For half a century SURFER magazine has captured and defined surf culture, from the sport's epic tales and discoveries to its greatest photography and cultural icons.

Marking SURFER's 50th anniversary, this impressive volume showcases the magazine’s best features and most iconic images from throughout the years, along with original behind-the-scenes narratives and previously unpublished photographs.

Packed with stories and images from legendary surf personalities on everything from travel and adventure to board design, SURFER Magazine: 50 Years pays tribute to the past, present, and future of surfing.

Sam George is a professional surfer, documentary filmmaker, screenwriter, and former editor of Surfer magazine. He edited The Perfect Day: 40 Years of SURFER Magazine and lives in Malibu, California.

Shaun Tomson is a world champion surfer who won the World Pro Title in 1977 and was named one of the ten best surfers of all time by SURFER magazine. Recognized as one of surfing's greatest ambassadors, he lives in Santa Barbara, California.

PUBLISHER:  Chronicle Books

AUTHOR: Sam George

ISBN: 9780811870344

YEAR: August 2010