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Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of the Iconic Tiki Restaurant
Tim Glazner
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Description for Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of the Iconic Tiki Restaurant
Hardback. Num Pages: 176 pages, 440 colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBFL; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 280 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1202.
In 1956, a few brash young men created the Mai-Kai Restaurant and bar in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, by poaching key staff from Don the Beachcomber, a Polynesian-themed Chicago restaurant. The Mai-Kai became the playground of celebrities and playboys, and the beautiful women working there used it as a jumping-off point for adventure and fame. Through first-hand stories and more than 400 images, this book documents the history, allure, and enduring legacy of the mid-twentieth-century Tiki era. Focusing on the period 1955 to 1971, it is the story of how the Mai-Kai and its iconic elements came to exist, and the ... Read more
In 1956, a few brash young men created the Mai-Kai Restaurant and bar in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, by poaching key staff from Don the Beachcomber, a Polynesian-themed Chicago restaurant. The Mai-Kai became the playground of celebrities and playboys, and the beautiful women working there used it as a jumping-off point for adventure and fame. Through first-hand stories and more than 400 images, this book documents the history, allure, and enduring legacy of the mid-twentieth-century Tiki era. Focusing on the period 1955 to 1971, it is the story of how the Mai-Kai and its iconic elements came to exist, and the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764351266
SKU
V9780764351266
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About Tim Glazner
Tim “Swanky” Glazner has been collecting and researching midcentury paraphernalia for decades. He has shared his knowledge in documentaries, articles, seminars, and other media. He is an expert on the Tiki era—its music, cocktails, ephemera, and history.
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