Kevin Quigley
Author of Comics Underground Japan
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Quigley breaks down the history of Tiki culture which began among WWII vets seeking escape in California. The trend migrated east and found a home in many New England bars and restaurants (most of which actually served Chinese food). The book is richly illustrated with photographs and promotional pieces ranging from postcards to matchbooks. Many New England Tiki bars are long gone but the book celebrates stalwarts such as Kowloon in Saugus and newcomer Wusong Road in Cambridge.
It's a fascinating, fun, and short glimpse into an "authentic inauthentic" culture!… (more)