Vintage Books Surfboard Longboard Surfing Surfer Surf The first book of the series ever printed numbered 0000 Start Price USD 999.99 Current Price USD 999.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 24, 2008 End Time Thursday, December 04, 2008 Location Ladera Ranch, CA See more about 'Vintage Books Surfboard Longboard Surfing Surfer Surf' Description SURF PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE 1960's AND 1970's Photography by Leroy Grannis Edited by Jim Heimann and Steve Barilotti Published by TASCHEN, Germany, 2006, as part of their Collector Editions. Sold-Out almost immediately upon release. LIMITED SLIPCASE EDITION – EXTREMELY SCARCE Collector's slipcased edition limited to 1,000 copies worldwide, NUMBERED and SIGNED by Leroy Grannis. This copy is EVEN MORE RARE because it is numbered 0000 !!! 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 long-board 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 short-boards and celebrity endorsements, when surfing was at its bronzed best. The photographer: Leroy Grannis’s initial foray into surfing began at age 14 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 SCARCE Limited Edition is offered in excellent used condition. The hardcover book measures 15.5 x 13 inches, and contains 278 pages, with text in English, French, and German. This title is in stock and ready for immediate shipping. Makes a great gift for a special occasion. Extremely scarce – one copy only...very hard to find another. The book was used as a sample copy in a bookstore in Malibu. Unfortunately the book slipcase is missing. Excellent condition, see photos....no wrinkles on any of the pages. PAYMENT DETAILS Please use the shipping calculator to determine your shipping costs for US addresses International shipping is available at buyers expense. I will only accept Paypal, bank cashier's checks, bank wire or cash in person. Payment MUST be received within five business days of the auction ending or the item will be re-listed unless other arrangements have been approved. I will ship by USPS Priority/Express Mail, or FedEx, with REQUIRED shipping Insurance, and Delivery/Signature Confirmation, unless otherwise stated in the auction. International purchases are welcome. I will ONLY ship by USPS Express/Priority Service or FedEx International Service, which have on-line tracking and some insurance, however, the shipment will be fully insured. Buyer is responsible for any import taxes or duty associated with this purchase. UNDERSTAND that there is no warranty for international shipments once the package leaves the United States. Insurance is therefore required. As always, if you have any questions about this item, or this auction, please contact me BEFORE you purchase this item. All sales are final. Place a Bid!