BROWN W. CANNON III: NORTH HC – BROWN W. CANNON III-STEVE HAWK-BRUCE JENKINS

Through powerful portraits and incredible surf scenes, Brown W. Cannon III s book NORTH chronicles the lives of surf people – and the community around them – along the North Shore of O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. The scenes captured in Cannon s photos embody that love [of water time] while conveying power, pride and passion: the way his subject hold their surfboards – and their families close; the way they gaze into the mighty waters, reflecting their own colorful spirits. – US CNN Style For the past 6 years Brown has photographed portraits against a 3×9 meter seamless gray background. You are able to study every detail of equipment, their faces and feel their power. The large format (31.8 x 43.2 cm) of this book transports the observer into the inner circle of the North Shore, making the strength of the waves and the people almost physically perceptible. In addition to Cannon s decades-long passion for surfing and photography, NORTH is inspired by his family roots, which have made Hawai‘i home since the 1920’s.