Leroy Grannis: Surf Photography of the 1960s and 1970s | 
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| Creators: Jim Heimann, Steve Barilotti, Leroy Grannis
Publisher: Taschen
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 23922
Format: Illustrated
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 276
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.6
Dimensions (in): 12.7 x 10.4 x 1.3
ISBN: 382284859X
Dewey Decimal Number: 770
EAN: 9783822848593
ASIN: 382284859X
Publication Date: March 15, 2007
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Capturing the perfect wave "The book has the effect of a time capsule, bringing back an era that continues to resonate for us in shades of Technicolor and black and white." - Los Angeles Times Book Review, Los Angeles 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.
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 A cultural architect January 7, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is one of the few coffee table books that can give you a rush of adrenalin just by flipping the page.
Leroy Grannis may not have been the sole architect of the late twentieth century surfing culture phenomenon, but he certainly was among the dozen or so people that projected the image of surfing beyond the enthusiasts to almost every nook and cranny of our globe. Kids in Omaha bought surfing-styled duds, listened to surfing music, and went to some really hideous Hollywood surfing movies. Grannis, and the publications that used his photography, took surfing away the beach and showed the landlocked how much fun they were missing.
Whether you lived the lifestyle, emulated the lifestyle, or just want to know how cultural trends can capture the imagination, this is a great book.
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Great surfing pictures! November 5, 2007
This was a gift for my husband. He LOVED IT! It had great pictures of surfing throughout the years. It was neat to take a look back in time. I am going to purchase another book for my brother, who is also an avid surfer.
In My Opinion...... August 23, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In my opinion, this book is one of THE BEST surf books ever. The visuals are clean and classic and takes one back to the golden age of surfing. The writing is short but informative. LeRoy Grannis put his stamp in this world and is a legend among all surf photographers. I am a big fan of Mr. Grannis and of surfing as well.
Buy the book, put it on your coffee table, have some friends over and discuss.
 Surf Photography of the 60's and 70's August 13, 2007
This was purchased as a gift - specifically requested by the recepient - and so I have never seen it - but they said they loved it - very beautiful pictures that brought back lots of memories for them....
Stunning July 10, 2007
"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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