Surfer Magazine: 1960-2020

Surfer was the longest-running surf magazine, founded in 1960 by John Severson. It featured travel articles, contest reporting, surf spot profiles, big wave pictorials, and surfer interviews, and worked with the world's best photographers, writers, and graphic designers. This book is a historical reference guide to modern-day surfing and its influential style and subculture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 05 July 2022
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

Surfer, a magazine founded in 1960 by the visionary surfer, artist, and filmmaker John Severson, holds a remarkable distinction as the longest continuously published surf magazine. It is widely regarded as the ultimate authority and the "bible" of the surf world. Over the years, Surfer has emerged as a beacon of inspiration, serving as a blueprint for a burgeoning community of surf magazines across the globe.

Within its pages, Surfer showcased a captivating blend of travel narratives, comprehensive contest coverage, in-depth profiles of surf spots, awe-inspiring big wave pictorials, and insightful interviews with renowned surfers. Collaborating with the finest photographers, writers, and graphic designers, Surfer has consistently delivered exceptional content that has captured the essence of the sport, the evolution of gear, the emergence of distinct styles, and the rise of the world's most accomplished surfers.

This extensive anthology, spanning decades of publication, presents a treasure trove of timeless, uplifting, and historically significant covers and interior pages from Surfer's vast archive. It serves as a visual chronicle, tracing the evolution of surfing, the development of gear, the emergence of distinct styles, and the prominence of the world's top surfers. From the pioneering days of Mickey Dora to the legendary figures of Kelly Slater, Laird Hamilton, and countless others, Surfer has documented the ever-changing landscape of the sport.

Whether you are an avid surfer or simply someone who appreciates the beauty and mystique of the ocean, this book is a must-have for anyone seeking a comprehensive and captivating exploration of modern-day surfing and its profound influence on style and subculture. It serves as a valuable reference guide, offering insights into the history, culture, and the spirit of surfing that continues to captivate enthusiasts around the world.

Dimension: 305 x 229 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780847871490