Surfing: A History From 1778 to Today
£25.00
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A comprehensive visual history charting the evolution of surfing culture from its first mention in 1778 to today’s global and multi-platform phenomenon, ‘Surfing’ takes a chronological path in celebrating the sport, the community of 20 million practitioners and its influence on fashion, film, art and music.
Dimensions
22cm (8in) x 16cm (6in)
Features
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A comprehensive visual history charting the evolution of surfing culture from its first mention in 1778 to today’s global and multi-platform phenomenon, ‘Surfing’ takes a chronological path in celebrating the sport, the community of 20 million practitioners and its influence on fashion, film, art and music.
Insights
Jim Heimann is the Executive Editor for Taschen. A cultural anthropologist, historian, and an avid collector, he has authored numerous titles on architecture, pop culture, and the history of Los Angeles and Hollywood.
Details
- Publisher: Taschen
- Hard cover
- Colour photography
- Number of pages: 512 pages
- ISBN: 9783836591461
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