Jack Eden
Posted: June 16, 2025 at 9:14 am
Jack Eden started taking surfing photos in the late 50’s and published 24 issues of Surfabout magazine in the mid sixties, which gave the Southside its first coverage. The first photos of Cronulla Point, Voodoo and Sandshoes opened up the possibilities that the Southside had to offer. Riders like Bobby Brown, Frank Latta and Qld transplant Keith Paull before returning north where regularily featured. Many of his images captured the sport in what Jack refers to as the golden era of surfboard riding. It was all experimental as there was no guidlines and the surfers back then were making it up as they went. Jack below shows off some of his work which is like a time capsule and is regularily featured in museums. 
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Fred Farmer
Posted: November 24, 2021 at 5:49 pm
Another popular local performer in the sixties, Fred Farmer had the honor of appearing in the Australian History of Surfing Book in 1970 in this photo by Jack Eden.
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Oak Park photo by Jack Eden Circa 60s
Posted: August 8, 2021 at 12:17 pm
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Jack Eden Photos 1963
Posted: March 30, 2021 at 6:03 pm
Jack Eden photos 1963 riders include Gary Birdsall, Billy Dews, Dave Coppleson, Alan Dorman, Ian Nolan and Ray Greenaway
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Jack Eden 1990s
Posted: June 18, 2020 at 4:28 am
1990’s. Still missing Jack. RIP. Tim Vanderlaan Photo
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Jack Edens Board
Posted: June 18, 2020 at 4:25 am
Jack Edens board presented to him on his 70th birthday now in Crescent Head on Ray Gardeners wall.
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Jack Eden ’94
Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:37 am
1994 Jack Eden and friends. Crescent Head. Tim Vanderlaan Photo.
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Jack Eden
Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:35 am
1994 Crescent Head. Jack Eden knew everyone, and is seen here showing his surf photos to old mates Scott Dillon (RIP) and Jeff Hakman. Tim Vanderlaan Photo.
Jack Eden
Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:33 am
September 2019. This week saw the passing of Jack Eden, pioneer surf photographer, surfer and a mentor for so many. RIP Jack. Pictured here in 1995 with his lifelong friends Peter Glasson and Midget Farrelly. Insert images: Jack surfing Wanda beach, and the very first edition of his “surfabout” magazine. Tim Vanderlaan photos
Jack Eden RIP
Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:28 am
Back in the late 60s I had my first introduction to surf photography. In the school library was a book titled “A Pictorial History of Surfing”. Inside was packed with Jack Edens classic surf shots. His images inspired me to buy my own gear and set out on my own surf photo addiction and 50 years later im still obsessed. Thanks Jack your work inspired me and countless other photographers and it was sad to hear of your passing. You’ve left us with a treasure chest of iconic surf images which will now last on forever. Jack you are a legend RIP.
Words Chris Stroh photo Tim Vanderlaan
