Surf Books
"Surf Culture" First Edition Book "Surf" Signed by Author John Severson
By John Severson Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
Communication Arts. Surfer
During the ’60s, he authored two surf books for Doubleday. In 1968, LIFE Magazine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Paper
Ron Church California and Hawaii 60 to 65 1st ed. 2006
Located in London, GB
Co-published by T. Adler Books and the wave-rider's Bible, The Surfer's Journal, 1st edition
Category
Early 2000s Books
Materials
Paper
The Mountain and the Wave The Quiksilver Story Hardcover Book by Phil Jarratt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, functional surf trunk. The trunks (or boardshorts, as they were called in Australia) he made were not perfect
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Books
Materials
Paper
H 12.25 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
"Surfiings Golden Age 1960 - 1969" Grannis Book Signed by Mike Doyle, Others
By Mike Doyle
Located in San Diego, CA
"Surfiings Golden Age 1960 - 1969" Grannis first edition book by Jeff Girard signed by surf
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.5 in W 11.5 in D 1.25 in
The Perfect Day, 40 Years of Surfer Magazine
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Surfer Magazine
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Out East Houses and Gardens of the Hamptons Book by Jennifer Ash Rudick
By Jennifer Ash
Located in New York, NY
appeal of shingled houses, modernist oceanfront designs, artists’ compounds, and Montauk surf shacks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Johnny Halliday Rock in the Blood French Edition Signed by Gilles Lhote
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Author of numerous works on surfing, leather jackets, jeans (including organizing an auction at Drouot
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Books
Materials
Paper
The Christmas Book
Located in New York City, NY
, surfing Santas, and shoes filled with carrots.
A collection of more than 200 rich and evocative images
Category
2010s Chinese Books
Materials
Paper
Spectacular America Hardcover Book 1994
Located in North Hollywood, CA
land meets the sun-drenched California surf. Featuring six foldouts opening to nearly four feet, the
Category
1990s American American Classical Books
Materials
Paper
Ocean, Exploring the Marine World
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
creatures of the deep and surfing icons of today. Explore the diverse groups of fish and coral on the Great
Category
2010s Chinese Books
Materials
Paper
Island Whimsy Designing a Paradise by the Sea
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
internationally renowned interior designer Celerie Kemble has a deep-rooted connection to the sun and surf
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Books
Materials
Paper
"Surf Culture" Vintage Movie Poster Triptych by John Severson "Big Wednesday"
By John Severson Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
’60s, he authored two surf books for Doubleday. In 1968, LIFE Magazine ran 10 pages on Severson’s
Category
Late 20th Century American Posters
Materials
Paper
H 21.5 in W 38.25 in D 1 in
"Surf Culture" Vintage "Big Wednesday" Movie Poster Signed by John Severson
By John Severson Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
’60s, he authored two surf books for Doubleday. In 1968, LIFE Magazine ran 10 pages on Severson’s
Category
Late 20th Century American Posters
Materials
Paper
"THE SURFER" 1973 Reprint of the Original 1960 Surfer Magazine by John Severson
By John Severson Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
cover painting of 1963 by Communication Arts. Surfer
During the ’60s, he authored two surf books for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 8.5 in W 11 in D 0.25 in
Daniel Douke (American, b. 1943) Romeo & Juliet Cigar Box Acrylic Painting C.
By Daniel Douke
Located in New York, NY
, Oakland Museum, Oakland, CA
BIBLIOGRAPHY: BOOKS
Photorealism in the Digital Age, 2013 Louis K. Meisel
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20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 47 in W 60 in D 9.5 in
Bali Mystique
By Assouline Publishing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Surf mecca, tropical paradise, bamboo architecture hub, “Island of the Gods”—Bali contains
Category
2010s American Books
Materials
Linen
The End Montauk, N.Y. 'Signed'
By Michael Dweck
Located in New York, NY
First edition (stated) photographic essay documenting the surfing subculture on the eastern end of
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Hamptons Private
By Assouline Publishing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
parties, the rhythms of seaside music at The Surf Lodge—even the first bite of a lobster roll at Lunch
Category
2010s American Books
Materials
Linen
People Also Browsed
LOUNGING SAILOR
By Lynda Churilla
Located in Hudson, NY
In her new exhibition Churilla draws from her years spent as a swimmer, lifeguard, and athlete to capture the forgotten freedom and exuberance of days of youth spent on the water. V...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
"John Surf", Miami Beach, FL, 2000
By Lynda Churilla
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition 1 of 20.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
1970s Vintage Town and Country Surfboard by Ed Angulo
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1979 Town & Country surfboard made by Ed Angulo. Features a gorgeous red tinted deck/rails with dual T&C laminates and boxed single fin setup. A remarkable example of a 1970s surfboa...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
"La Jolla Palms", La Jolla, CA, 2002
By Lynda Churilla
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition 1 of 15.
If the exhibition piece is sold or the customer orders a different print size, the photograph is p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
James Bond Archives. ‘No Time to Die' Signed, Limited Ed Book & Fine Art Print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shaken, Not Stirred
The most complete account of the making of the James Bond series, in an Art Edition signed by Daniel Craig and 007 producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccol...
Category
2010s Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
1980s Vintage Town & Country Surfboard by Nev Hyman
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1983 Town & Country surfboard made by Nev Hyman. Features a remarkable airbrush design with 1980s style. Channel bottom squash tail. Nev Hyman, FireWire Surfboards founder and co-own...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
Sotheby's: Property from the Collection of Josephine & Walter Buhl Ford II, 1st
Located in valatie, NY
Sotheby's: Property From the Collection of Josephine & Walter Buhl Ford II. 1st Ed softcover auction catalog. Walter Buhl Ford II married Josephine Clay Ford (not related) in 1943. J...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.75 in W 8.25 in D 0.5 in
A relic from the family of Bounty Mutineer John Adams: documented piece of Bark
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A relic from the family of Bounty Mutineer John Adams: An exceptionally rare documented piece of Bark Cloth from the Pitcairn Islands, with a fragment of paper pinned to it stating ‘...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
H 2 in W 3 in D 2 in
Bronze Sculpture by Sy Rosenwasser
By Seymour Rosenwasser
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A limited edition bronze sculpture on a black marble base by noted sculptor, Sy Rosenwasser. Signed and dated 2001. Rosenwasser's primary theme is the relationship of basic structure...
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1980s Vintage Gerry Lopez camouflage surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
Late-1980s Gerry Lopez shaped thruster surfboard. Features an iconic camouflage airbrush pattern which Lopez boards were known for in the 1980s-90s. Hand signed by Gerry Lopez, “GL” ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
1990s Vintage Town & Country shortboard by Ned McMann
Located in Haleiwa, HI
1994 Town & Country (T&C) surfboard shaped by Ned McMann. Features uncommon Hawaiiana T&C logos with matching artwork along the rails. Glassed-on thruster (tri-fins). Comes with the ...
Category
1990s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam
Gilbert & Sullivan: Framed Pair of 19th C. Vanity Fair Portraits
By Sir Leslie Ward
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a pair of Vanity Fair color chromolithograph caricatures of the famous and beloved English musical composers and playwrights Gilbert and Sullivan by Sir Leslie Ward (Spy) (18...
Category
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 21.75 in W 16 in D 0.88 in
Texas Dancing, Hand Colored Stone Lithograph
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Texaz Dancing, Hand colored stone lithograph by Luis Jimenez 26 x 20 inches. For Larry, "Thanks for the book" Stone Lithograph, hand colored by Luis Jimenez. Signed to the great nove...
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
John Melville Kelly Original Etching, Hawaiian Subject
By John Melville Kelly
Located in Phoenix, AZ
John Melville Kelly drypoint - Hawaiian female subject circa 1930s - 1940s.
Signed lower right in pencil, John Kelly. Titled lower left in pencil “Lani - Hawaii.”
A wonderful impre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of Three Bronze Candle Holders by Christian de Beaumont, France 1980s
By Beaumont and Fletcher
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of three candlestick holders done in bronze. Candlestick are designed by Christian de Beaumont in France in 1980s. They come in three different si...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
H 14.57 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
ELVIS The King Le King en devenir French edition Hardcover 1st Edition 2006
Located in North Hollywood, CA
ELvis: A King in the Making Hardcover – 1st Edition 2006 by Alfred Wertheimer (Author), Peter Guralnick (Author).From the Estate of the famous fashion designer Christian Audigier Bev...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Books
Materials
Paper
H 14 in W 11.25 in D 12 in
Recent Sales
1st Edition "The End" Montauk, N.Y. by Michael Dweck
Located in Southampton, NY
sold out. Book portrays the old fishing Community of Montuak, NY and it's surfing life. The possibility
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Paper
Assouline Miami Beach Book
By Assouline Publishing
Located in Toronto, ON
past, just adding to its illustrious heritage. And this is the real beauty of Miami. The chic Surf Club
Category
2010s American Books
Materials
Linen, Paper
1930s Antique Tom Blake Wooden Hawaiian Surfboard
By Tom Blake
Located in Haleiwa, HI
would go on to write three more books, ‘Royal Hawaiians’, ‘Hawaiian Surf Riders’, and ‘Voice of the Atom
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Softwood
America Goes Hawaiian Book by Geoff Alexander
Located in Van Nuys, CA
course, surfing. Increasingly, they were marrying people outside of their own racial groups as well. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Paper
Stanislaw Trebinski, "Water Barer's Vessel", Bronze Sculpture
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
Beard, countless books on art and design, and visceral interiors created by his fashion-designer mother
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Stanislaw Trzebinski, "Halio Archeopetro", Etched Brass Wall Art
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
Beard, countless books on art and design, and visceral interiors created by his fashion-designer mother
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Contemporary Art
Materials
Brass
Stanislaw Trzebinski, "Archeoflavus Tripartitus", Bronze Table
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
Beard, countless books on art and design, and visceral interiors created by his fashion-designer mother
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze
Stanislaw Trzebinski, "Archeoflavus Pulchellus", Bronze Table
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
Beard, countless books on art and design, and visceral interiors created by his fashion-designer mother
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Side Tables
Materials
Bronze
Stanislaw Trzebinski, "Pulchellus Pelagicus (Stovepipe)", Bronze Sculpture
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
Beard, countless books on art and design, and visceral interiors created by his fashion-designer mother
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Stanislaw Trzebinski, "Pulchellus Pelagicus (Rufous)", Bronze Sculpture
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
Beard, countless books on art and design, and visceral interiors created by his fashion-designer mother
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Stanislaw Trzebinksi, "Pulchellus Pelagicus (Thorny)", Bronze Sculpture
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
Beard, countless books on art and design, and visceral interiors created by his fashion-designer mother
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Stanislaw Trzebinski, "Mushroom Coral Figure", Etched Brass Wall Art
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
Beard, countless books on art and design, and visceral interiors created by his fashion-designer mother
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Contemporary Art
Materials
Brass
Stanislaw Trzebinski, "Pulchellus Pelagicus (Frilled)", Bronze Sculpture
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
Beard, countless books on art and design, and visceral interiors created by his fashion-designer mother
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Stanislaw Trzebinksi, "Mensam Meridium", Bronze, Walnut and Epoxy Table
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
Beard, countless books on art and design, and visceral interiors created by his fashion-designer mother
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bronze
Limited Edition Surf Photography of the 1960s by Leroy Grannis
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Join us on a surfin’ safari through the sun-kissed golden years of surfing in this collection of
Category
Early 2000s Books
Materials
Paper
Surf Photography of the 1960s and 1970s Worldwide Edition by Leroy Grannis
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Surf photography of the 1960s and 1970s worldwide edition by Leroy Grannis/Taschen Books#892 of
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
H 2 in W 16.25 in D 13.5 in
"The Art of the Surfboard" Book Signed by Surfer Greg Noll - First Edition
By Greg Noll
Located in San Diego, CA
book, written by longtime surf culture writer, Drew Kampion, is in very good condition with no torn or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Paper
The Legacy of Warren Bolster : Master of Skateboard Photography First Edition
By Warren Bolster
Located in London, GB
skies, hot dusty concrete and bright clothing; the halcyon days of the late ‘70s. Bringing his surf
Category
Early 2000s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.23 in W 9.3 in D 0.69 in
"Surf Culture" Book Signing Poster for the Book "Surf" Signed by John Severson
By John Severson Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
’60s, he authored two surf books for Doubleday. In 1968, LIFE Magazine ran 10 pages on Severson’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Posters
Materials
Paper
H 18 in W 12 in D 1 in
"Surf Culture" Watercolor Painting by Industry Pioneer John Severson
By John Severson Productions
Located in San Diego, CA
Communication Arts. Surfer
During the ’60s, he authored two surf books for Doubleday. In 1968, LIFE Magazine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Paint
Late-1930s Tom Blake Style Hollow Wooden “Kookbox” Early Surfboard
By Tom Blake
Located in Haleiwa, HI
a new wave of participants in sport of surfing. A gorgeous example of a Tom Blake style hollow wood
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Copper
1930s-40s Tom Blake Hollow Wooden Surfboard Kookbox
By Tom Blake
Located in Haleiwa, HI
would go on to write three more books, ‘Royal Hawaiians’, ‘Hawaiian Surf Riders’, and ‘Voice of the Atom
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Stanislaw Trzebinski, Pugillarem Meridium, Bronze, Carved Walnut Wood Desk
By Stanislaw Trzebinski
Located in Capetown, ZA
beard, countless books on art and design, and visceral interiors created by his fashion-designer mother
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
In the Spirit of Palm Beach
By Assouline Publishing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
sand, and the soft sound of lapping surf. How sublimely simple. In truth, that’s pretty much what Palm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Other
First Edition Zane Grey, "Tales of Tahitian Waters" 1931
By Zane Grey
Located in Quechee, VT
a white flashing surf here and there, a wandering stretch of sand, and then the beautiful wild
Category
Vintage 1930s American Books
Rare and Important 1965 Miki Dora "Dacat"' Model Greg Noll Surfboard
By Greg Noll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
surfing every Surfboard manufacturer wanted one thing a Micki Dora model surfboard! Dora turned them all
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood, Foam, Paint
Classic Surf Picture Portfolio by Jack Reinhold
By Jack Reinhold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a collection of 15 beautiful sepia toned black and white photographs from surfings past
Category
Late 20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
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Surf Books For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of surf books is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct surf books — often made from paper, bronze and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 2 antique and vintage surf books for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Surf books have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Surf books bearing modern or neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Assouline Publishing, Stanislaw Trzebinski and Daniel Douke each produced beautiful surf books that are worth considering.
How Much are Surf Books?
Prices for surf books can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, surf books begin at $50 and can go as high as $43,900, while the average can fetch as much as $149.
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