This work is Taschen's 25th anniversary - special edition! Covering the 1920s to the 1960s, this book brings together vintage ads, postcards, brochures, and photographs as well as period 'Top 10' lists covering surf superstars, songs, and surfing spots. If you've ever found yourself waxing nostalgic for bygone beach culture, this is the book for you. More bang for your buck! '...a fast-food, high-energy fix on the topic at hand' - The New York Times Book Review.