‘The Endless Summer’ turns 50 with celebration and book launch

Mike Hynson, left, signs copies of the iconic poster created by John Van Hamersveld, right, as they attend “The Endless Summer” launch party and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the exploration and travel surf movie.

Director and editor Bruce Brown speaks with guests as he attends “The Endless Summer” book launch party and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the surf exploration and travel surf movie.

The camera used by Bruce Brown to film “The Endless Summer” was on display at the book launch party and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic surf exploration and travel surf movie.

“The Endless Summer” book on display at the party and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic surf exploration and travel movie.

The photo that was the inspiration for the iconic poster for “The Endless Summer” movie was on display at the book launch party and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic exploration and travel surf movie.

Director and editor Bruce Brown pauses to reflect at “The Endless Summer” book launch party and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the surf exploration and travel movie.

A movie poster for “The Endless Summer” was on display at the book launch party and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic exploration and travel surf movie.

The camera used by Bruce Brown to film “The Endless Summer” was on display at the book launch party and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic surf exploration and travel movie.

The camera used by Bruce Brown to film “The Endless Summer” was on display at the book launch party and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic surf exploration and travel movie.

Robert “Wingnut” Weaver attends “The Endless Summer” book launch party and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic surf movie.

Guests jump into a picture at “The Endless Summer” book launch party including famous Hawaiian surfer Reno Abellira, kneeling, and Jericho Poplar, second from right.

The photo, top right, that was the inspiration for the iconic poster for “The Endless Summer” movie.

Mike Hynson, left, signs copies of the iconic poster created by John Van Hamersveld, right, as they attend “The Endless Summer” book launch party and celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic surf movie.