A Life in Print.
Twelve books across forty years — surf history, literary fiction, memoir, and more.
"The ocean teaches you to keep going. So does writing."
From a debut surf anthology in 1994 to a landmark La Jolla surf history published in 2025, Chris Ahrens has built one of the most varied and enduring bodies of work in surf literature — twelve books that span fiction, history, travel, memoir, and spiritual reflection. Every title below is a self-contained world. Browse at will.
Every book comes signed by Chris Ahrens
All orders ship within 3 days from Oceanside, California via USPS.
More titles coming soon.
Twilight in the City of Angels nails the real story of Los Angeles.
Danny Trejo, Actor & Narrator for D. O. P. E.Available from External Retailers
These titles are not sold through this site but are available directly from the retailers listed below.
2021 — Memoir · Co-authored
Hansen
The authorized story of Don Hansen, legendary San Diego surfboard shaper and surf shop pioneer, told in collaboration with Hansen himself. A portrait of a man, a craft, and the California surf scene he helped build over six decades.
Sold exclusively at Hansens Surfboards, Encinitas, CA
Buy at Hansen's Surfboards
2012 — Biography · Co-authored
Hosoi: My Life as a Skateboarder Junkie Inmate Pastor
Takes readers to the heart of one little-known world after another — and portrays them in all their gore and glory. A raw and redemptive account of a skate legend's extraordinary life.
Available on Amazon
Buy on AmazonTemporarily Unavailable
These titles are temporarily out of stock and unavailable for purchase for now... Once new stock is available they will be back in our shop, so stay tuned!
"Read it only if you want to get stoked."
Greg Noll"A page-turning experience and a very rewarding read."
Roger Freet, HarperCollins Publishers