Ellis, Grant
Surfer Magazine: 1960-2020
- ISBN 13:
- 9780847871490
- author:
- Ellis, Grant
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Rizzoli International Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 31.2 x 23.9 x 3.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Water Sports, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Surfer Magazine 1960-2020 is a comprehensive anthology showcasing the best covers and interior pages from the legendary surf magazine. Founded in 1960 by John Severson, Surfer was the longest continuously published surf magazine, serving as a leading voice in the sport. This carefully curated collection features a mix of travel articles, contest reporting, surf spot profiles, big wave pictorials, and surfer interviews, highlighting the chronological progression of surfing from the 1960s to the present day. The book depicts the evolution of the sport, the gear, the style, and the world's top surfers throughout the decades, from Mickey Dora to Kelly Slater and Laird Hamilton. With its extensive archive, this anthology provides a historical reference guide to modern day surfing and its influential style and subculture. This book is ideal for those who surf or spend time in the ocean, as well as anyone interested in the history of the sport.