Surf Porn by gestalten & Gaspard Konrad

A surfer’s perfect wave is a culmination of a host of untameable factors – tide, swell, weather and timing. In Surf Porn, it is not only those ingredients that are crucial, but also the right light. Brought together by Gaspard Konrad, who curates under the moniker Surf Porn, this collection of photography from some of the craft’s most famous photographers invites the readers to embark on a fascinating journey through the world of surfing, and creates a deep longing for the next perfect and unridden wave. Featuring photography by Morgan Maassen, Chris Burkard and many others, Surf Porn captures some of the most astonishing and timeless moments in the world’s most iconic surfing locations.

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From an early age, French native GASPARD KONRAD was fascinated by the beauty of the ocean and surfing. Passionate about surf photography, he started to collect images before social media was born. Sharing them via his @surf_porn account on Instagram resulted in hundreds of thousands of engaged followers, demonstrating a shared love for the search for the perfect wave. He is also an active member of the Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Collective.

ABOUT gestalten

gestalten is an international publishing house collaborating and engaging with the world’s most interesting creatives to document and anticipate vital movements in architecture and interiors, design and fashion, escape and mobility, travel, food, and beverage, as well as visual culture.

Exploring creativity in every form, gestalten is known and loved by millions around the globe for its unique lens across print and digital mediums. gestalten also publishes illustrated books for children through its imprint Little gestalten.