About the Journal
Now in our 18th year, The Journal was founded in 1992 by Debbee and Steve Pezman, who prior to that had spent eight and twenty-one years respectively at the helm of Surfer magazine. Begun as a quarterly and progressing to its current bi-monthly frequency in 2002, The Journal concept is a specialized hybrid, a cross between a book and a magazine, using a higher quality paper and printing, is content driven with restricted availability, and is reader supported (as opposed to advertising), a concept that is unique in the periodical publishing world. This strategy leaves us free to tell the truth and explore the peripheries while emphasizing purist non-commercial aspects that are at the core of wave riding.
The Facts Frequency: bi-monthly, cover price: $13.95 USD, one year (6 issues), U.S. subscription rate: $59 USD, format: 9½" x 11½", square-bound, 132 pages (with just six ads), exploring wave riding and its culture for experienced surfers. Available by subscription and at select surf shops and better bookstores (including international locations), The Surfer's Journal is not available on general newsstands.
Foreign Editions
A French language edition, now in its 14th year, is published by Gibus de Soultrait, Vent de Terre, Guethary, France.
In this interview with Tom Servais, he talks about his discovery of surf photography and we catch a glimpse of his home and life. Tom is featured in Volume 5 of our Masters of Surf Photography books. He has been shooting for over 20 years and has captured some of the pinnacle moments of the sport in that time. Introductory text by Steve Pezman.
Filmed and Editted by Matt Chenot
Music: "Bird Wings" by Tyler Ramsey
