Tiki Modern by Sven A Kirsten
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Book Reviews of Tiki Modern
Book Review: A Fine Tome
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for information on the history of tiki culture plus details of Witco products- this book is a treasure trove in both areas.Book Review: Excellent except too much Witco
Summary: 4 Stars
Great Tiki art, design, music, and lifestyle pieces from the past and from the present day. The subtitle is the Witco Company, which has acquired a bit too much of the focus here, I think. Still, a good book with that oddity.Book Review: Disappointing
Summary: 2 Stars
Sven Kirsten certainly knows the Tiki world. Why he decided to write half a book on the Tiki movement and half a book as an advertisement/tribute for the Witco Company is beyond me. The first half of the book is very interesting, covering the origins and growth of the Tiki culture. The second half is totally boring, focusing on the dark wood products of Witco. They were but one of many manufacturers of tiki products in the 50s and 60s, yet they rate 125 pages of coverage in Tiki Modern. To me that is serious overkill. I would have preferred a broader coverage, or a significantly reduced price on the book without the featurette on the dark wood carvings. Why not devote half the book to Shag? That would have been far more interesting.