The Endless Summer, the surfing legend

At the end of the sixties, a formidable spiral of change and protest would shake Western societies. Surfing, which also rejects all forms of authority and rules, is at the origin of many of these changes. In “ The Endless Summer, the legend of surfing'', Alain Gardinier tells the story of the genesis of the most important surf film of all time, while retracing a formidable social and cultural adventure: that of ''surf culture''. Through rare photos and unpublished stories, spots and music, stories and iconic characters, enter the legend! ALAIN GARDINIER

In the heart of the 70s, equipped with a 16 mm camera, Alain Gardinier made his first surf film at home on the Basque coast. Since then, he has continued to travel the world in search of the most beautiful waves to surf and film. Author of several books and documentaries on his favorite sport, avid collector of the various posters of the film ''The Endless Summer'', a connoisseur of the pivotal period of the sixties, the writing of this book on the most legendary of surf films could not escape him.