Marcia Disitzer conducted a wide range of interviews in the preparation of this text, and explores all of the seminal icons in the evolution of beach culture: bikinis, bossa nova, the sarong, surfers, sports and snacks - Art, culture and politics are interrogated with intellectual rigor and curiosity, set alongside beautiful illustrations, sketches, clippings, advertisements, catwalks and photos from and about the period.

As well as charting historical curiosities and providing testimonials from seminal carioca characters, the final section of the book provides an English translation of the text, making the dazzling work accessible to international audiences.

the publication is a true work of art in its own right - clever, thought-provoking and aesthetically stunning.