Surfing. 1778–Today. 40th Ed.

Name: Surfing. 1778–Today. 40th Ed.
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Surfing. 1778–Today. 40th Ed. by Jim Heimann and Tom Adler explores the vibrant history and cultural impact of surfing from its origins to the present. This richly illustrated book delves into the evolution of surfboards, the surf lifestyle and the iconic figures who have significantly shaped the sport. It's a visual and historical journey that offers insights into how surfing has transcended sport to influence art, fashion, and pop culture.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the rich cultural history of surfing and enjoy exploring how this exhilarating sport has evolved from its early beginnings to the present day. It's an ideal choice for those who love stunning photography and wish to dive into the arts and culture surrounding the surfing lifestyle.

Welcome to our comprehensive visual history on all things surfing. With hundreds of images and essays by today's leading surf journalists, this publication spans photography, fashion, film, art, and music to chart the evolution of surfing culture from its first mention in 1778 to today's global and multi-platform phenomenon.

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This volume is a comprehensive visual history of surfing, marking a major cultural event as much as a publication. Following three and a half years of meticulous research, it brings together hundreds of images to chart the evolution of surfing as a sport, a lifestyle, and a philosophy.

The book is arranged into five chronological chapters, tracing surfing culture from the first recorded European contact in 1778 by Captain James Cook to the global and multi-platform phenomenon of today. Utilizing institutions, collections, and photographic archives from around the world, and with accompanying essays by the world's top surf journalists, it celebrates the sport on and off the water, as a community of 20 million practitioners and countless more devotees, and as a leading influence on fashion, film, art, and music.

An unrivalled tribute to the breadth, complexity, and richness of surfing, this book is a must-have for any serious player on the surfing scene and anybody who aspires to the surfing lifestyle. As one surfing scribe has declared, "There has never been a book like this, and there will never be another one again."

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Surfing. 1778–Today. 40th Ed. by Jim Heimann is praised as a comprehensive chronicling of surf culture, capturing the sport and its lifestyle elements. Described as a definitive guide by Vogue, it showcases the sport's evolution with a focus on history, fashion, and iconic moments. Lauded for its visual storytelling, The Los Angeles Times highlights Heimann’s skill in presenting the rich tapestry of surfing culture. Tatler notes the book covers myriad aspects of the surfing world, including its personalities and defining moments.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783836591461

Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 September 2023

Country: Germany

Imprint: Taschen GmbH

Contributors:

Edited by Jim Heimann

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 1141g

Pages: 512

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Sports

About the Author

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, including TASCHEN’s Surfing, Los Angeles. Portrait of a City, California Crazy, and the All-American Ads series.