Tiki Mugs: Cult Artifacts of Polynesian Pop [Hardcover]

Jay Strongman (Author), Holden Westland (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 28, 2009

For full-blown tiki fanatics, or for those who are just dipping their toes into the tropical waters of tiki collecting, this is the guide. Tiki style is more popular than ever, and there are more collectors than ever peering out from the torches and palm trees. Written by a recognized expert in the field, this resource includes the complete production listings of the major manufacturers, from 1950 to today. An essential purchase for specialists, the photos and descriptions of styles such as the Frankentiki and the Monkey Mugstack will provide brilliant inspiration for those new to collecting.

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About the Author

Jay Strongman is a legendary DJ and tiki enthusiast. He has written for The Face, i-D, NME, The Observer, Record Mirror, Soul Underground, The Sunday Times, Tiki News, and Vogue. He lives in London and Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Korero Books (March 28, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0955339812
• ISBN-13: 978-0955339813
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #348,042 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #34 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Kitchenware

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tiki Mugs Cult Atifacts of Polynesian Pop, April 16, 2009

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Wendy E. Cevola - See all my reviews
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Jay Strongman has done a great job of showing the history and evolution of Tikis and the artists who today make every type of tiki art imaginable.
The text and the photos are terrific. This book is a must along with The Book of Tiki, Tiki Modern, Tiki Quest, Tiki Road Trip, Pocket Tiki and Tiki Magazine. All of these books will enhance your tiki collecting enjoyment.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than just mugs, April 24, 2009

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David Lubich "davidlubich" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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Who'd have thought there was such an interesting book to be written about kitsch pottery? Jay Strongman brings his pasison for pop culture to enliven what could otherwise have been a 'collectors only' guide to this topic. So, alongside the thorough (and brilliantly researched) history of Tiki mugs, we get the broader story of the blossoming of the Tiki scene in the US, from its 1950s origins to its recent revival. Strongman makes some fascinating and surprising connections - not least on why Tiki emerged when it did. There's also some great material on the musical component of the Tiki scene - Strongman's knowledge of the 'exotica' scene is evident here.
All in all, an essential book for anyone interested in US pop culture, not just wacky ceramics!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute Must-Have for the Tiki Lover., May 1, 2010

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oppositepete (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

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Whether you are a poly-pop devotee or simply a collector of the super-cool tiki mug, this book is an absolute must-have for you. Great words, great artwork and photography, great lay-out and presentation, great information and reference. Clearly produced by people with a genuine love and knowledge of their work. Well done Jay Strongman and Holden Westland. Buy it now while you can. Now...bring on volume two, boys. O.K?