About Donald James
Donald James was an American photographer and surfer.
Doctor Donald Don James (died December 24, 1996
James began surf photography while he was in high school, taking pictures of his pals, Ed Faron, the Quigg brothers, Bud Rice and the Beach Boys from the Bel Air Bay Club in Santa Monica. During the post Gidget era his talents appeared in commercials and on posters, Don James has been described as "The Premier Photographer of Surfing".
Works Prewar Surfing Photographs, T. Adler Books; Second Printing edition (June 15, 2004), Surfing San Onofre to Point Dume: 1936-1942 Chronicle Books; First Edition 1998, T. Adler Books, 2008,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Donald James?
American surfer
When did Donald James die?
Donald James died on 24 December 1996.
What was Donald James's occupation?
Donald James was a photographer and surfer.
What nationality was Donald James?
Donald James was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Donald James (surfer)
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