Last Days of Summer

Last Days of Summer: The Photography of Hugh Holland

Step back into the golden era of California skateboarding with Last Days of Summer, a stunning photography book celebrating the birth of one of the state's most influential youth cultures. Featuring the complete archive of legendary photographer Hugh Holland, this beautifully produced volume captures the raw energy, freedom, and creativity of skateboarding in Southern California during the mid-1970s.

From 1975 to 1978, Holland documented young skateboarders carving through the streets of Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Venice Beach, San Francisco, and Baja California—years before skateboarding became a global phenomenon. His remarkable photographs preserve an authentic moment in time, showcasing the sport's rebellious spirit before commercialization, sponsorships, and protective gear transformed its culture.

This expanded edition includes many previously unpublished photographs, an introduction by acclaimed artist Shepard Fairey, and in-depth interviews that offer insight into both Holland's creative process and the evolution of skateboarding as a cultural movement.

Filled with iconic imagery and California nostalgia, Last Days of Summer is an essential coffee table book for skateboarders, surfers, photographers, artists, and anyone drawn to the history and lifestyle of the West Coast.

Features:

• Complete photographic archive by Hugh Holland

• Includes many never-before-published photographs

• Introduction by Shepard Fairey

• Features interviews exploring skateboarding culture and Holland's career

• Documents California skateboarding from 1975–1978

• Showcases Los Angeles, Venice Beach, the San Fernando Valley, San Francisco, and Baja California

• Beautiful coffee table book for skateboarding, photography, art, and California culture enthusiasts

• Makes a thoughtful gift for skateboarders, surfers, photographers, and lovers of California history