Wish You Were Here: Classic Florida Motel and Restaurant Advertising
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Wish You Were Here: Classic Florida Motel and Restaurant Advertising
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A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2011
- ISBN
- 9780813036830
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University Press of Florida
ISBN-10
0813036836
ISBN-13
9780813036830
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102892021
Product Key Features
Book Title
Wish You Were Here : Classic Florida Motel and Restaurant Advertising
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Americana, Food, Lodging & Transportation / Restaurants, United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), United States / South / South Atlantic (DC, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, SC, VA, WV), Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Popular Culture, Advertising & Promotion
Publication Year
2011
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Antiques & Collectibles, Business & Economics, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
37.4 Oz
Item Length
7 in
Item Width
10.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2011-011186
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
910.4609759
Synopsis
The golden age of Florida kitsch "The hotels, motels, and restaurants that catered to Florida's tourists before Disney have been lovingly explored, unearthed, highlighted, and celebrated in a lavishly illustrated 'souvenir' of a forgotten period in Florida history."--Brian Rucker, author of Arcadia and Image and Reality For most of the state's existence, Florida's economy has been driven by tourism and tourists. And after a carefree day on the beach, they need a place to sleep and eat. Wish You Were Here is a nostalgic look back at the days when a clever slogan ("Sleep to the Song of the Surf"), a pink-and-aqua paint job, a swimming pool, and air-conditioned rooms--combined with aggressive advertising through postcards, brochures, magazines, billboards, placemats, and neon signs--were the keys to capturing the tourists' dollars. Tim Hollis began collecting this memorabilia in the 1960s, when he travelled with his parents on vacation in Florida. Arranged like a scrapbook, his lighthearted review of the most interesting and unusual hotel, motel, and restaurant advertising will make you remember childhood vacations fondly--or wonder why anyone would have ever eaten or slept there. ?The nearly five hundred color images are accompanied by humorous captions. They depict unique mom-and-pop motels, early advertising from hotel chains, and countless pirate-themed seafood restaurants. The book is organized around the traditional tourism regions of the state, from the Gulf Coast's Miracle Strip to the Keys' Paradise Islands. So sit back, enjoy the trip, and please don't kick the back of the driver's seat Tim Hollis is the author of numerous books celebrating southern history and popular culture, including See Rock City , Florida's Miracle Strip, Dixie before Disney, and Selling the Sunshine State. He lives in Birmingham, Alabama., Provides a nostalgic look back at the days when a clever slogan (""Sleep to the Song of the Surf""), a pink-and-aqua paint job, a swimming pool, and air-conditioned rooms, combined with aggressive advertising through postcards, brochures, magazines, billboards, placemats, and neon signs, were the keys to capturing the tourist dollar. Tim Hollis began collecting this memorabilia in the 1960s. Arranged like a scrapbook, this is a lighthearted review of the most interesting and unusual hotel, motel, and restaurant advertising., The golden age of Florida kitsch "The hotels, motels, and restaurants that catered to Florida's tourists before Disney have been lovingly explored, unearthed, highlighted, and celebrated in a lavishly illustrated 'souvenir' of a forgotten period in Florida history."--Brian Rucker, author of Arcadia and Image and Reality For most of the state's existence, Florida's economy has been driven by tourism and tourists. And after a carefree day on the beach, they need a place to sleep and eat. Wish You Were Here is a nostalgic look back at the days when a clever slogan ("Sleep to the Song of the Surf"), a pink-and-aqua paint job, a swimming pool, and air-conditioned rooms--combined with aggressive advertising through postcards, brochures, magazines, billboards, placemats, and neon signs--were the keys to capturing the tourists' dollars. Tim Hollis began collecting this memorabilia in the 1960s, when he travelled with his parents on vacation in Florida. Arranged like a scrapbook, his lighthearted review of the most interesting and unusual hotel, motel, and restaurant advertising will make you remember childhood vacations fondly--or wonder why anyone would have ever eaten or slept there. ?The nearly five hundred color images are accompanied by humorous captions. They depict unique mom-and-pop motels, early advertising from hotel chains, and countless pirate-themed seafood restaurants. The book is organized around the traditional tourism regions of the state, from the Gulf Coast's Miracle Strip to the Keys' Paradise Islands. So sit back, enjoy the trip, and please don't kick the back of the driver's seat! Tim Hollis is the author of numerous books celebrating southern history and popular culture, including See Rock City , Florida's Miracle Strip, Dixie before Disney, and Selling the Sunshine State. He lives in Birmingham, Alabama.
LC Classification Number
TX909.H65 2011
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- o***e (849)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExceptional experience, start to finish!!! Excellent communication, shipping care was above & beyond, the "pre-owned" described item's condition is MINT-- including all of the original tags and packaging! There is literally zero evidence these boots have ever actuallly been worn!! Cannot thank you enough for such a pleasant, rewarding transaction & such awesome value!! Many, many thanks & kindest regards!!
- o***9 (307)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem took too long to get shipped. I had a tracking number 6 days before item was given to post office. Once the usps had the package it arrived quickly. Item was as described and was packed very well. Customer service was responsive. If I knew that seller took so long to ship I would not have bought item from them. Nowhere does it say on the sellers site that they take 5-7 days to ship. That is rediculous. Anyhow. The old tape deck i bought works. Once belts are replaced it should be good.
- 2***o (79)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseOrdered cookbook late Sunday morning. Shipped early Monday morning. Arrived on time Wednesday late morning from within WI by USPS Bound Printed Matter in good condition shipped in a white exterior / gray interior plastic mailing envelope. Accurate description. Printed invoice included. Great value from a not-for-profit organization. Thanks!