There s much more to surfing than palm trees and beach boy cliche s . people surf not only in Hawaii, but also in norway, South Korea, and india . Surf Odyssey is a book about the world of surfing today and those that live in it . this community is made up of the surfers themselves as well as surf photographers and board builders who are also spreading its distinctive spirit into other creative fields . Comparable to the new outdoor move- ment, today s surfing is about an attitude toward life, a lust for adventure, and a love of nature that one can only find far away from established spots . Surf Odyssey pres- ents this scene s places, people, stories, and brands . its stunning photography is sure to inspire many further surfing exploits.