Synopses & Reviews
In the 1960s the fishing village of Montauk became the surfer's paradise of the east coast. Located at the tip of Long island's South Fork, the easternmost point of the Hamptons this paradise existed primarily for locals--nor surfers who migrated to the beach for the summer, but those who were out in the rocky reefs every day, year round Today, a new tribe of surfer's exists--young locals who live by they own rules. Rule number 1: Never tell anyone where the good surf spots are Rule number 2: See rule number 1. In the 1990s photographer Michael Dweck rented a house on Ditch Plains beach (site of the best surf break) and gained unprecedented access to this insular community. "The End follows the surfers through their daily rituals from early morning wave reports to evening bonfires on the beach, capturing their youthful hedonisms. Through portraits, nudes and photographs of the landscape, this book celebrates lives lived only to surf--an endless summer of perfect weather and languorous beauty.
About the Author
Michael Dweck grew up on Long Island and earned his BFA from Pratt Institute. He began his career in advertising and received a Gold Lion at the Cannes International Advertising Festival. His first solo photography exhibition was at Sotheby's, New York, in 2003. The End is his first book.