Jaws Maui is much more than bonzai surfers defying gravity on moving walls of blue. It is the photography of Blue Max, whose colorful, full-paged shots juxtapose landscape and seascape, faunal quietude vs. rolling thunder. And it is the words of the wave riders themselves, waxing their boards poetic about the beauty of the island, surf culture, and the spirit that relentlessly calls them to the water. This stirring salute to a place called Jaws on the island of Maui is a must for anyone ever wowed by the waves.--D.G. McDonald

Blue Max, photographer
The island is a constantly changing being, a living soul. It is my hope that in the future people will look through these photographs to see how things were at this point in time. They will bear witness to what we've done with the island of Maui since. I feel we need to respect this island and the ocean that surrounds us for each and every moment. I hope that my images inspire the viewer as they have me, instilling in them the respect and love it takes to maintain this wild and natural beauty.

The book is funny, irreverent, and touching. You can have a great afternoon, reading it from cover to cover or you can read a quick story on the "john". Either way, you will find it great reading. The story of the death of Bob Simmons alone is worth the price of the book.