In 1956; a few brash young men created the Mai-Kai Restaurant and bar in Fort Lauderdale; Florida; by poaching key staff from Don the Beachcomber's; a Polynesian-themed Chicago restaurant. The Mai-Kai became the playground of celebrities and playboys; and the beautiful women working there used it as a jumping-off point for adventure and fame. Through first-hand stories and more than 400 images; this book documents the history; allure; and enduring legacy of the mid-twentieth-century Tiki era. Focusing on the period 1955 to 1971; it is the story of how the Mai-Kai and its iconic elements came to exist; and the men and women who shaped it and went on to shape the world. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places; Mai-Kai is the only place on earth that still serves the "Rum Rhapsodies" that kicked off that indulgent era.
#891510 in Books 2009-02-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 12.10 x 1.40 x 9.20l; .0 #File Name: 0764332309256 pages
Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Guide or NotBy BillI would have liked a look at areas beneath the sweatbands; ie stitching to give a far greater coverage; and things to look for in original items not generally found in copies. Comparison pictures of these would have been excellent and made it a masterful reference. In general however I recommend the book3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A fabulous reference bookBy MitchmacHaving been collecting since the early 70's;I love to see what is out there for real pieces of Waffen SS material. This book has some high end pieces from long time collectors and are rarely seen. It is well written; great photographic evidence that as rule and regulation oriented the Germans were; the only rule that there was; was that anything goes when supplies are short. Enjoy the write ups; and the great pictures. Since M. Beaver has now passed; I hope that someone else will continue his theme on great photo books. A purchase that you will go over year after year.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Superb!By A CustomerThis book is well worth the money. It has excellent color and period photographs. It will pretty much tell you everything that you want to know about cloth headgear of the SS. There have been some noble attempts to on books related to the subject; but none of them come close. This book is an excellent reference guide for the serious collecter and the student of uniforms. It even had headgear that I have never seen before and was very curious about.
