Michael Fordham
Mickey Smith
Is Not A Legend — But in a world full of self-styled heroes the surf photographer defines the creed.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Jack O'Neill
Material Man — New book on Jack O’Neill and his entrepreneurial path explores the origins of the hand-sewn suit.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Kelly Slater
The Conundrum — Is Kelly Slater surfing’s otherworldly Shaman or simply a kid from Cocoa Beach made good? As the circus descends on Hossegor and the World Tour gathers pace, all eyes are fixed on the demigod that could be crowned Champion for an unprecedented tenth time. Michael Fordham, meanwhile, just wants to get to know the man.
Written by: Michael Fordham
Yvon Chouinard
You Are What You Do — The calm rebellion of Yvon Chouinard is inspiring a new generation of environmental custodians to stop talking, and start doing.
Written by: Michael Fordham
The Malloy Brothers
Blood Harmony — Evolutionary throw-aheads and emerging examples of a new breed of professional surfer, the Malloy brothers have long shunned surfing orthodoxy to do things their own way, from avoiding the pro circuit to becoming ambassadors for green brand Patagonia. In a candid roundtable chat, fuelled by Californian red and music, the Malloy trinity – Chris, Keith and Dan - open up on each other, the state of surf culture, the merits of durable threads and the urgent need to reinvent the way we grow our food.
Written by: Michael Fordham
