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Leroy Grannis: Surf Photography of the 1960s and 1970s

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Book Synopsis: 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—becoming not just a sport, but a way of life, 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 longboard era of the early 1960s in both California and Hawaii. This edition brings back Grannis’s hair-raising, sold-out Collector’s Edition, curated from the photographer’s personal archives, to showcase his most vibrant work in a compact and affordable format—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 any other photographer of the time. He also covered the emerging surf lifestyle, from “surfer stomps” and hordes 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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Immerse yourself in the rich history and breathtaking visuals of the golden era of surfing with Leroy Grannis: Surf Photography of the 1960s and 1970s Book. As the sport of surfing gained popularity in the 1950s, it became a way of life celebrated across the globe. LeRoy Grannis, a legendary surfer turned photographer, captured the essence of this era with his iconic images.

With this edition, we bring you Grannis's remarkable work from his personal archives. Experience the thrill of catching the perfect wave at San Onofre or witness daring wipeouts at Oahu's famous North Shore. Grannis's photographs will transport you back in time, evoking the spirit of an era when surfing represented freedom and adventure.

An innovator in his field, Grannis pushed the boundaries of surf photography. He ingeniously attached a waterproof box to his board, allowing him to change film while in the water, capturing moments closer to the action than anyone else at the time. Grannis not only documented the sport but also captured the surf lifestyle, with images of vibrant surf contests, enthusiastic fan gatherings, and classic woody station wagons lining the Pacific Coast Highway.

Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of surfing history. Leroy Grannis: Surf Photography of the 1960s and 1970s Book is a must-have for surf enthusiasts, photography lovers, and anyone captivated by the allure of the ocean. Click here to order your copy now and embark on a journey into the past that will leave you with a deep appreciation for the roots of modern surfing.

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