Shag's Around the World in 80 Drinks: Cocktails from Athens to Zanzibar [Hardcover]

Adam Rocke (Author), Shag (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2003

This irresistible blend of mixology and Shag-adelic art, in a handy gift book format, gives the reader a taste of the good life, 1950s-style. In this world tour of cocktail culture from famed retro artist Shag and his drinking buddy, Adam Rocke, Shag’s yesteryear hipsters sip classic and contemporary drinks in Tokyo, Moscow, Luxor, Peking, Rio, Buenos Aires, Maui, Miami, Paris, Venice, San Francisco, New York, and even more exotic locales, including outer space. This bubbly book, a must for the modern bachelor pad or home tiki lounge, features 30 four-color spreads of Shag art, accompanied by 80 of Adam Rocke’s most enticing cocktail creations. The introduction features a bar setup guide and mixing tips.

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About the Author

Shag, illustrator of Surrey Books' Tiki Drinks and Shag Party, (aka Josh Agle) is one of the hottest pop artist around today; an illustrator and painter with an admiration for the clean, tight graphic style of '50s and '60s commercial art and illustration. Shag's art appears on checks, mouse pads, clothing, even Zippo lighters. He lives with his wife and daughter in their Southern California hideout, a tiki bar/supervillain's-lair. Adam Rocke contributed the text of Tiki Drinks and Shag Party, and is the author of Atomic Bodyslams to Whiskey Zippers - Cocktails for the 21st Century, all published by Surrey Books. A native of upstate New York, he grew up at his family's resort, The Nevele, where he learned to mix a mean Mai Tai by the age of ten.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Surrey Books; Paper Over Board edition (May 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572840501
• ISBN-13: 978-1572840508
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #608,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Shag Rocks!, June 24, 2010

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This review is from: Shag's Around the World in 80 Drinks: Cocktails from Athens to Zanzibar (Hardcover)

Great book for ppl who love Shag's unique take on mid-century modern art. Love it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Calendar You Won't Regret Having, February 9, 2004

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M. Katayama-Lee (Santa Monica, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shag's Around the World in 80 Drinks 2004 (Calendar)

This is a great calendar! Shag is one of my favorite artists. His style is truly unique and his artwork definitely puts you in a retro-lounge kind of mood. It takes you back to the wonderful ultra hip, ultra chic, ultra cool, ultra lounge, ultra laid back, cocktails & martinis era of the 1960's. This calendar also exhibits some of Shag's more humorous and playful side as well. Each month will take you to a different part of the world, from Venice to Rio, to Paris and Tokyo. This is a great introduction to the world of Shag, but also for those who are already familiar with his work, it's another great way of having his work in your home (especially since all his prints sell out so quickly!). Be sure to check out his website: www.shag.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars Looking for Shag's Around the World in 80 Drinks BOOK?, November 4, 2003

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"annala22" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shag's Around the World in 80 Drinks 2004 (Calendar)

If you already have the calendar and are trying to order the book, here's what you have to do: under the calendar image at the top of this page, click on "Hardcover" (Paper over board). This takes you to the book page. You gotta have both of 'em--the calendar art is perfect for framing in 2005, and the book is a great coffee table reference for all your favorite illustrations and recipes!