Teardrops and Tiny Trailers
Buckle up as Douglas Keister takes you for a decidedly retro ride in the world of diminutive travel trailers in Teardrops and Tiny Trailers. The demand for vintage trailers-the smaller the better-has risen dramatically in recent years, with the most in-demand trailers being “teardrops,” first manufactured in the 1930s and containing just indoor sleeping space and an outdoor exterior kitchen. Also profiled in the book are “canned ham” trailers, whose shape resembles the profile of a can of ham; small-size examples of America’s most beloved vintage trailer, the Airstream; miniscule gypsy caravans in Europe; and fiberglass trailers made in Canada. Two hundred color photographs showcase these trailers’ sleek exteriors, retro-styled interiors, and, in many cases, the restored classic cars that tow them. Teardrops and Tiny Trailers includes a resource section chock-full of places to locate vintage trailers, clubs to join, and rallies to attend.
Photographer/writer Douglas Keister has authored thirty-six critically acclaimed books. His books on classic recreational vehicles include Ready to Roll, Silver Palaces, and Mobile Mansions. In addition, he has authored twenty-five books on architecture, including Inside the Bungalow, Storybook Style, Red Tile Style, Classic Cottages, and Cottages. Keister also writes and illustrates magazine articles and contributes photographs and essays to dozens of magazines, newspapers, books, calendars, posters, and greeting cards worldwide. He lives in Chico, California.
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User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars GREAT LITTLE BOOK
I HAVE SEVERAL BOOKS ON THE SUBJECT OF TRAVEL/CAMPING TRAILERS AND THIS IS THE BEST.GREAT PHOTOGRAPHY,INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE TEXT,AND PERSONAL ANECDOTES MAKE THIS A DELIGHTFUL BOOK TO READ.THIS IS A MUST HAVE FOR ANY FAN OF TRAILERS AND TRAILER TRAVEL.
5 Stars Cool little trailers!
Bought this book a few months ago and have looked through it at least a dozen times. It’s on my nightstand and every time I open it there seems to be some little detail I missed the times before. It’s totally amazing what people with some wood and a little imagination can come up with! A great book to get if you’re looking for ideas for your little trailer, as I was. A fabulous gift for your “tinkerer.”
5 Stars teardrops and tiny trailers
This was the perfect oversite style book that I was looking for. Even being used the product was in perfect shape. Inexpensive and quick delivery too.
5 Stars Wonderful Service
I received my book in amazing speed, it was brand new and in excellent shape and at a wonderful price. Good service
4 Stars Teardrops
There has been a good amount of effort to photograph the various teardrops and smaller trailers. In most photos there is also an older vehicle, which, while interesting to car colectors, does reduce the amount of written text on the main subject.
This book is a very good item for those interested in the teardrop and smaller trailers and is a wonderful addition to a collectors library.
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