of men's and women's Bella+Canvas apparel is available on request.

Women's SURF STORY Project T shirt

$37.50

The classic "SUNSET SURFERS" art for the "official" Surf Story Project T shirt...by Robb Havassy

Our standard Tee blank features: Bella+Canvas (formerly American Apparel)

Women's The Favorite Tee

Fabrication: Solid Colors: 100% combed and ring-spun cotton, 30 single 4.2 oz. (Ash - 99% combed and ring-spun cotton 1% poly)

Heather/Blend Colors: 52% combed and ring-spun cotton 48% poly (Ath. Heather - 90% combed and ring-spun cotton 10% poly)

***Custom Printing on a full line of men's and women's Bella+Canvas apparel is available on request.

2025 "A SURF ODYSSEY" Surf Art Calendar

$25.00

Artist signed Havassy "A SURF ODYSSEY" Surf Art Calendar for 2025!! "I started publishing these back in 2002 and then stopped when we moved to Costa Rica in 2013...Now I'm back and this is the 5th year of the reissue...These make the best holiday and new year gifts!r gifts!

These calendars are literally a book of 13(January 25-January 26 frameable art prints. When the month ends tear it out and frame it up. They make great pieces of decor for your home or offices small walls and look especially with a great with a nice frame.

BUY BOTH Havassy Art calendars and SAVE $

$50.00

BUY BOTH Havassy Art calendars and SAVE $ 10 ... purchase Both the "A Surf Odyssey" and "Water" art calendars. Each is hand signed by the artist and features 12 framable ocean art prints.

"Marin's Wave" 1st edition Hardcover Book

ORDER "MARIN'S WAVE" (Collector's Edition) Hardcover Book

$25.00

"MARIN'S WAVE" (Collectors Edition). 74 page Hardcover Book. Story and art by Robb (and Marin) Havassy.

The life and adventures of Marin, a young surfer girl living a Pura Vida
in Costa Rica with her family, horses and wolfdog Oso.

Written and illustrated by artist, author and father, Robb Havassy.
...inspired by life, family, adventure, ocean and art.

A modern day, surf-art fairy tale, inspired by the real life journey and adventures of Marin and her family after moving to Costa Rica when she was very young. This first published work of fiction by Robb Havassy features a narrative told through the text and the artwork, featuring dozens of Havassy's paintings, many classic and many created as part of the story to meld with the words and bring it to life in multiple dimensions. The story and art resonate with all ages, from 3 to 103. It's a celebration of life, nature, adventure, art, surfing and family. The story will make you laugh, cheer and maybe cry and will undoubtedly offer inspiration to generations of young people to fall in love with the ocean, art and adventure. "Marin's Wave" is a fresh dose of "pura vida," inspired by the Havassy family "real life adventure," of relocating to Costa Rica in search for a life away from the hustle and bustle to raise their family.

THE STORY:

Once there was a young girl named Marin
who loved the sea. As fate would have her
family moved away from the big city to Costa
Rica, a beautiful, nature-rich land, settling
on the shores of a beautiful and serene bay.
Inspired by watching her father and the
playful dolphin surf the beautiful waves near
their home, Marin begins to imagine what it
would be like for her to ride her own waves.
But she is young and still unsure if she can,
until one night when she has a dream that
changes her life forever.

“Marin’s Wave” follows the journey and
adventures of Marin in this wondrous land
as she learns about herself, the ocean and
her connection to the natural world around
her. Her path to riding her own wave and
becoming a real surfer like her father, is
gradual, but with his guidance she learns the
“art” of surfing and in the process, the
important life lessons and responsibilities
that go along with being a young person in
the world today. Together with her parents,
her best buddy, their wolfdog Oso and her
favorite horses, she lives everyday to the
fullest, exploring the magical land in which
she lives, learning its secrets and trying to
appreciate every day with her family as
one of life’s greatest gifts.