The Book Of Tiki (Midsize)

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Lives up to the title.......2005-03-26

This book is such a great collection of tiki decor and knick-knacks that you don't even need to read the captions to enjoy it. My wife and I want to turn one of our rooms into a tiki bar. We thought we would need to do a lot of looking to get a good idea of what real post-war tiki bars were like. Well, look no further. This book has it all. If you type in "tiki" in an Internet search engine, it wouldn't come up with this many ideas. This book reviews everything from the blue prints to the big tiki restaurants down to the coasters underneath the amazing assortment of tiki mugs. The title could not have been more appropriate. This is the definitive book of tiki. Have great fun looking through the book. Depending on your age, it might make you nostalgic for those lost days.

Jimbo.......2005-03-05

If you have the slightest interest in the subject, you have to have this book. it is an amazing piece of work, and a visual feast. It is one book I pick up again and again, and always notice something new. Buy it.

Sven Kirsten defines an era!.......2005-03-02

Truly a wonder of nature this Book of Tiki. Chances are, you might so your parents or grandparents in the pictures, from the days before you considered them old.

The text of the book goes briefly through the various sources of Polynesian pop-culture, and where it branched off. From Michener's South Pacific, to the Lanai apartments in Anytown, USA.

The pictures, brought through the archives of time in the form of various postcards and of the now empty lots that once were Tiki bowling alleys and apartments, show us a fascinating time of tehnicolor wonder and primitive naivete. This was before PC was PC.

All around, a fantastic read, whether you're a full on tiki freak, or you simply wonder why grandpa wore a Hawaiian shirt to your wedding.

More Tiki Than You Can Shake A Torch At.......2003-12-23

Like all Taschen books, this book is visually STUNNING! Just leafing through the pictures never gets boring. The real treat is the book is also jam packed facts, folklore, drink recipies, and so much more. More information about Tiki than I ever knew existed.

Plenty of eye-candy in this book, but very well balanced with informative and fun content. A must have for the Tiki enthusiast!

Excellent book on Tiki, though a bit artsy.......2003-03-15

This book is a must have for anyone interested in Tiki or kitsch art. Describing themselves as "urban archaeologists" seeking remnants of Tiki culture, the authors provide a fun and informative look at this vanishing art form. The book does an acceptable job presenting the evolutionary history of Tiki, from the 1920s to the present. Key events, such as the establishment of Trader Vic's, and the Kon Tiki craze of the late 40s, are looked at in further detail. There is also a good look at the "artifacts" of Tiki art and architecture throughout the United States. The book is packed with color photos of Tiki mugs, matchbooks, buildings, and much more.

However, the book does lean a bit too much towards making the book eye candy. The Book of Tiki uses intense colors, and ultra-hip page compositions that make it difficult to read (typically Taschen, but I still found it distracting). Also, a consolidation of information would have made it easier to reference, such as a table differentiating the different "Trader" Tiki businesses. Also, some of the text ("Exotica and the Tiki style were denounced as contrived rituals of the imperialist establishment at the same time that the Vietnam war developed into and ugly mistake, with native huts and palm trees burning on TV."), had me wondering if they were being tounge-in-cheek, or were actually serious.

Book Description

Tiki and Ronde are brothers, best friends, and teammates on the Cave Spring Vikings football team. It's the last preseason game against their arch-rival Knights -- and the football is suddenly knocked out of Tiki's grip. What gives, he thinks, I've always carried the ball this way before.

Inspired by Coach Mike, who tells Tiki, "You've gotta believe," Tiki begins secret practice sessions with Ronde in the morning on the way to school. Will it make a difference in the next big game against the Knights?

Based on the childhoods of NFL superstars Tiki and Ronde Barber, this story of determination and of confidence will inspire all who read it.

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Ronde and Tiki are a team. They are twins, they are each other's best friends and biggest fans, and they play on the same football team, the Cave Spring Vikings. Ronde

is #21 and Tiki is #22, always side by side.

Tiki has had seven long touch-down runs this season, and Ronde is proud of his brother, but he can't help feeling a little down when Tiki gets all the glory. If Ronde hadn't been leading the way with his blocks, Tiki wouldn't have been clear to score. Ronde thinks nobody notices the guy who blocks; they only notice the guy who scores. Will the day ever come when Ronde will get his chance?

Written by two NFL superstars, this story of perseverance and teamwork will inspire. Barry Root's glowing illustrations bring to life all the excitement and energy of a great game and a team working together.

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Rachael Smart.......2007-08-06

Interesting and fun text with real message and value. Football season and the beginning of school make a perfect time to use the book for classroom guidance.

Get It!.......2007-05-16

you should read Game Day if you like Football. you should get your hands on this book.

Game Day.......2007-01-15

My son was very happy with this book.........took him all of 15 minutes to read the whole thing......great book!!

Highly Recommended - They did it again!.......2006-04-11

I ran out and bought this book for my 7 year old son after getting their first book- By My Brother's Side.

This book is equally engaging and oh so sweet as it deals with the theme of teamwork.

Young Ronde feels overlooked as the defensive powerhouse who enables Tiki to go for long runs and make all the touchdowns. Ronde finally gets a chance to be in the spotlight with the help of his coach and his mother when he gets to run the ball in for a touchdown.

This book points out that we all have our roles to play in life and we don't always get recognized. Yet, that is no excuse for us to pity ourselves, and we should still 'Play Proud' as Mrs. Barber always told her sons.

I hope they write more books like this.

Good story about family ;-).......2006-01-12

What a really cute book. I got this for my little nephew who loves it. The pictures are lovely and so well done, and the story is real. It is about family and being there for each other. Of course there is the sport which will keep all kids entertained. It's a great effort from a (cute) very talented Giant of the game. Especially good for little boys, they will want you to read this over and over.

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Wonderful, intoxicating sensory overload
Light your tiki torch again

Tiki Modern
Sven A. Kirsten
Manufacturer: Taschen
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 3822847178

Book Description

TASCHEN`s Book of Tiki provided the blueprint for the re-appreciation and revival of Tiki style. Almost completely wiped from the consciousness of Americans until recently, Sven Kirsten's tome put Tiki on the map as a unique pop culture phenomenon. Never before had Tiki culture's visual power and pervasiveness been revealed with such detail and insight. Not only did the book inspire the erecting of many new Tiki bars from New York to London to Berlin to Prague to Waikiki, but also motivated a myriad of Tiki artisans to pick up the chisel and carry on the forgotten tradition, while spurring many others to create their own home hideaways, making "Tiki" a household name again.

This new follow-up book, which brings together the two recent retro trends of mid-century modernism and Tiki style, is bound to lift the Tiki craze to a new level. With his usual mixture of ironic detachment and genuine enthusiasm for the subject, Kirsten shows us how primitivism and modernism were two sides of the same coin in the 1950s and 60s. Decor deities and ersatz ancestors outrageously merged in the modern brutalist furniture from the house of Witco, a company that outfitted Elvis Presley's Jungle Room and Hugh Hefner's Chicago Playboy pool. This was design porn at its best. cover: © Estate of Stanley Stubenberg

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Wonderful, intoxicating sensory overload.......2007-10-03

I've read many, many art books. Seldom have I had one that gave me such a delirious buzz as Tiki Modern. It's like walking into some cool but forgotten museum until your mind feels like it's going to explode from too much input. I just got it, today, and I can only look at it for short bits. It's so powerful.

Although I'm not a baby boomer and I do have more than my share of irony, I genuinely love this stuff. The tiki art craze was exciting and gutsy. It was totally unafraid to take a concept and run naked through the streets with it. The fact that it still offends the delicate artistic palates and political sensibilities of others only proves its validity. Besides that, tiki was damn fun.

I never thought anyone could pull off a book that was better than the original "Book of Tiki", but Sven has done it. It's a tiki feast for the eyes and the soul.

Light your tiki torch again.......2007-09-29

The tiki revival of today is filled with quaintness, much like the recent short-lived resuscitations of Googie architecture, swing music, cocktail culture, cigar-smoking and other "square" artifacts from the Mid-Century American attic. I can't imagine anyone in Southern California propping a tiki god in the back yard without a heavy dose of smirking irony. But Baby Boomers will surely remember when Polynesiana was a genuine enthusiasm and the excitement of our parents as they departed for an "exotic" evening at some lavish mocked-up South Seas restaurant. Author Sven Kirsten has done another magnificient job as an "urban archeologist" in unearthing this quirky bulldozed chapter in American pop culture, following up his influential The Book Of Tiki which was published in 2000. Tiki Modern covers some of the same ground, but concentrates on the social and artistic movements that gave rise to the tiki craze (and ultimately brought about its demise). It's another lavish, thick book from Taschen, with every page loaded with great graphics and seemingly lost tiki ephemera. The book is divided into two parts, The Evolution Of Tiki Modern and Witco: Tiki Modern Exemplified. Witco was the leading manufacturer of tiki decor. Horrendously ugly to anyone with traditional taste, Witco wall art and furniture was produced with chain saws and shipped across the country to modern crudes. Witco decorated tiki bars, restaurants, apartments, motels and the famous homes of Elvis and Hugh Hefner among countless other swinging bachelors and wild chicks. The book's final chapter ponders tiki's future, which probably will be limited to eBay auctions, thrift stores, and few retro-minded artists catering to hipsters. As a genuine phenomenon, tiki will always belong to its long-departed day.

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Awesome Book!
Wonderful
Great book for children!!!!
Highly Recommended
By My Brother's Side

By My Brother's Side
Tiki Barber , Ronde Barber , and Robert Burleigh
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0689865597

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Tiki and Ronde were each other's best friends. Together from the start, these twins might not have been the strongest or the tallest, but they were fast and worked hard at what they loved. And they loved sports, especially football.

Then one day Tiki badly hurt his knee in a biking accident, and he was sure he'd never be able to play again. Their mother had always told them, "You are each other's best friends. Stick together, believe in yourselves, and you can do anything." They kept her words in their hearts and never gave up.

Based on the childhood of National Football League superstars Ronde and Tiki Barber, this inspiring book about the values of family, hard work, and determination is the story of what it takes to be a champion.

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Awesome Book!.......2007-07-31

I read this book about two brothers side by side. They do a lot of sports like Football and baseball. The next day they went with a friend and then Ronde biked up the mud and he broke his leg. Rondes leg healed and then he was able to play sports. They played Football at a middle school stadium. The Football game was going to begin at night. At the end of the game they won.
I liked this book a lot. I liked this book because it was a nice story about two brothers side by side working together.

Wonderful.......2007-06-14

Perfect choice for young footballer - the Barber twins are wonderful people.

Great book for children!!!!.......2007-03-10

My grandson loved this book! He has a younger brother and it was nice to see him read it to him.

Highly Recommended.......2006-04-11

If this book were any sweeter it would cause cavities.

I bought this book for my 7 year old and I think I like it more than he does.

Tiki and Ronde demonstrate how they work together off the football field when Tiki injures his leg one summer. Their brotherly bond helps Tiki to wait out his injury and eventually make it back to the playing field better than ever.

Football is a side note to the themes of patience, endurance, doing the right thing (Homework!), and overcoming what seem to be insurmountable odds.

I hope they write more books like this one.

By My Brother's Side .......2006-03-14

By My Brother's Side is about two boys that love sports but their favorite is football. Their names are Ronde and Tiki Barber. WHen Tiki was little he fell down a dirt hill on his bike and cut his knee open and the doctor said he may never be able to play sports again. Now Tiki Barber is on the New York Giants (number 21) and his brother Ronde Barber is on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (number 20). They now are professional football players.

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What a fun and entertaining book!
Experience a whole new world of Cocktails!
Cocktails from paradise at your fingertips
This book will make you fall in love with Tahiti
Beautiful Book

Cocktails In Tahiti
Richard Bondurant
Manufacturer: Tahiti Publishing Company
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1933850078

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Cocktails in Tahiti is a visually stunning, full color showpiece combining a playful yet sophisticated look at Tahiti's magnificent luxury resorts and their most delicious, flirtatious, and slightly decadent cocktails. Filled with unusual insights, folklore, and facts about Tahiti and her islands, Cocktails in Tahiti has something to tempt and delight all tastes.

Over 50 sumptuous cocktail recipes blend exotic fruits, juices, and liquors providing a flavorful and vibrant palette from which to capture the fun and often elegant mood of these captivating islands. You'll learn the history of the legendary Mai Tai, Tahiti's most famous cocktail, and discover the secrets of the intriguing rums, vodkas, and distinctive liqueurs used in creating Tahiti's most celebrated libations.

A special section features the signature cocktail recipes from Tahiti's most outstanding luxury resorts along with spectacular photographs and overviews of these renowned hotels.

Whether served from a coconut or elegantly chilled in a martini glass of fine crystal, the flowering and colorful cocktails of Tahiti have an undeniable presence all their own. If you are dreaming of a future trip or reliving special memories from a past visit to these beautiful islands, this wonderful collection of delightful drink recipes, dazzling hotel photographs, and distinctive insights will put you in a tropical, tranquil mood as you sip your way to our magical paradise.

Al Keahi, Managing Director, Tahiti Tourism Bureau N.A:
A must have book of fun and facts for anyone who has visited or dreams of visiting Tahiti.

New Book Resources, October 2006:
We can't wait to try out the recipes and imagine that we are at one of the featured, dreamlike hotels.

Vincent Guerin, Director of Sales, Starwood Hotels & Resorts French Polynesia:
The finest collection of resort photographs and cocktail recipes from across Tahiti.

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What a fun and entertaining book!.......2007-08-05

Not only does this book have a wealth of information on a destination we long to travel to, but it offers a wide variety of fun and DELICIOUS drinks.
We love to entertain and it has been great having 'Cocktails in Tahiti' out at our parties...quite a conversation piece! Everyone loves the stunning photos of Tahiti, the scrumptious drinks, and the intriguing facts of the islands. Thank you!

Experience a whole new world of Cocktails!.......2007-04-28

Always looking for new and exciting cocktails to try, I purchased this book. Each page became more interesting, not only for the drinks presented but for the knowledge that Mr. Bondurant shares about Tahiti, it's culture, local accomodations, etc.

The photos are exceptional and each drink I have mixed has been better than the last. I have bought several as gifts for coworkers and friends. You won't be disappointed!

Cocktails from paradise at your fingertips.......2007-02-06

"Cocktails in Tahiti" is a must have for any lover of spirits with a tropical flair. The author has artfully put together a wonderful collection of cocktails, both old and new, from the scenic paradise of Tahiti. Colorful photographs and descriptions of each drink will have your mouth watering to imbibe several of these treats from the South Pacific. If you are looking for something new to bring some tropical flavor to your cocktail library, then you need this book!

This book will make you fall in love with Tahiti.......2006-12-18

I have always wanted to go to the Tahitian islands but have never had the opportunity. Now, after reading "Cocktails in Tahiti", I am planning a trip to Tahiti for next Summer. I originally thought "Cocktails in Tahiti" would give me some good ideas for entertaining, but soon found out it contained many intersting nuggets about the islands and their history. To sum it up, I am packed and ready to go to these beautiful islands.

If you've ever dreamed of a tropical vacation or just need to brighten up your winter, you should read this book.

Beautiful Book.......2006-12-09

I have never been to Tahiti, but after reading the fun, informative facts about Tahiti, seeing the beautiful pictures, and sampling some of the excellent cocktail recipes, I am ready to go!

Mr. Bondurant's love and knowledge of Tahiti come through clearly in the book, which is very well laid out. It provides enough information and explains things in such a way that an amateur can make delicious Tahitian cocktails as well as the most experienced bartender. The fun facts about Tahiti, along with summaries of the total hotels and the gorgeous pictures, makes this book a must have.

Until I can take my first trip to Tahiti, this book will help bring a little Tahiti to my home.

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Decent book, but you can do better
Tiki Time
Cocktail dream!
Make mine a double, please.

The Great Tiki Drink Book
Jennifer Trainer Thompson , and Nancy Thomas
Manufacturer: Ten Speed Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1580084052

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Welcome to the exotic world of tiki: legends, lore, mystique—and drinks and appetizers, of course! Polynesian pop culture and the spirit of the islands abound in full color from the pages of THE GREAT TIKI DRINK BOOK. Step into this tropical paradise and imbibe potent concoctions; prepare spicy, succulent appetizers like Tamarind-Glazed Beef Skewers and Tuna Thai Rolls; and brush up on the intricate and ornate history of tiki traditions and customs. Learn tips from expert mixologists on how to make great tiki drinks that will have you beelining to the blender with the expertise required to mix your own outstanding tropical beverages. Whether a beachcomber by nature or a city dweller in a tenth-floor apartment, let THE GREAT TIKI DRINK BOOK transport you to your own tropical paradise.

Customer Reviews:

Decent book, but you can do better.......2007-03-21

When I first received the Great Tiki Drink Book as a present, I was quite happy. The recipes were good and had a lot of variety. But as I used it I noticed the lack of attention to detail. Trying to follow along with a recipe is an exercise in frustration because the book isn't spiral bound so it won't lie flat and stay open to a particular page; the appendix make some attempt at helping you find certain ingredients, but doesn't do a very good job. I've since acquired several more Tiki Drink books and would recommend the Beachbum Berry books as superior to this one. The recipes are better researched and the form factor is much more conducive to trying out a new recipe while standing at the bar with liquor bottles in your hand.

Tiki Time.......2004-06-04

The Great Tiki Drink Book is an excellent introduction into the drinks that were spawned from the tiki culture. The book starts off with an introduction to the tiki culture tracing its roots from Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic in the late 1930's to the present day tiki revival. The drink recipes are easy to follow and there are handy footnotes on where to find certain unusual ingredients that are part of the recipes. The book also contains tiki inspired food recipes that will help you create your very own tiki party.

Cocktail dream!.......2004-02-27

Great little book to have around. Not only does it have great recipes, but tips and trivia to go along with them. The appetizer section is to die for and you have resources for everything. Great for novice on up. This is one I will keep close at hand.

Make mine a double, please........2002-07-10

You can be the first in YOUR neighborhood to jump on the Tiki revival with this mouthwatering slim-jim book packed with delicious sounding (and looking) Tiki drinks and nibbly go-withs. The beauty of the recipes is that they are somewhat adapted to modern taste-- not too sweet and using ingredients (like lemongrass) that our Tiki forbears probably never heard of. There are recipes for quick sour mixes, an easy and inteteresting rum glossary, tiki lore (answers just what IS tiki anyways?), great graphics and photos. Also an excellent source list for All Things Tiki. The book is fun without being condescending. Well worth the affordable ticket.

Tiki Barber (Robbie Readers) (Robbie Readers)

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Tiki Barber (Robbie Readers) (Robbie Readers)
Joanne Mattern
Manufacturer: Mitchell Lane Publishers
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ASIN: 1584155221
Release Date: 2006-10-18

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Tiki Barber has always worked hard to be the best. During his childhood, he and his twin brother, Ronde, became stars both in the classroom and on the field. After both graduated from college, they were drafted by the NFL. Tiki was chosen by the New York Giants. He became a star running back on the team and set many records. However, his dream of winning a Super Bowl has been the hardest challenge of all. In this book, you ll learn how Tiki achieved his dreams and has made the most of his strong bond with his brother. You ll also read about how he has worked tirelessly to encourage others, especially children, to do their best.

Scooby-doo and the Tiki's Curse (8x8 #5)

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Scooby-doo and the Tiki's Curse (8x8 #5)
Jesse Leon McCann
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ASIN: 0439546044

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The Mystery, Inc. gang is taking a break from mystery-solving -- they're heading to Hawaii on vacation! Fred, Velma, and Daphne can't wait to hit the beach. As for Scooby and Shaggy, well, they're looking forward to some delicious Hawaiian food. But things take a turn for the weird when a strange tiki monster appears! Is the monster for real, or is it a trick? It's up to the kids from Mystery, Inc. to uncover the truth behind the tiki's curse!

Night of the Living Tiki (Neri, P. J. Hawaii Chillers, #4.)

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Night of the Living Tiki (Neri, P. J. Hawaii Chillers, #4.)
P. J. Neri
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