Heimann, Jim
Surfing. 1778-Today. 40th Ed. (40th Edition)
- ISBN 13:
- 9783836591461
- author:
- Heimann, Jim
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Taschen GmbH
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 22.2 x 16.2 x 3.4 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Photography, Collections,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Surfing: 1778-Today, 40th Edition This comprehensive visual history of surfing spans over two and a half centuries, tracing the evolution of the sport, lifestyle, and philosophy from its first recorded European contact in 1778 to the global phenomenon of today. The book brings together hundreds of images from institutions, collections, and photographic archives worldwide, accompanied by essays from top surf journalists. The 40th edition of Surfing showcases the sport on and off the water, celebrating its community of 20 million practitioners and countless devotees, as well as its influence on fashion, film, art, and music. This unrivalled tribute to the breadth and richness of surfing is a must-have for serious surfers and those who aspire to the surfing lifestyle.