- 208 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About This Book
Island Escapes, South Seas Adventures, and Musical Surf Parties of Midcentury Cinema
Tiki Culture arose as the defining expression of American pop culture during World War II and its influence continued through the 1960s. The essence of Tiki featured heavily in films of the era, depicting palm-tree and cocktail-laden escapes that captivated audiences nationwide. Films like South Pacific and The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit were a hodgepodge of jungle imagery and World War II Pacific theater memories. A fascination with the new State of Hawaii was reflected in Elvis's Blue Hawaii, while balmy youth flicks like Beach Blanket Bingo and Gidget showcased surf, sun and fun.
Join authors Jason Henderson and Adam Foshko as they explore films about the experiences of war filtered through the tropical splendor that defined an era.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface: What Is Hollywood Tiki?
- Introduction: Kon-Tiki and the Birth of Tiki Culture
- Chapter 1. Tiki Goes to War: South Pacific and the World War II Experience
- Chapter 2. Cocktail Tiki: Bob Hope and Backyard Luau (Sophisticated Adult Tiki Entertainment)
- Chapter 3: Escape to the Islands
- Chapter 4. I Was a Teenage Tiki: Gidget and the World of the Beach Parties
- Bibliography
- About the Authors