Surfing. 1778–Today. 40th Ed.

TASCHEN | 40th anniversary edition

Overview

This edition traces surfing from Captain Cook’s 1778 journal entries to contemporary global surf culture. Archival photographs, magazine covers and profiles of pioneering shapers chart the sport’s technical and cultural evolution. The book surveys Hawaiian heritage, 1960s shortboard revolution and today’s big-wave innovations. Concise captions provide context while panoramic spreads showcase iconic breaks and riders.

Who it's for

• Surfers seeking historical depth beyond the waves
• Design fans drawn to vintage boards and beach culture imagery
• Collectors of TASCHEN’s illustrated special editions

Key features

• Multilingual edition: English, French, German
• 512 pages with 900 archival images
• Foil-stamped hardcover with gilded edges
• ISBN 978-3-8365-9353-9
• Part of TASCHEN’s 40th anniversary series