John Van Hamersveld was the man behind the iconic "Endless Summer" poster that forever solidified the image of California with its high contrast image of a lone surfer against a day-glo background.

It’s been a whirlwind year for the Endless Summer crew as they celebrate half a century. The year kicked off with a celebration at Surf Expo in Florida, and coming up on May 3 there will be an ...

Partially, it’s the words “The Endless Summer,” but essentially, it’s the poster as an icon. It’s that symmetrical sun that draws people in, and then the contrast of the colors in Day-Glo.

A poster for the movie 'The Endless Summer', made by Bruce Brown Films, 1966. The film follows two surfers searching for the perfect wave. (Photo by Movie Poster Image Art/Getty Images) ...

Original, silk screened, 60 x 40 inch, Day-Glo poster for “The Endless Summer” movie designed by John van Hamersveld. Van Hamersveld was the Art Director for Surfer Magazine and a friend of R. Paul ...

The license plate honoring “The Endless Summer” would show the movie’s well-recognized poster. SHACC opened a pre-registration website to gauge interest and gather names for registration ...

Mike Hynson, a California surfer whose globe-trotting hunt for the perfect wave in the documentary “The Endless Summer” made him an ambassador of 1960s cool with sea-slicked blond hair and a ...

“When I chose my pin design in early fall 2020, I really liked the hip, retro vibe of the Endless Summer poster,” Macy explained. “It’s simple, clean and timeless.

“The Endless Summer” was released in 1966 and became an instant smash, showcasing Hynson’s talent, personality and good looks. The project introduced the sport to millions of new fans in the ...

Michael Hynson, co-star of the definitive surf movie “The Endless Summer,” died Jan. 10 in Encinitas. He was 82.