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Leroy Grannis: Surf Photography of the 1960s and 1970s Hardcover – April 4, 2007

by Jim Heimann (Editor), Steve Barilotti (Author), Leroy Grannis (Photographer)
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At a time when surfing is more popular than ever, it's fitting to look back at the years that brought the sport into the mainstream. 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, and the culture that surrounded it was admired and exported across the globe. 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 photographs?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 than other photographers of the time. Equally notable is his work covering an emerging surf lifestyle, from ?surfer stomps? and hoards of fans at surf contests to board-laden woody station wagons along the Pacific Coast Highway. It is in these iconic images that a sport still in its adolescence embodied the free-spirited nature of an era?a time before shortboards and celebrity endorsements, when surfing was at its bronzed best. This unlimited popular edition is for readers on a budget or who were unable to get their hands on the original limited Collector's Edition (it sold out in record time and copies were being resold for up to double of the retail price!) The photographer: LeRoy Grannis's initial foray into surfing began at age14 with a six-foot slab of pine, but it wasn?t until the age of 42 that he picked up a camera and made a career out of it. Under doctor's orders to take up a hobby, Grannis built a darkroom in his garage and began shooting surfers at Hermosa Beach, selling prints for a buck apiece. His photos soon started appearing in many of the burgeoning surf magazines, and ""Photo: Grannis"" quickly became a hallmark of the California surf scene of the 1960s. Grannis is considered one of the most important documentarians of the sport, and was inducted into the Surfing Hall of Fame in 1966. The editor: Jim Heimann is Executive Editor for TASCHEN America in Los Angeles and the author of numerous books on architecture, popular culture, and Hollywood history. The author: Over the past decade working as Surfer magazine's globe-roaming editor at large, photojournalist Steve Barilotti has made it his business to document the sport, art, and lore of surfing. A lifelong surfer and fourth-generation Californian, Barilotti's passion for West Coast beach culture runs deep. His writing has also appeared in The Perfect Day and the books of renowned surf photographers Art Brewer and Ted Grambeau. Between trips, Steve lives in San Diego, California.
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  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Taschen America Llc
  4. Publication date
    April 4, 2007
  5. Dimensions
    12.5 x 1.25 x 10.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    382284859X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-3822848593
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""When you've just survived a four-hour session fighting off wave-hungry groms at com-heavy 56th Street, this big book of photos from a simpler time is the perfect remedy. Grannis, a member of the Surfing Hall of Fame, took some of the most iconic pictures of the pivotal '60s to '70s era. '...most of all, gorgeous.""

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This collection, drawn from Grannis's personal archives, showcases an impressive selection of surf photographs--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 than other photographers of the time. Equally notable is his work covering an emerging surf lifestyle, from "surfer stomps" and hoards of fans at surf contests to board-laden woody station wagons along the Pacific Coast Highway. It is in these iconic images that a sport still in its adolescence embodied the free-spirited nature of an era--a time before shortboards and celebrity endorsements, when surfing was at its bronzed best.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taschen America Llc; First Edition Thus (April 4, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 382284859X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3822848593
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.5 x 1.25 x 10.25 inches
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Shar
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2022
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A wonderful gift for Hawaii residents
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J. Lees
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a wonderful reminder of Leroy.
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2009
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When I see the book on the coffee table it will always remind me of the days spent windsurfing with Leroy and talking about photography and surfing. I grew up on Tourmaline street in Pacific Beach and this book takes me back to another time. It's a historical document that is appreciated by geezer surfers like myself.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good value
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2019
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Sarah Dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2007
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"Granny"s magnificent book is a must for any surfer's library. The art of Leroy Grannis' photographs is not only his beautiful composition and exposure, but also his portrayal of the ambiance, exuberance, and joy of the surfing world of the 1960's and 1970's. He has incitefully memorialized the icons of the period.
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Robin P.
4.0 out of 5 stars Never Tiring, PtII
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2013
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I never tire of looking at surfing photography. In each and every wave, I imagine me riding it and it stimulates me, gets the juices flowing and drives me to get out there. This book does that.
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Dennie
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Surf Pics
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2016
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Awesome book, photos are great and the book is well written.
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matteo
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST TO HAVE!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2013
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beautiful photo-book.....in absolutely one of the best photo opera in the world....buy it...if you find it.
mr Grannis is the best..
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MEL Haxton
5.0 out of 5 stars memories...
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2011
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Awesome trip down memory lane, and was able to receive it before Leroy passed and got his sig! THanks, Grannie!!
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Roger
5.0 out of 5 stars Cool retro book
Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2022
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Great collection of retro surf pics. Cool daddy o
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natalia
5.0 out of 5 stars Precioso
Reviewed in Spain on December 11, 2023
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Me encanta
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Felix Steiner
5.0 out of 5 stars Retro perfection
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2022
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Some amazing retro surf photography in this book... Takes you back to another era.
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Margherita
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo prodotto
Reviewed in Italy on September 11, 2021
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Bellissimo libro per gli intenditori o appassionati di surf. Arrivato in perfetto stato e con spedizione veloce
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Josie gomes da silva
5.0 out of 5 stars Livro impecável
Reviewed in Brazil on July 16, 2020
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Livro sensacional, estou sem palavras. As fotografias são uma mais linda que a outra, imagens impecáveis, as folhas do livro são de alta qualidade. AMEI!!!!
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