Moving dunes, hard rocks, a gentle breeze, jetty horns, diving birds, rubber men, the Jitney, evergreen buds, pounding surf, a calm heart.

Montauk is all of these things.

Through words and over 75 breathtaking photos, Montauk is offers a meditative exploration of this special place, its natural harshness and beauty, and its personal resonances.

About the Author

Bill Akin is a longtime Montauk resident who has spent decades fishing and surfing. For the past eight years he has served as president of the Concerned Citizens of Montauk.