Tiki Road Trip A Guide to Tiki Culture in North America

by Teitelbaum, James; Kirsten, Sven A

• ISBN13: 9781595800190
• ISBN10: 1595800190
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781595809148
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-05-28
• Publisher: Santa Monica Press
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Summary

This completely updated and expanded guide to tiki culture in North America and abroad lists, describes, and reviews every known tiki bar, Polynesian restaurant, and other site of interest to fans of 'Polynesian Pop.' From tiki godfathers such as Edgar Leeteg and Don the Beachcomber to contemporary tiki artists like Shag and Bosko, this resource covers all things 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. An expanded offering of recipes for classic cocktails, a larger glossary of tiki terms, and more resources for buying tiki goods and artifacts are included in this revised edition. 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 favourite tiki site.

Author Biography

James Teitelbaum has been the webmaster of the Tiki Bar Review Pages since 1994 and has contributed more than 70 articles and reviews to magazines such as Alternative Press and Blue Harvest. He lives in Chicago. Sven A. Kirsten is an internationally renowned artist and illustrator. He is the author of The Art of Shag and The Book of Tiki. He is the illustrator of Night of the Tiki, Shag Party, and Tiki Drinks. He lives in Los Angeles.