History of Tiki culture
Tiki culture began in the 1930s. The first Tiki restaurants were Don the Beachcomber (in Hollywood) and Trader Vic's (in Oakland). These establishments were based on a Polynesian theme with rattan furnishing, exotic drinks, and flower leis.
As a whole, tiki culture was in its heyday in the postwar period. Those returning from the Pacific front brought tales and souvenirs to fuel the country's thirst for the warm climates and the exotic.
As a whole, tiki culture was in its heyday in the postwar period. Those returning from the Pacific front brought tales and souvenirs to fuel the country's thirst for the warm climates and the exotic.
Tiki books
In association with Bookbyte.com.- The Book of Tiki (2003) by Sven Kirsten. Out of print.
- Tiki Quest (2003) by Duke Carter. Out of print.
- Tiki Road Trip (2003) by James Teitelbaum. Buy Tiki Road Trip.
- Night of the Tiki (2001) by Doug Harvey. Buy Night of the Tiki.