Born in 1944, Jim Phillips grew up immersed in the blossoming California surf scene of the 1950s and 1960s. He began publishing his artwork in surf magazines in 1962, quickly gaining a reputation for his clean lines, bold ink work, and innate ability to capture the high-energy, anti-establishment ethos of the youth movements around him.
Thousands of artistic graphic illustrations, from motorcycles to health food and including rock posters, surf, and skateboard art, Born in 1944, Jim Phillips grew up immersed
The core of the book—and arguably Phillips’ greatest legacy—is his contribution to skateboarding. As the creative force behind Santa Cruz Skateboards, Independent Truck Company, and Robros Skateboard Wheels, Phillips revolutionized skateboard deck graphics. Born in 1944