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"Surf Culture" Vintage Movie Poster Triptych by John Severson "Big Wednesday"
"Surf Culture" Vintage Movie Poster Triptych by John Severson "Big Wednesday"

"Surf Culture" Vintage Movie Poster Triptych by John Severson "Big Wednesday"

By John Severson Productions

Located in San Diego, CA

"Surfer Magazine" founder John Severson, circa late 1990s. The piece is in great condition with vibrant

Category

Late 20th Century American Posters

Materials

Paper

"Surf Culture" Vintage "Big Wednesday" Movie Poster Signed by John Severson
"Surf Culture" Vintage "Big Wednesday" Movie Poster Signed by John Severson

"Surf Culture" Vintage "Big Wednesday" Movie Poster Signed by John Severson

By John Severson Productions

Located in San Diego, CA

"Surfer Magazine" founder John Severson circa 1990s. The piece is in great condition with vibrant colors

Category

Late 20th Century American Posters

Materials

Paper

"THE SURFER" 1973 Reprint of the Original 1960 Surfer Magazine by John Severson
"THE SURFER" 1973 Reprint of the Original 1960 Surfer Magazine by John Severson

"THE SURFER" 1973 Reprint of the Original 1960 Surfer Magazine by John Severson

By John Severson Productions

Located in San Diego, CA

" published in 1960 by surf industry pioneer John Severson. The piece is in good condition with light creasing

Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paper

Pacific Vibrations
Pacific Vibrations

Pacific Vibrations

$828 / item

H 11 in W 14 in D 0.1 in

Pacific Vibrations

Located in London, GB

Original US set of 8 Lobby cards for the 1970 surfing documentary by John Severson features some

Category

Vintage 1970s American Posters

Materials

Paper

Pacific Vibrations
Pacific Vibrations

Pacific Vibrations

$1,949

H 38 in W 24 in D 0.1 in

Pacific Vibrations

Located in London, GB

. This surfing documentary by John Severson's features some good interviews, great music and surfing

Category

Vintage 1970s American Posters

Materials

Paper

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The Ultimate Challenge
The Ultimate Challenge

Ken AusterThe Ultimate Challenge, Circa 1980

Unavailable

H 26 in W 34 in D 0.01 in

The Ultimate Challenge

By Ken Auster

Located in San Antonio, TX

the large surf at Pipeline. The original painting is based on the iconic photograph by John Severson

Category

20th Century Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Screen

"Surf Culture" Watercolor Painting by Industry Pioneer John Severson
"Surf Culture" Watercolor Painting by Industry Pioneer John Severson

"Surf Culture" Watercolor Painting by Industry Pioneer John Severson

By John Severson Productions

Located in San Diego, CA

Magazine" founder John Severson circa 2001. The painting is in great condition with vibrant green and blue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Surf Culture" First Edition Book "Surf" Signed by Author John Severson
"Surf Culture" First Edition Book "Surf" Signed by Author John Severson

"Surf Culture" First Edition Book "Surf" Signed by Author John Severson

By John Severson Productions

Located in San Diego, CA

and "Surfer Magazine" founder John Severson at the California Surf Museum in Huntington Beach, CA

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

"Surf Culture" Book Signing Poster for the Book "Surf" Signed by John Severson
"Surf Culture" Book Signing Poster for the Book "Surf" Signed by John Severson

"Surf Culture" Book Signing Poster for the Book "Surf" Signed by John Severson

By John Severson Productions

Located in San Diego, CA

and "Surfer Magazine" founder John Severson at the California Surf Museum in Huntington Beach, CA

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Posters

Materials

Paper

Pacific Vibrations
Pacific Vibrations

Pacific Vibrations

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H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

Pacific Vibrations

Located in London, GB

Original US film poster for the 1970 surfing documentary by John Severson's features some good

Category

Vintage 1970s American Posters

Materials

Paper

1964 Skateboard Poster, All Original Extremely Rare Midcentury Graphic
1964 Skateboard Poster, All Original Extremely Rare Midcentury Graphic

1964 Skateboard Poster, All Original Extremely Rare Midcentury Graphic

By John Severson Productions

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Of Fame surfer, artist, photographer and founder of Surfer Magazine, John Severson. Fantastic

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Wardy Surfboard with Powder Blue Acid Splash - Laguna CA 1960
Wardy Surfboard with Powder Blue Acid Splash - Laguna CA 1960

Wardy Surfboard with Powder Blue Acid Splash - Laguna CA 1960

By Wardy Surfboards

Located in Los Angeles, CA

conversation with John Severson, in which Severson mentioned the good response his films garnered in the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Foam, Paint, Fiberglass

"Pacific Vibrations" Film Poster, 1970
"Pacific Vibrations" Film Poster, 1970

"Pacific Vibrations" Film Poster, 1970

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H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

"Pacific Vibrations" Film Poster, 1970

Located in London, GB

One Sheet (27" X 41"). Director: John Severson. Stars: Jock Sutherland, Bill Hamilton, Rolf Aurness

Category

Vintage 1970s American Posters

Classic Surf Picture Portfolio by Jack Reinhold
Classic Surf Picture Portfolio by Jack Reinhold

Classic Surf Picture Portfolio by Jack Reinhold

By Jack Reinhold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, Eddie Aikau at Waimea, portraits of the Duke and much more. The photographers are John Severson, Tom

Category

Late 20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

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