SURFING Magazine Announces Debut of ''30 Years of Flame: California's Legendary Surf Photographer''; Book Highlights Three Decades of Images from Legendary Photographer Larry ''Flame'' Moore.SAN CLEMENTE San Clemente (săn klĭmĕn`tē), city (1990 pop. 41,100), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast; inc. 1928. Camp Pendleton, a large U.S. marine base, adjoins the city, which is chiefly residential. , Calif. -- SURFING Magazine, the world's leading magazine covering progressive, international and competitive surfing published by PRIMEDIA, today announced the debut of "30 Years of Flame: California's Legendary Surf Photographer," a collection of images throughout the past three decades from renowned photographer and former SURFING Magazine photo editor Larry "Flame" Moore. As SURFING Magazine's photo editor for more than 30 years, Moore has captured over 43 cover shots and is credited with paving the road to success for many surf photographers, as well as the success of SURFING Magazine. Written by former SURFING Magazine editor Nick Carroll, "30 Years of Flame: California's Legendary Surf Photographer," is a collection of beautiful photography highlighting Moore's passion for surfing and tireless pursuit of perfection. Available in Limited and Standard Editions, the Limited Edition features a hand-printed image, signed and numbered by Flame and a die-cut Saifu cloth case with foil stamped logo for $150; the Standard Edition is available for $75. "'30 Years of Flame: California's Legendary Surf Photographer,' is a book dedicated to the passions of the surf lifestyle that SURFING Magazine conveys throughout every page," said Evan Slater, editor of SURFING Magazine. "With an arsenal of amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. and influential images, Moore has captured the surfing world as one of the most courageous and inspirational individuals. This book is historic and we are proud to be able to bring it to life." The book tells the story "behind the lens" from Moore's early days in the dark room to his world travels with Paul Heussenstamm, to his crowning achievement - conquering Cortes Bank Coordinates: Cortes Bank is a chain of underwater mountains in the Pacific Ocean, about 100 miles (170 kilometers) west of San Diego, USA, and about 40 miles (65 kilometers) south-west of San Clemente Island. . Throughout his journey, Moore never strayed from his mission: to bring the brightest, most colorful, freshest form of surf photography to enthusiasts. This August, Moore was given SIMA's (Surf Industry Manufacturers Association) "Lifetime Achievement Award" for his influence, leadership and inspiration as a pioneering surf photographer. Moore's drive and courage has been even more evident in recent years as he is battling a grade four glioblastoma glioblastoma /glio·blas·to·ma/ (gli?o-blas-to´mah) any malignant astrocytoma. glioblastoma multifor´me brain tumor Brain Tumor Definition A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. Unlike other tumors, brain tumors spread by local extension and rarely metastasize (spread) outside the brain. . "I've held off on making a book of my work for a long time," says Flame. "And I'm glad I did. To see it all in one comprehensive volume is truly a pleasure. I've shot a lot of perfect waves over the last three decades, that's for sure." The book will be available for purchase via a link at www.surfingthemag.com or by calling 1-866-342-6334 beginning September 30, 2005. Proceeds from book sales will be donated to the Orange County Department of Education's Regional Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program at University High School. About SURFING Magazine Founded in 1964, SURFING Magazine, the most subscribed to surfing magazine on the planet, is the global leader in coverage of progressive, international and competitive surfing and is part of PRIMEDIA's Action Sports Group. As the official magazine of the National Scholastic Surfing Association The National Scholastic Surfing Association (N.S.S.A.) is a surfing association in the United States. It is the highest level for competitive amateur surfing in the country. , the Eastern Surfing Association, and the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is the world's premier series of professional surfing events, offering three events to men and three events to women. For the men, those events are the Reef Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa Ali'i Beach Park; the O'Neill World Cup of Surfing at Sunset Beach; , SURFING is uniquely positioned as the leader in high performance surfing. SURFING's properties include International Surfing Day, Shaper of the Year, Super Trip, and Camp Hobgood. SURFING publishes 12 issues per year as well as the annual Posterbook and Quiksilver's Explorations. About PRIMEDIA's Action Sports Group Reaching more than 2 million enthusiasts, PRIMEDIA's ASG ASG Assign ASG Allen Systems Group (Naples, FL) ASG Abu Sayyaf Group (terrorist group) ASG Associated Student Government ASG Area Support Group ASG Adaptive Services Grid ASG Assistant Secretary General is the dominant force in the action sports and adventure sports arenas. In addition to SURFING, the ASG publishes leading lifestyle publications such as Surfer, SG, Snowboarder snow·board n. A board resembling a small surfboard and equipped with bindings, used for descending snow-covered slopes on one's feet but without ski poles. intr.v. , Skateboarder, Bike, Powder and Canoe & Kayak kayak (kī`ăk), Eskimo canoe, originally made of sealskin stretched over a framework of whalebone or driftwood. It is completely covered except for the opening in which the paddler sits. . PRIMEDIA's ASG delivers a cutting-edge network of online properties, events and television programming. Learn more online at: www.actionsportsgroup.net. |
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