Surf City: Drag City - Softcover
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YA A glimpse of the surfing and hot rod phenomena. The surfing scene is followed from its introduction in California in 1907 by surfing pioneer George Freeth to its heyday in the 1960s. Dragging had its beginnings in pre-World War II America, increasing in popularity, especially in the '60s. Beach and hot rod TV shows and movies such as 77 Sunset Strip, Hawaiian Eye, Endless Summer, and Gidget are mentioned, as well as the musical careers of such artists as Dick Dale, The Surfaris, The Beach Boys, and Jan and Dean. This well written, visually attractive volume is packed with the history and influences of popular music, TV shows, and films of the times. Filled with hundreds of photos, it should be very popular. John Lawson, Fairfax County Public Library, Va.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherBlandford Pr
- Publication date1986
- ISBN 10 0713718919
- ISBN 13 9780713718911
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages128
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. B/W Photographs (illustrator). First Edition. From 1959 to 1966, the pop-music scene in America was dominated by surf music and music related to hot rods. Bikini clad girls were also part of the icon - especially as music joined cinema. Do you remember : KSEE radio, The Rovell Sisters, Ed Kookie Byrns, The Hondells, Dick Dale, Bruce Brown, Pismo Beach, Endless Summer and The Surfaris (the British connection) ??? 128 pages of text with many b/w photos - many of the `promo'-type and record jackets and movie show cards. Big section on Jan & Dean, two big sections on the Beach Boys. Remember : Eva Six, Annette Funicello, Pamela Tiffen and Patricia Morrow ?? Cond : Paper wrapper is yellow with blue and red lettering. cover graphic features Jan & Dean, plus 5 Beach Boys carrying one board. VERY minor wear at some corners and edges.Colours bright, binding tight. Clean !! No names,marks, creases. folds, bumps, nor tears. Surf and drag glossaries - pp. 20 -23. Chart toppers list on page 127 !! Very collectible !! Quote (p. 63) : " . in the Spring of '58. One evening while rehearsing in Jan's garage, Arnie dropped by to tell them that he'd broken up with his steady, and that he'd seen a girl he liked even better . a stripper by the name of Jennie Lee. " Size: 8vo. Seller Inventory # 005267
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