The camper book : a celebration of a moveable American dream / Dave Hoekstra ; photographs by Jon Sall.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press Incorporated, [2018]Copyright date: ©2018Edition: First editionDescription: xxii, 186 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781613738207
- 161373820X
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book
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Main Library | NonFiction | 796.54 H693 | Available | 33111009227428 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The Camper Book will captivate all those who dream of waving good-bye to the rat race from the window of their own moveable home, be it a camper, RV, travel trailer, camper van, or tiny camper. Not just for placid retirees anymore, camper culture has sprung up among simplicity-seeking millennials, retro-loving "glampers," sports and movie stars, aging hippies, contract workers, "road-schoolers," and others.
Award-winning journalist Dave Hoekstra hit the road in his own custom camper van, named Bluebird, to explore the history, culture, subcultures, and future of camper life. Traveling and talking his way through US campsites, RV parks, landmarks, and communities, Hoekstra draws out revealing stories from all walks of life--from Americans who are downsizing material goods while upsizing spiritual pursuits to RV enthusiasts such as Grammy-winning singer-songwriter John Prine and Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon. A modern-day Studs Terkel, Hoekstra provides a delightful mix of oral history, in-depth reporting, and practical information, while photographer Jon Sall's beautiful color photographs illuminate the unique people, places, and rigs that typify camper life.
"In The Camper Book, celebrated journalist Dave Hoekstra and photographer Jon Sall hit the road to celebrate camper life--its history, culture, subcultures, and its future."--Provided by publisher.
Spiritual camping flocks -- Americana musical chairs -- Rough stuff -- Tailgating with tunes -- The future of the movement.