

BLUE ZONE
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Nosara sits on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world’s five Blue Zones—regions where people tend to live much longer than average. This place has powerful female energy rooted in the legend of the indigenous princess for whom the village is named, and the community of women surfers is one of the most diverse and inspiring in the world. The beaches and the secret spots within the jungle are the setting for the photography project Nature of Surf Women, a collaboration between producer Ivana Bajic and photographer Gabriela Téllez. Their work captures the spirit of women surfers of all ages, ethnicities, body types, and skill levels. These surf women are beginners who just got the surf bug and salty ladies who have been marinating in the ocean for decades. They are not just dewy young teens but also mothers and grandmothers whose laugh lines, scars, and silver tresses are a window into lives well-lived.

MADE WITH LOVE AND SALT
A mosaic of 30 women from ages 12 to 67 come together to form unique artistic images representing the beauty and strength of the female body. The book consists of 22 stories of soul-searching, best friends adventuring together, family challenges, finding surf buddies, and mother-daughter bonding. Each story has a QR code that links to the recordings of stories of personal transformation, adaptation to life in the jungle, and love of riding the waves, all mixed with the sounds of nature in Costa Rica, offering an immersive experience of the book.


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The book's introduction is written by Holly Beck, a former professional surfer and founder of the women's surf retreat company Surf with Amigas. The book's epilogue, written by environmental activist Katherine Terrell, addresses the pressing issues of coastal overdevelopment and marine pollution in coastal towns worldwide. Legendary audio naturalist Martyn Stewart curated "Sounds Of Costa Rica" playlist to create the perfect ambiance that will take the audience onto the waves and into the hearts of these extraordinary women.




MADE WITH LOVE AND SALT
"This is not a book you will flip through and leave on the shelf. Every page has a story to tell, and every story will take you on a mindful journey." Rosie
Nature of Surf Women is printed on 100 % recycled paper.
Size: 11" x 13.5", 164 pages.

REVIEWS
" Inspiring compilation of interactive stories about powerful women connected by their love of the ocean." Anna
"More than anyone or anything before, this book inspired me to start surfing!" Lili
"Thank you for bringing the beautiful women, surfing, and the images of Nosara into my home. I LOVE this book." Andrea
"Thank you for sparking the nuance of a women inside of me " Julie
"I keep this book on my coffee table as a conversation piece to inspire others to live their passion - and maybe even grab a board and get in the ocean with a friend." Whitney
"This book is a wonderful combination of different perspectives about the ocean, nature, life and a unique community in beautiful Nosara." Tali
"A gorgeous collection of photos and stories of REAL women, moving seamlessly in rhythm with nature." Cara