CRAIG SNYDER WORKS
writer, journalist,
photographer, historian
UPDATE: MARCH 21, 2012
Yes, that long-awaited tome, A SECRET HISTORY OF THE OLLIE, is still moving forward, albeit a bit more slowly than I like. The layout has been taking more time than expected due to a few design concerns, combined with other delays such as my involvement with "SURFING FLORIDA: A Photographic History." This, by the way, is an extraordinary traveling surf history exhibit that just launched at the Schmidt Gallery Center at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. It runs there from March 17 to May 12, at which time it moves to the Pensacola Museum of Art later in May. I assisted FAU Galleries Director Rod Faulds and curator Paul Aho—both of whom are ardent surfers—with the development, staging, and launch of this landmark exhibition. I also contributed some writing and photography. The opening reception on Friday, March 16, was fantastic with close to 900 people coming out, including Steve Pezman, publisher of Surfer's Journal. But back to the book . . .
If you didn't know it already, A SECRET HISTORY will contain LOTS of art and photography, which is another reason why the layout has been taking so long. Renowned lensmen such as Jim Goodrich, Bruce Walker, Lance Smith, and Jonathan Utz have contributed some amazing images. You will soon have a chance to pre-order this book through a fundraiser on Kickstarter. The book will be packed with text and images but moderately priced. However, the printing cost is a bit on the high side, so your pre-orders through Kickstarter will really help offset these costs and speed up the delivery date.
Finally, if you'd like more updates similar to this and other news, all conveniently sent to your email inbox, then please subscribe to my newsletter. Maybe one of these days I'll actually get around to sending one out. Well, I definitely will when Kickstarter launches, and you will even get to see some of the book layouts then.
– Craig
Yes, that long-awaited tome, A SECRET HISTORY OF THE OLLIE, is still moving forward, albeit a bit more slowly than I like. The layout has been taking more time than expected due to a few design concerns, combined with other delays such as my involvement with "SURFING FLORIDA: A Photographic History." This, by the way, is an extraordinary traveling surf history exhibit that just launched at the Schmidt Gallery Center at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. It runs there from March 17 to May 12, at which time it moves to the Pensacola Museum of Art later in May. I assisted FAU Galleries Director Rod Faulds and curator Paul Aho—both of whom are ardent surfers—with the development, staging, and launch of this landmark exhibition. I also contributed some writing and photography. The opening reception on Friday, March 16, was fantastic with close to 900 people coming out, including Steve Pezman, publisher of Surfer's Journal. But back to the book . . .
If you didn't know it already, A SECRET HISTORY will contain LOTS of art and photography, which is another reason why the layout has been taking so long. Renowned lensmen such as Jim Goodrich, Bruce Walker, Lance Smith, and Jonathan Utz have contributed some amazing images. You will soon have a chance to pre-order this book through a fundraiser on Kickstarter. The book will be packed with text and images but moderately priced. However, the printing cost is a bit on the high side, so your pre-orders through Kickstarter will really help offset these costs and speed up the delivery date.
Finally, if you'd like more updates similar to this and other news, all conveniently sent to your email inbox, then please subscribe to my newsletter. Maybe one of these days I'll actually get around to sending one out. Well, I definitely will when Kickstarter launches, and you will even get to see some of the book layouts then.
– Craig