Switch-Foot

Koastal Media Distribution, Inc. is proud to announce the release and exclusive distribution rights of a new surfing/art/music book entitled SWITCH-FOOT.

Switch-Foot is a new surfing publication out of Australia. With a heavy leaning towards the non-competitive side of surfing, this 210 page hardcover book is a must have for every collector. Switch-foot is a collective of like-minded people giving respect to the history of surfing, music, art, surfing legends and surfing photography while retaining independence and creativity.

This book is one man's vision and you can feel that when you hold it in your hands, a publication that hasn't been changed due to editorial correctness or time constraints. An independent production, with an Australian focus, over two years of full time work with over 50 contributors.

Switch-Foot contributors include: Dave Rastovich, George Greenough, Thomas Campbell, Andrew Kidman, Harry the Hat, Alex Knost, Bob McTavish, Peter Townend, Rabbit Bartholomew, Albe Falzon, Dick Van Straalen, Tom Wegener, Peter Drouyn, Nat and Beau Young, Neal Purchase, Mark Richards, Jack Eden, Peter Crawford, Chris Brock, Jim Banks, Midget Farrelly, Dain Thomas, John and Paul Witzig, Dick Hoole, Terepai Richmond, Michael Peterson, Nigel Arnison, Gary Birdsall, Steve Cooney, Laurie McGuiness, Xavier Rudd, Anthony YEP Colas, and Daniel Crocket.

Switch-foot is classic surfing, music and art with a cast of contributors that really brings together a tight little community of surfers spanning three generations. Written for a more mature gentleman of the surf, Switch-foot also encourages young surfers/artists who are interested in more than competitive surfing.

Switch-Foot highlights include:

An extensive story on George Greenough looking at his simple genius and his movie magic with Dolphin Glide and Behind the Scenes. The unmasking of the truth behind Peter Drouyn, 12 legends of the Lens (images from the golden era) The telling of Dick Van Straalen's story and his current relationship with Dave Rastovich The art of Harry Daily The elusive Andrew Kidman and his works Global surf travel with Colas Thomas Campbell drops by Rasta and friends music with the exploration into the mystery of the art of jamming Discussions about sustainable surfcraft production with Tom Wegener, the unveiling of new school talent within music and photography and also talking to important leaders in the field of classic surfing to gather information on surfboard design, single fin surfing and fin dynamics. Music from low pressure sound systems in the story titled the art of jamming.

SWITCH-FOOT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON MAY 8, 2006 IN SURF SHOPS EVERYWHERE!

SALES INQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT: KOASTAL MEDIA DISTRIBUTION 800-481-6468 or email at sales@koastalmedia.com

San Diego Events Surrounding Switch-Foot:

When: Saturday - May 6, 2006 - 2-4 pm
Where: Hansen's Surfboards - 1105 S. Coast Hwy 101 - Encinitas, Ca. 92024 - (760)-753-6595 www.hansensurf.com
What: Book Signing, Jam Session, Harry the Hat Art Interactive - Come on over to Hansen's to meet Dave Rastovich, get a Switch-Foot book signed, and see Harry Daily's interactive art exhibit....all while listening to a live jam session by The Band of Frequencies!

When: Saturday - May 6, 2006 - 9:30 - 11 pm
Where: The Belly Up - 143 S. Cedros Avenue - Solana Beach, Ca. 92075 - (858)-481-8140 www.bellyup.com
What: The Band of Frequencies feat. Dave Rastovich will be playing at the world famous Belly Up Tavern. You don't want to miss this!