This delightful 112 page hardcover book features courageous canines riding the waves. From wave carving Whippets to a daredevil Dalmatian to fearless French Bulldogs, some dogs surf all the way to the sand while others leap off in a chaotic attempt to make a controlled landing.

Images are from surf dog competitions in Pacifica, Huntington Beach, Del Mar and Imperial Beach California as well as several surf dog lesson at Dog Beach in Del Mar.

Retails for $20.95

Available at the end of January 2019

Book Signing at the Mclean and Eakin Bookstore. Author Mike Barton will be signing his new book on Wednesday August 3 from 2 to 4pm at  the Mclean and Eakin Bookstore - 307 E Lake St, Petoskey, MI 49770 (231) 347-1180

Mike’s new book, Magic Visits Little Traverse Bay is about a miniature dachshund named Magic that visits Little Traverse Bay, from Harbor Springs to Bay Harbor. Magic and explores all the fun sites and experiences the many attractions and activities these bay-side towns have to offer. This rhyming picture book is both entertaining and educational. This is the fourth book from the series “The Adventures of Magic.”
Retail price: $18.95.

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Mike Barton will be signing his recently published photography book “San Diego’s North Coast” on Saturday, December 14 at SOLO on Cedros from 2 to 4 pm. SOLO is located at 309 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach two blocks south of the Belly Up. Admission is free.

Released in November 2013, Mike’s ninth photography book has captured the coastal villages of Del Mar, Solana Beach, Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Encinitas in a nutshell with over 240 full-color photographs. The 144 page hardcover book retails at $22.95

Book Signing at the Book Loft: Author Mike Barton will be signing his new book on Saturday March 16 from 1 to 3pm the Book Loft - 1680 Mission Drive Solvang, CA 93463 (805) 688-6010

Mike’s new book has captured Solvang in a nutshell with over 220 full-color photographs. The foreword is written by Solvang resident and Olympic Gold Medalist Todd Rogers. This 109 page hard cover book features the charming Danish town and the Santa Ynez Valley. Chapters include; Villages, Windmills and Towers, Doors and Windows, Yards and Fences.
 Retail price is $20.95.

Available February 2013

'Sconset is a tiny village on the island of Nantucket. This 96 page hard cover book has over 130 full-color photographs and features the unique rose-covered cottages in village. Chapters include; Cottages, Doors and Windows, Yards and Fences, Entryways, and A Look Inside.

Retails for $21.95

Available May 2012

From Mining to Skiing is a new book on the historic Colorado mining towns that have been transformed into world renowned ski resorts featuring Aspen, Crested Butte, Telluride and Breckenridge. The 152 page hard cover book has over 250 full-color photos and retails for just $24.95.

Available at the end of May 2011.

"Carmel's Fairy Tale Cottages" (Boulder Press, $19.95), created by freelance photographer Mike Barton, is a look at the fantasy architecture that has made Carmel what it is today, with more than 220 color photographs illustrating the 112-page hardcover book.