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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.
An immersive collection of 400+ photos commemorating the classic Mai-Kai Restaurant's sixtieth anniversary, and an exploration of the birth of Polynesian pop culture and history.
Foreword by Sven Kirsten, author of The Book of Tiki and Tiki Pop
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 ... Read more
An immersive collection of 400+ photos commemorating the classic Mai-Kai Restaurant's sixtieth anniversary, and an exploration of the birth of Polynesian pop culture and history.
Foreword by Sven Kirsten, author of The Book of Tiki and Tiki Pop
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 ... 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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