Developed by Hawaiian islanders over five centuries ago, surfing began to peak on the mainland in the 1950s, taking America -- and the world -- by storm. Surfing became not just a sport, but a way of life. One of the key image-makers from that period is LeRoy Grannis, a surfer since 1931, who began photographing the scene in California and Hawaii in the longboard Gidget era of the early 1960s. This collection, drawn from Grannis's personal archives, showcases an impressive selection of surf photos -- from the bliss of catching the perfect wave at San Onofre to dramatic wipeouts at Oahu's famed North Shore. An innovator in the field, Grannis suction-cupped a waterproof box to his board, enabling him to change film in the water and stay closer to the action. Equally notable is his work covering an emerging surf lifestyle. Big, hardcover, mostly color. 276 Pages
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