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Airstream Living [Hardcover]

Bruce Littlefield (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)


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October 25, 2005

The versatility of the sleek metallic gems of Airstream and other manufacturers has captured the imagination of a new generation. Paris Hilton used one to tour the country in The Simple Life. Designer Ralph Lauren owns four. Airstream Living explores these vehicles' many uses, from vacation travel to permanent residence, from home office to pool house, from on-set accommodation for movie stars to businesses like diners and stores.

Profiles of real-life owners reveal how they use their trailers to enhance their lifestyle, and vacationers will find advice on how to live well in their Airstreams. Inspirational photographs accompany advice on decorating interiors in styles that range from simple to opulent: retro chic, Ralph Lauren’s Adirondack and Western themes, a seaside look for coastal touring, and much more. Practical advice covers everything from buying your first Airstream, to care and cleaning tips, to solutions for storage, and a directory provides a thorough listing of suppliers and websites.

For anyone who owns an Airstream, or is thinking about purchasing one, this book is a must-read for living life to the fullest with a land yacht.



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The Airstream story is the Wally Byam story, for if his wife, Stella, hadn't "refused to go camping without a kitchen," the world might never have known the aerodynamic silver trailer that screams art moderne. Though a few introductory pages suffice for Byam's personal story, his influence is felt throughout this colorful appreciation of the perfectly retro home-on-wheels, and his innovations are lauded. Littlefield and Brown sought out restored, remodeled, and reconditioned examples of the various models of Airstream that appeared over the years and photographed them and their owners in scenic repose. Two constants are the owners' pride in their trailers and their prizes' shiny silver sheathing (the few departures from silver exteriors are noted in passing). There are even Airstream clubs that tour exotic locales throughout the world en masse! Littlefield helpfully cautions that "over 300 trailer companies" manufactured Airstream lookalikes. To sharpen the eye for spotting the classics, or just to enjoy Brown's colorful pictures of Airstreams on the hoof, this compendium is essential. Mike Tribby
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"A choice read." -- Gotham Magazine

"A piece of American history." -- Today Show

"Perfect for daydreamers." -- People

"lush coffee table book" -- historywire.com

"sparkly, photo-filled gift book that highlights new interior design for these classic icons of America on the road" -- Los Angeles Times

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Collins Design (October 25, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060833068
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060833060
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #184,579 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

"Lifestyle authority" -The New York Times
"Modern Day Erma Bombeck" - NPR'S Roundtable
"Garage Sale Guru" - USA Today

Bruce Littlefield is a best-selling author, lifestyle expert, and an arbiter of American fun. He shares his passionate curiosity (and occasional mischievousness) with millions of people through his books and regular appearances on NBC's Today Show, CBS's Early Show, and ABC's The View. His books include "Airstream Living," "Garage Sale America," "Merry Christmas America," and the best-selling "Use What You've Got and Other Business Lessons I Learned from My Mom" with real-estate magnate Barbara Corcoran. A revised edition, "Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business", will be out in January 2011.

Originally from the south, Bruce has designed and owned two successful restaurants, and his personal collection of garage-sale treasures can be found in a 1940s' Catskills' farmhouse, which he renovated and decorated himself.

His "Bedtime Book for Dogs" (Grand Central Publishing) will be out Spring 2011 and can be pre-ordered now.

Visit him at www.brucelittlefield.com

 

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely buy this book!!!, October 26, 2005
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You won't be disappointed! I have been a huge fan of Bruce Littlefield's witty & insightful writing for a long time and couldn't believe my luck when I saw he was the author of this beautiful book. The photographs are accompanied by really interesting stories about what people have done with these cool traveling objects of art. It features trailers from all over the world and gave me great decorating ideas for my own house. This would make a wonderful Christmas gift.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Nostalgia, October 25, 2005
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What a find! This is one of those books that everyone will pick up off your coffee table and become engrossed in. I couldn't put it down. The beautiful photos capture the essence of the interesting stories that follow detailing what people have done with these cool traveling pieces of art from the world over. It'll give you great ideas, and it's a treat for your own home -- and also makes the perfect gift!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars nice pics. not so nice binding, June 18, 2008
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really great for airstream lovers. beautiful pictures and ideas for airstream updating and decorating. the binding, however, could not withstand the weight of the pages and loosened up pretty quickly.
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