INFORMATION
Author(s): Carissa Moore, Tom Pohaku Stone
Print length: 272 pages
Dimensions: 23,62 × 31,21 cm
Format: Hardcover
Price: 1.759.000 đ
Weight: 1.910 g
Publisher: Rizzoli
Publication year: 2024
INTRODUCTION
"Carissa Moore: Hawaii Gold: A Celebration of Surfing" by Olympic gold-medalist surfer Carissa Moore is a vibrant, intimate homage to the birthplace of surfing—Hawaiʻi. The book combines striking photography of beaches, surf breaks, waves and island life with personal stories and reflections from Moore and other Hawaiian surf legends.
Growing up in Honolulu, Moore’s life has been deeply shaped by the ocean, her community, and the cultural legacy of surfing in Hawaiʻi. In the text, she pays tribute not only to her journey—from Waikīkī waves to Olympic podium—but also to the traditions, families (such as the Aikau, Moniz and Hos) and the wider island culture that helped shape the sport.
Visually, the book is rich and immersive: more than 270 pages with full-page photography that captures both the beauty of remote surf spots and the camaraderie of surfers on the water. It explores Hawaii’s ritual traditions—shaping boards, “paddle-outs”, the shaka gesture, and legendary breaks—linking them to broader themes of community, environment and identity.
For surfers, travel lovers, and anyone drawn to Hawaiian culture or stunning coffee-table visuals, "Hawaii Gold" offers more than images—it invites you into a story of place, passion and heritage.
