The History of Surfing

A labor of love, I designed all 496 pages. Part coffee table showpiece, part text book, the design challenge was to both honor the expertise of the author with a design that felt serious and scholarly, while also representing the rebellious culture of surfing.

EARLY DESIGN EXPLORATIONS FOR CHAPTER OPENER SPREADS

Author Matt Warshaw

Editor Sarah Malarkey

Design Jake Gardner

Typesetting Allison Weiner

© Jacob Gardner 2026