Description
Explore the dynamic world of surfing with **Surfing. 1778–Today. 40th Ed.** This volume serves as a definitive visual history of surfing, masterfully chronicling its evolution from a niche pastime to a global cultural phenomenon. With an **ISBN of 9783836591461**, this 2024 release by **TASCHEN** offers a rich visual narrative filled with **hundreds of stunning images** that capture the essence of surfing as a sport, lifestyle, and philosophy.
Structured in five insightful chapters, this book navigates through surfing culture, beginning with Captain James Cook's first recorded encounters in 1778 to the **multi-platform surfing scene we experience today**. The content is enhanced with contributions from leading surf journalists and uses **exclusive photographic archives** and institutional collections to provide depth and context. This comprehensive tome celebrates the vibrant **community of over 20 million surfers** worldwide, while highlighting surfing's profound impact on **fashion, film, art, and music**.
Whether you are a dedicated surfer or someone who dreams of embracing the surfing lifestyle, this book is an essential collectible. As a true surfing aficionado noted, ***“There has never been a book like this, and there will never be another one again.”*** Dive into the exhilarating journey of surfing and discover how it transcends the waves, shaping culture everywhere.
Structured in five insightful chapters, this book navigates through surfing culture, beginning with Captain James Cook's first recorded encounters in 1778 to the **multi-platform surfing scene we experience today**. The content is enhanced with contributions from leading surf journalists and uses **exclusive photographic archives** and institutional collections to provide depth and context. This comprehensive tome celebrates the vibrant **community of over 20 million surfers** worldwide, while highlighting surfing's profound impact on **fashion, film, art, and music**.
Whether you are a dedicated surfer or someone who dreams of embracing the surfing lifestyle, this book is an essential collectible. As a true surfing aficionado noted, ***“There has never been a book like this, and there will never be another one again.”*** Dive into the exhilarating journey of surfing and discover how it transcends the waves, shaping culture everywhere.