Book of tiki sven kirsten

Sven literally wrote the book on tiki he even called it the book of tiki back in 2000. Tiki is the manifestation of exotic visions of island culture borr. Author sven kirsten combines his firsthand experiences in exploring the birth of tiki style. Tiki pop by sven kirsten 2014, hardcover for sale online. The art of tiki is a passionate study of the tiki idol as an art form. After world war ii, us soldiers stationed in the south pacific returned home with tales of trees loaded with exotic fruits. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible experience on our website, to serve personalised content or relevant ads. For the first time, contemporary tiki art is united and presented equally with what inspired it, original midcentury polynesian pop. It all started in 1934 with the first don the beachcomber tiki restaurant, and was rejuvenated in the mid90s with the printing of the book of tiki by sven kirsten. Tiki pop is a beautifully illustrated hardcover book by sven kirsten, published by taschen, that explains how tiki culture became almost synonymous with the mid20th century in the united states. Legion of damned by sven hassel excellent condition for sale online. His latest book, the art of tiki, comes out in october.

His two books, the book of tiki and tiki modern, both published by taschen, lead the forefront of the tiki revival that we know today. Cinematographer sven kirsten is the author of the book of tiki, widely acknowledged as the bible and several other publications deepening the research on his favourite subject of polynesian pop culture. Our tiki oasis tv correspondent perk interviews derek and sven and we learn what got them into all things. It was his love for visuals that inspired him to collect and photograph the remnants of the forgotten culture of polynesian pop in america, leading him to identify the tiki as its icon. Almost completely wiped from the consciousness of americans until recently, sven kirstens tome put tiki on the map as a unique pop culture phenomenon. By continuing to use this website, you are giving consent to cookies being used. He was supposedly conceived on a freighter of his grandfathers hamburgchicago line between america and germany those were long trips.

Tiki culture is about the polynesia that never was. Kirsten, the man behind taschens book of tiki and tiki modern publications, discusses one of his favorite polynesian pop records, martin dennys primativa. Author sven kirsten combines his firsthand experiences in exploring the birth of tiki style with his intimate knowledge of the tiki revival, painting a vivid, visually arresting portrait of a unique, always new art genre. I wanted to get more, and so ordered the book of tiki. Oct, 2017 author sven kirsten combines his firsthand experiences in exploring the birth of tiki style with his intimate knowledge of the tiki revival, painting a vivid, visually arresting portrait of a unique, always new art genre. May 01, 2000 kirsten wrote an article that i scooped up somewhere on the internet, and it immediately became obvious that he had put considerable time and research behind what he wrote. The book of tiki the cult of polynesian pop in fifties america. Dec 14, 2017 author sven kirsten combines his firsthand experiences in exploring the birth of tiki style with his intimate knowledge of the tiki revival, painting a vivid, visually arresting portrait of a unique, always new art genre. Tiki pop by sven kirsten retro renovations 2014 book of. This is the book on the tiki americana craze that swept the us shortly after world war ii. Excavating tiki s finest offerings taschens book of tiki provided the blueprint for the reappreciation and revival of tiki style. Oct 04, 2017 sven literally wrote the book on tiki he even called it the book of tiki back in 2000.

Tiki pop is a beautifully illustrated hardcover book by sven kirsten previously, published by taschen, that explains how tiki culture became almost synonymous with the mid20th century in the united states. The title of this book is the book of tiki and it was written by sven a. Symbols around us by sven tito achen hardcover excellent condition for sale online. Besides, it will look good on your coffee table when people come over for those strong tiki inspired alcoholic drinks you like to make. Kirsten wrote an article that i scooped up somewhere on the internet, and it immediately became obvious that he had put considerable time and research behind what he wrote. Tiki expert sven kirsten traces the evolution of the art. The cult of polynesian pop in fifties america by sven a. Here, ladies and gentlemen, is the most important figure in the current tiki revival. Kirsten has spent over 20 years researching and documenting the world of tiki and polynesian pop. Kirsten and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. With hundreds of images, tiki the pop icon unfolds from its earliest, enthusiastic beginnings to its spectacular downfall in the dawning awareness of the western worlds colonial misdeeds.

Author sven kirsten combines his firsthand experiences in exploring the birth of tiki style with his intimate knowledge of the tiki revival, painting a vivid, visually arresting portrait of a unique, always new. Read the book of tiki by sven kirsten for online ebook. The man who wrote the book of tiki posted by ray on september 25, 2017 in tiki books 1 comment you dont realize how small the tiki subculture is until you start looking at how little there is written about the subject. Sven excellent for sale best frozen toys for christmas. Almost completely wiped from the consciousness of americans until recently, sven kirsten s tome put tiki on the map as a unique pop culture phenomenon. Its the tiki oasis 11 booksigning with tiki icons shag, derek yaniger, and sven kirsten. Kirsten 2003, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Soon after also came the influential the book of tiki by sven kirsten in 2000. The art of tiki by sven kirsten goodreads share book. Tiki pop image 6 tiki pop image 7 tiki pop image 8 tiki pop image 9 polynesian pop.

Kirsten rolled in to talk about his fabulous book of tiki and an upcoming book signing at oceanic arts. So, if you are looking for a big, fat and very heavy book with lots of photos about tiki, then the book of tiki by sven a. Tiki pop by sven kirsten hardcover book for sale online ebay. Cinematographer sven kirsten is the author of the book of tiki, widely acknowledged as the bible and several other publications deepening the research on. Pull up a bamboo chair, sip on your zombie, and study the tsantsa hanging from the rattan ceiling while listening to the hukilau. Among the most lauded is sven kirsten, a germanborn cinematographer and selfdescribed urban archeologist, whose the book of tiki. Tiki pop, a beautifully illustrated book about how tiki. This book is the culmination of the extensive research of sven kirsten, urban archaeologist, tiki sage, and author of earlier taschen investigations, the book of tiki and tiki modern, which first recovered the figure of tiki from obscurity. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His books since then include tiki modern and tiki pop, and now the new book to accompany this show, also called the art of tiki. It all started in 1934 with the first don the beachcomber tiki restaurant, and was rejuvenated in the mid90s with the printing of the book of tiki by sven. Jun 27, 2003 buy the book of tiki first paperback edition by kirsten, sven isbn. Sven kirsten authoratively looks at tiki and south seasinspired cuisine, drinks, architecture, music, clothing and more. The man who wrote the book of tiki posted by ray on september 25, 2017 in tiki books you dont realize how small the tiki subculture is until you start looking at how little there is written about the subject.

Sep 25, 2017 you dont realize how small the tiki subculture is until you start looking at how little there is written about the subject. The cult of polynesian pop in the fifties america by kirsten, sven a. Click here for tiki mugs, hawaiiana, and polynesian pop. A loha and willkommen, this is the official book of tiki website. Author sven kirsten combines his firsthand experiences in exploring the birth of tiki style with his intimate knowledge of the tiki revival, painting a vivid, visually for the first time, contemporary tiki art is united and presented equally with what inspired it, original midcentury polynesian pop. Could someone please clarify whether sven s book tiki pop will be all new vintage material, not seen in either book of tiki or tiki modern. Sven kirsten is the author of the book of tiki, widely acknowledged as the bible of the style, and tiki modern, which further explores tiki styles relation to midcentury modernism, and the most recent, tiki pop, the complete chronicles of the americas obsession with polynesia. Sven kirsten is a selfproclaimed urban archeologist, a foreigner to our shores, who took it upon himself to research, document, and chronicle the tiki culture of midcentury modern america in his comprehensive tome, the book of tiki 2000. Sven posted pictures of himself with the 400 page tiki pop book on facebook.

This book covers just about everything i could ever want to know about the history of tiki. Sven kirsten was born in 1955 in the port town of hanburg, germany. The height of kitsch, its a longing for the time when hawaii was still an exotic locale with topless hulas and bottomless mai tais. This book is the culmination of the extensive research of sven kirsten, urban archaeologist, tiki sage, and author of earlier taschen books, the book of tiki and tiki modern, which first recovered the figure of tiki from obscurity. A new chapter begins a new love and treasured book for all of us more creativity, polynesian pop dreams and architecture, illustration, people and fantasies and realities on our mindsthank you so much sven a. This new combined style permeated into all avenues of american pop culture and has made an impression thats lasted through modern times. Suddenly, local stores are restocking their shelves with tiki influenced decor items for shoppers. Sven kirsten is the author of several books on the history of american tiki culture, including the book of tiki and tiki pop.

Shag, derek yaniger, and sven kirsten book signing at tiki. The cult of polynesian pop in fifties america, published in 2000, is touted as a veritable bible within the genre. Jan 16, 2020 sven kirsten is a cinematographer and urban archaeologist. We will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the book of tiki with none other than sven kirsten himself. Sven kirsten is a cinematographer and urban archaeologist. Our tiki oasis tv correspondent perk interviews derek and sven. I can count the number of books written about tiki culture on one hand and most of these books were written by sven kirsten. If youve never been there before go its quite a rare experience. After world war ii, us soldiers stationed in the south pacific. Sven kirsten cinematographer, author and tiki historian punch. It was published by taschen and has a total of 288 pages in the book. America imagines its own polynesian paradise both published by taschen. The book of tiki and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.