Tiki Mugs Cult Atifacts of Polynesian Pop | Tiki Mugs: Cult Artifacts of Polynesian Pop

A wonderful overview of a cult artifact | Tiki Mugs: Cult Artifacts of Polynesian Pop | Jay Strongman

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	• Tiki Mugs: Cult Artifacts of Polynesian Pop Jay Strongman Korero Books, 2009 - 176 pages average customer review:based on 7 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

More than just mugs

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!

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Tiki Mugs Cult Atifacts of Polynesian Pop

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.

A wonderful overview of a cult artifact

Tiki mugs are a 1950s classic, a product of the pseudo-South Seas subculture which was part of the American scene. This book looks at some great examples of the mugs which would be available at Tiki bars which sprung up in cities and towns across the U.S. While not a catalog of Tiki mugs, this book contains photos of some of the best examples of mugs, which were loosely-based on idols from polynesia and developed into the sublime and the silly. The book discusses Tiki culture and some of the artists who are now designing mugs to satisfy a small but devoted audience.

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Great tiki mug photos, so-so text

This is a beautiful book, with photos of the common and rare tiki mugs in all of their glory. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to have been any text editing, there are spelling errors, unintelligible passages, and questionable facts aplenty. Still, for most folks coming to this book (including myself) it's the pictures that matter.

Buy this book.

The main focus of this book is the artwork of the current wave of tiki mug artists that have
sprouted in response to the resurgence of tiki culture. It is a must have read and full of
pictures to gawk at while jotting down your collector want list.

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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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