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THE BOOK OF TIKI.....$32.95

THE BOOK OF TIKI by SVEN KIRSTEN.....  this is a MUST HAVE for tiki mug collectors and fans of polynesian kitsch in general.  near 300 pages stuffed with retro tiki info & gorgeous full color photos!  oversized softcover.


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LIFE OF R. CRUMB.....$17.95

comments from contemporaries; over 40 of crumb's peers, friends, and admirers contributed to this work...  a must for fans!  182 pages.


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ODE TO JOY.....$29.95

over 100 pages of the art of poster artist FRANK KOZIK.  posters, prints, and other work.  hardcover.


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CALIFORNIA HOT RODDER.....$24.95

california hot rodder is a chronicle of life in CA in the mid-fifties.... a hot bed of drag racing & adventurous lifestyle.  oversized softcover.  191 pages.


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CAR HOPS & CURB SERVICE.....$17.95

a history of american drive-in restaurants 1920 - 1960.  FANTASTIC photos!  oversized softcover.  127 pages.


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50 YEARS OF HOT ROD.....$34.95

HUGE coffee table book!  a photo packed celebration of 50 years with peterson publishing.  from the editors of HOT ROD MAGAZINE, the "bible of hot rodders"!


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BRIGHTWORK.....$18.95

the *coolest* collection of classic american car ornamentation.  chrome hood ornaments, horn buttons, emblems, and script....  sure to make fans of classic cars swoon!  softcover.  119 pages.


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ELVIS FILM ENCYCLOPEDIA.....$23.95

an A-Z compendium of all the juicy info you ever wanted to know about the king -- from his film career, his co-stars, and music to his family background, life, and troubled later career!  oversized paperback.  190 pages.


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THE LIFE & CUISINE OF ELVIS.....$15.

the ELVIS cookbook!  159 pages of ELVIS' favorites.....  includes stories & recipes!  oversized paperback.


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EVERYTHING ELVIS.....$19.95

the largest collection of ELVIS memorabilia in one book: from the curious to the bizarre!!  pins, bedspreads, posters, votive candles, clothing, lamps, furniture....  ok you get the picture.  135 full color pages.


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RADIOS.....$19.99

a radio for every room was the slogan of american radio manufacturers between the late 20's and early 40's.....  this coffee table book has got over 100 full color pages of retro radios!  hardcover.


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SHELF SPACE.....$17.95

modern package design from 1945 - 1965.  a fun read for graphic designers and pop culture buffs!!  paperback. 118 pages.


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DARK CITY DAMES.....$19.95

the wicked women of film noir.....  oversized paperback.  292 pages.


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ROLLERDERBY THE BOOK.....$14.95

soft cover bound book of the magazine ROLLERDERBY, issues 1-6, by LISA CARVER.  the female version of "ANSWER ME" magazine......  "psychotic charm".


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CELEBRITY SKIN TATTOO.....$25.95

tattoos, brands, and body adornments of the stars.  from drew barrymore and jonny depp to bjork and eminem.  c'mon, who could resist?!!?  oversized paperback.  158 pages.


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SCREWED, STEWED & TATTOOED.....$20.

the first book of its kind by a woman tattoo artist, MADAME CHINCHILLA.  this book examines tattooed women in circus sideshows, prison tattoos, tribal ritual tatoo, right up through contemporary american tattoos.  oversized paperback.  88 pages.


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THE VODOU BOX.....$22.95

THE VODOU BOX gives a history of voodoo and it's influences around the world.  includes samples of charms, rituals, alters & prayers.  comes with a small 96 page hardcover book and a colorful "spirit bottle"!!


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