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Surfing. 1778–Today
jim heimann, cover by john severson
Welcome the most 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.
THE FIRST ISSUE OF SURFER
In 1960, John Severson published the first issue of The Surfer, forever changing the way surfing was documented and celebrated. Blending his photography, illustrations, writing, and design, the magazine became the definitive voice of a rapidly growing culture and helped shape surfing's identity for generations to come.
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