Discover the world of abandoned and derelict trailers as photographed by Bob Moore. Each page is a nostalgic treasure with old advertising, mementoes, and photos of the once proud homes of those who may have had a touch of the gypsy in their soul. Profusely illustrated, Trailer Trash is a must have for anyone who ever looked longingly at one of these steel or aluminum homes on wheels during the 1940s or 1950s.
Large format, 128 pages, softcover.
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Sheetmetal Heaven,
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This review is from: Trailer Trash: The World of Trailers & Mobile Homes in the Southwest (Paperback)
Remember all those mobile home monstrosities that used to roam the highways in the 50's and 60's? The ones with all the fancy "space-age" angles and windows? Well, not all of them ended up being recycled as Toyotas and Bob Moore has done a yeoman's job of finding examples of them (or their remains) all over the place in the Southwest.
Bob photographed each one and then researched what they looked like when they were new, using original materials from (many long-defunct) manufacturers. As you go through the book, the left-facing page shows an advertisement for a new copy of the trailer and on the right-facing page is Bob's photo of the derelict. It makes you laugh, shake your head, and generally ponder the mortality of all things on this good earth. The last part of the book contains trailer advertisements of many kinds including split-level designs and other innovations. Accessories are also featured in this section. Bob's text - like all of his writing - is humorous as well as insightful, and is scattered throughout the book. You will not be disappointed.
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Never Ceases to Amaze Me!,
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This review is from: Trailer Trash: The World of Trailers & Mobile Homes in the Southwest (Paperback)
I've been a fan of Bob's books and magazine articles for a while now. Thanks for yet another delightful read. The photographs are amazing!
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Exquisite Trash,
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This review is from: Trailer Trash: The World of Trailers & Mobile Homes in the Southwest (Paperback)
I'm a huge Bob Moore fan. His novels reflect his awesome gift for time and place. It was with great joy that I discovered that "Trailer Trash," while not an actual novel, was chock-full of the time, place and even character that infuse his clever tales. Page after page of nifty photos, anecdotes, and trivia prove once again that Bob Moore has his finger on the pulse of true Americana. His humor and wit are only matched by his heart and passion. He truly respects his subject. This is why even the title drips with reverance and irony. No coffee table is complete without "Trailer Trash."
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