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Surfing. 1778-Today by Jim Heimann (2016, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTaschen
ISBN-103836547503
ISBN-139783836547505
eBay Product ID (ePID)219275654
Product Key Features
Book TitleSurfing. 1778-Today
Number of Pages592 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSubjects & Themes / Sports, Surfing, Subjects & Themes / General
Publication Year2016
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Photography
AuthorJim Heimann
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height3.3 in
Item Weight248.9 Oz
Item Length19.4 in
Item Width13 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2018-419918
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"For those with curious minds or dedicated to the activity, this large and complex volume contains nearly every facet of information about the history of surfing, which began as early as 1778 in Tahiti. Bringing together over 900 images and numerous essays to chart its evolution as a sport, lifestyle, and philosophy'e"not to mention its influence on fashion, film, art, and music'e"the results are a wonderful tribute to all things surfing." - Interviewmagazine.com, TASCHEN has turned the book as collectible sculptural object from avant-garde oddity into luxury commodity., It's all here - the clothes, the boards, the music, the contests, the rivalries, the surfer dudes..., This is the bible to put in the hands of every surfing aficionado. A rich and ultra-documented panorama about the sport... Surfing is more than just a coffee table book, it is above all a rare and precious volume to be passed on from generation to generation., "'e¦a gorgeous'e"and massive'e"clothbound book that could easily become the new bible for the sport." - Wired.com, Visual historian Jim Heimann brings his keen eye to the waves, culture, sport, and style of surfing in this gorgeous book., Visual historian Jim Heimann brings his keen eye to the waves, culture, sport, and style of surfing in this gorgeous coffee table book., It's all here - the clothes, the boards, the music, the contests, the rivalries, the surfer dudes. But does the ability to hang onto a floating piece of polyurethane warrant such a paean? It does, and this tome has over 900 amazing images to prove it., Surfing has had its own vibrant visual culture for more than a century--now, it's finally getting the TASCHEN treatment., "Surfing has had its own vibrant visual culture for more than a century'e"now, it's finally getting the TASCHEN treatment." - Co.Design, In this crowded world, the surfer can still seek and find the perfect day, the perfect wave, and be alone with the surf and his thoughts., This is the ultimate book about the history of surfing... There are so many aspects of the surf culture, it is unbelievable they are all touched here... Enjoy this wonderful creation of a surf-compendium., For those with curious minds or dedicated to the activity, this large and complex volume contains nearly every facet of information about the history of surfing, which began as early as 1778 in Tahiti. Bringing together over 900 images and numerous essays to chart its evolution as a sport, lifestyle, and philosophy--not to mention its influence on fashion, film, art, and music--the results are a wonderful tribute to all things surfing.
Dewey Decimal741.6
SynopsisThis platinum tome is the most comprehensive visual history of surfing to date, marking a major cultural event as much as a publication. Following three and a half years of meticulous research, it brings together more than 900 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 unrivaled 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.", This platinum tome is the most comprehensive visual history of surfing to date, marking a major cultural event as much as a publication . Following three and a half years of meticulous research , it brings together more than 900 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 unrivaled 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.", Welcome the most comprehensive visual history on all things surfing. With more than 900 images and essays by today's leading surf journalists, this platinum 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.
LC Classification NumberGV839.5
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- Jan 07, 2018
A MUST HAVE BOOK FOR EVERY SURFER
Fast shipping ...this surfing book is a must have for every surfer Great content and killer photos of the sportVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Sep 20, 2019
Great book! Beautiful photos and history of surfing.
Recommend this book for surfers and sports historians.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
