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Product Identifiers
PublisherQuarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN-100760366810
ISBN-139780760366813
eBay Product ID (ePID)10038703874
Product Key Features
Book TitleVintage Campers, Trailers and Teardrops
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAutomotive / History, General, Small Spaces, Automotive / Pictorial
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation, House & Home
AuthorPatrick R. Foster
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight30.8 Oz
Item Length11.5 in
Item Width8.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2020-006694
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal629.2260973
Table Of ContentCHAPTER ONE - VINTAGE CAMPING WHY IS THIS HOBBY GROWING SO QUICKLY? BECAUSE IT'S A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF FUN! CHAPTER TWO - TIN CANS, CANNED HAMS, WOODEN TEARDROPS, AND CAMPER TRAILERS PERHAPS THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER VINTAGE CAMPERS. CHAPTER THREE - FROM COVERED WAGONS TO . . . COVERED WAGONS THE HISTORY OF CAMPERS AND ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC BRANDS. CHAPTER FOUR - PICKUP SHELLS AND SLIDE-IN CAMPERS THE SUBHOBBY OF CAMPER SHELLS. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. CHAPTER FIVE - VINTAGE EUROPEAN CAMPING AND THE VW PHENOMENON BRITS AND GERMANS ARE ESPECIALLY BIG FANS OF "CARAVANNING." CHAPTER SIX - THE VINTAGE CAMPER LIFE IT'S A WAY OF LIFE FOR SOME. HERE'S HOW TO ENJOY THIS HOBBY TO THE FULLEST. CHAPTER SEVEN - SILVER BULLETS: THE AIRSTREAM STORY AN ENTIRE CHAPTER ON AIRSTREAM? EVERYBODY LOVES AIRSTREAMS! CHAPTER EIGHT - POP-UP TRAILERS THE BEGINNER'S SEGMENT OF THE MARKET. HERE ARE THE POPULAR BRANDS. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS IMAGE CREDITS ABOUT THE AUTHOR INDEX
SynopsisVintage Campers, Trailers & Teardrops is an entertaining photographic history of classic camper culture and travel from the 1930s to the present., Renowned automotive writer Pat Foster celebrates the simple joy of hitting the highway in a vintage camper, trailer, RV, or van in this illustrated examination of their hardware and cultural histories. The look, the feel, and the sheer style of vintage campers and trailers are impossible to duplicate in sterile modern units. It's little wonder more and more of us, from all walks and ages, are ditching the increasingly hectic modern life and rediscovering the simple freedom of small, uncluttered spaces and the wide-open road . In Vintage Campers, Trailers & Teardrops , Foster breaks down the subject by camper categories, illustrating his knowledgeable text with evocative modern photography of restored and original-condition campers , as well as period photos and advertising art . Sidebars examine topics like: Clever designs that make small living possible The evolution of campers and gear over the ages Tips for trailer living First-person anecdotes from enthusiasts And much more Along the way, Foster covers all of the most popular camper and van brands, such as Winnebago , Airstream , Shasta , Spartan , Scamp , Volkswagen , and more . Whether lived on the road, your driveway, or your armchair--your minimalist adventure starts here., Renowned automotive writer Pat Foster celebrates the simple joy of hitting the highway in a vintage camper, trailer, RV, or van in this illustrated examination of their hardware and cultural histories--featuring evocative modern photography of restored and original-condition campers, as well as period photos and advertising art. The look, the feel, and the sheer style of vintage campers and trailers are impossible to duplicate in sterile modern units. It's little wonder more and more of us, from all walks and ages, are ditching the increasingly hectic modern life and rediscovering the simple freedom of small, uncluttered spaces and the wide-open road . Foster breaks down the subject by camper categories, illustrating his knowledgeable text with beautiful modern and period images . Sidebars examine topics like clever designs that make small living possible, the evolution of campers and gear over the ages, tips for trailer living , first-person anecdotes from enthusiasts, and much more. Along the way, Foster covers all of the most popular camper and van brands, such as Winnebago , Airstream , Shasta , Spartan , Scamp , Volkswagen , and more . Whether lived on the road, your driveway, or your armchair--your minimalist adventure starts here., Vintage Campers, Trailers & Teardrops is an entertaining photographic history of classic camper culture and travel from the 1930s to the present. Renowned automotive writer Pat Foster celebrates the simple joy of hitting the highway in a vintage camper, trailer, RV, or van in this illustrated examination of their hardware and cultural histories-featuring evocative modern photography of restored and original-condition campers, as well as period photos and advertising art. The look, the feel, and the sheer style of vintage campers and trailers are impossible to duplicate in sterile modern units. It's little wonder more and more of us, from all walks and ages, are ditching the increasingly hectic modern life and rediscovering the simple freedom of small, uncluttered spaces and the wide-open road. Foster breaks down the subject by camper categories, illustrating his knowledgeable text with beautiful modern and period images. Sidebars examine topics like clever designs that make small living possible, the evolution of campers and gear over the ages, tips for trailer living, first-person anecdotes from enthusiasts, and much more. Along the way, Foster covers all of the most popular camper and van brands, such as Winnebago, Airstream, Shasta, Spartan, Scamp, Volkswagen, and more. Whether lived on the road, your driveway, or your armchair-your minimalist adventure starts here.
LC Classification NumberTL298.F67 2020
