Surfer Magazine - March 1979
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An original issue for anyone chasing vintage surf magazines
The volume of searches for vintage surf magazines and vintage surfer magazine reaching this page says a lot about the audience for a piece like this: collectors and longtime surfers hunting down original print issues rather than reprints or scans, and this is a genuine original copy of Surfer Magazine from March 1979.
What this issue is
This is the March 1979 print issue of Surfer Magazine, the same physical publication that ran on newsstands that month, not a reproduction. The product data available for this listing covers the magazine and its brand history rather than a specific breakdown of that issue's cover story or contents, so shoppers should expect an original period issue and not a modern retrospective.
Who collects an issue like this
Surf memorabilia collectors, longtime subscribers filling gaps in a personal archive, and surf shop or garage decor enthusiasts are the natural audience here, since a real 1979 issue carries the design, advertising, and print feel of that exact era in a way no reprint can replicate. It also works as a gift for a surfer with a specific tie to that year or era of the sport.
How to handle and display a vintage issue
Store an original print magazine flat, out of direct sunlight, and away from humidity, since aging paper and older ink are more sensitive to light and moisture than modern print stock. If displaying it, a sleeve or frame that does not press directly against the pages helps protect the spine and cover from further wear during handling.
The magazine behind the issue
Surfer Magazine began in 1960 as the original surf publication, and has earned its reputation as the Bible of the Sport by delivering a slice of the entire surfing world in each issue, through provocative and insightful editorial features, revealing interviews, and award winning photography.
Why shop vintage Surfer issues at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports carries original vintage surf media like this March 1979 Surfer Magazine issue because it fits the same surf culture and history the shop has been part of, giving collectors a source for genuine period pieces alongside modern surf gear.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Surfer Magazine
- Product
- Surfer Magazine - March 1979
- Gender
- Unisex
- UPC
- 0722460056803
- MPN
- 210000228334
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this an original 1979 issue of Surfer Magazine?
- Yes, this listing is for the original March 1979 print issue of Surfer Magazine.
- Is Surfer Magazine still being published?
- The product data available for this listing does not address the magazine's current publishing status, only its history as the original surf publication that began in 1960.
- Why is Surfer Magazine called the Bible of the Sport?
- Surfer Magazine earned that reputation by delivering a slice of the entire surfing world in each issue through editorial features, interviews, and award winning photography since it began in 1960.
- How should I store a vintage surf magazine like this?
- Keep it flat, out of direct sunlight, and away from humidity, since older paper and ink are sensitive to light and moisture exposure.
- What makes a vintage surf magazine collectible?
- Collectors typically look for original period issues, like this March 1979 Surfer Magazine, for the authentic design, advertising, and print feel of that specific era of the sport.