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<p>From the original beachcomber personalities like the Waikiki Beachboys, to the rise of Venice Beach as a creative centre for music, art and film, this intelligent study traces the roots of the surf boom and subsequent culture of the 1950s and 1960s. Explores the connection between early surf culture, the Beat Generation and pop culture of the 60s through accounts of key figures - artists like Mike Dormer, Rick Griffin, The Trashwomen and the Beach Boys. From Aloha to zimzala - the ultimate guide to the world's greatest idea.</p>