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Highlights
- The 2nd edition of Tiki Road Trip has been completely updated, expanded, and globalized.
- About the Author: James Teitelbaum has been a leading figure in the Tiki revival since the early 1990s.
- 360 Pages
- Art, Popular Culture
Description
About the Book
A lively celebration of the Tiki obsession in bars and clubs across the United States. Photos.Book Synopsis
The 2nd edition of Tiki Road Trip has been completely updated, expanded, and globalized. The best--and only--guide to Polynesian pop culture, written by Tiki expert and urban archaeologist James Teitelbaum, now contains even more listings and reviews of Tiki bars and Polynesian restaurants, even more photographs, and even more drink recipes. The International listings have been expanded as well, and the Hawaiian glossary is much more comprehensive. All in all, the second edition of Tiki Road Trip is a superior refinement of what was already an indispensable book for followers of the ever-growing Tiki movement. From Tiki godfathers Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic to classic Exotica favorites Martin Denny and Les Baxter to contemporary Tiki artists Shag and Bosko, this resource covers everything Tiki in prose that is witty, entertaining, and essential for anyone who has ever stepped up to a bar, glanced up at the pufferfish hanging from the ceiling, and ordered a Singapore Sling. In addition to the exhaustive listings, recipes for classic Tiki cocktails, a glossary of Tiki terms, and resources for buying Tiki goods and artifacts are also included. Reminiscences of famous points of interest that have closed are provided for the completist, for historical perspective, and for those seeking information on the current status of a favorite Tiki site which may have closed. So slip on your grass skirt or Aloha shirt, because Tiki Road Trip is going to take you on a tour of the Tiki universe that will make waves from the shores of Rapa Nui to the beaches of Oahu!Review Quotes
"Whether you're the weathered Tiki crawler or the bright-eyed Tiki novice, this guide book is a really great tool to help you find your ideal tropical oasis. Whether you're in the heart of a major city or in middle of podunk nowhere, James Teitelbaum's Tiki Road Trip: A Guide to Tiki Culture in North America is a must-own for anyone looking for an expertly-guided nostalgic taste of the past."
-MouseInfo.com
"The end result is nothing short of fantastic: it's virtually a treasure map for Tiki lovers. I'm sure as the result of this book, many of these long lost Tiki Bars will get renewed interest from Tiki travelers. I know from now on I'm checking this book whenever I head out of town."
-Tikiroom.com
"Tiki Road Trip is a cover-to-cover delight, and I will never again be able to drive past a bar with an outrigger canoe without wanting to go inside. Wow. That means this is a book that changes lives."
-RoadTrip America
"Whether you're a Tikiphile looking to explore new locations or you're just planning a unique road trip this summer, this book will help you map out a bangin' itinerary."
-Boston's Weekly Dig
"A good manual for hipsters and other cultural sponges to take along on road trips . . . So lay down some swingin' Les Baxter tunes, break out the DaGa mugs, brew up a pitcher of Planter's Punch and roll out the maps. It's time to trip."
-Atomic Magazine
About the Author
James Teitelbaum has been a leading figure in the Tiki revival since the early 1990s. He launched the venerable Tiki Bar Review Pages website early in 1995 and has been the been involved in the production (to varying degrees) of Tiki events such as Exotica 2000, Exotica 2003, Tabu Tiki Nights (monthly in 2004 and 2005), and Hukilau 2005 and 2006. He lives in Chicago, where he works in the music industry, writes, and teaches. Sven A. Kirsten is the author of The Book of Tiki and Tiki Modern (Taschen). Shag is an internationally renowned artist and illustrator, whose paintings are coveted by Hollywood celebrities and Tiki-files alike. Aside from creating a line of popular retro-themed merchandise, he is the creator of The Art of Shag, Shag: The Art of Josh Agle, and the illustrator for Tiki Drinks, Night of the Tiki, and Shag Party.