Donald James (surfer)

Donald James (surfer)

Dr. Donald (Don) James (died December 24, 1996[1]) was a pioneer of early surfing in California prior to the WWII and surf photographer. His published works include "Prewar Surfing" and "1936-1942 San Onofre to Point Dume".[1]

James began surf photography while he was in high school, taking pictures of his friends. His work later appeared in commercials and on posters, and he has been described as "the premier photographer of surfing".[1]

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