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- Charles Phoenix, aka the Ambassador of Americana, celebrates his lifelong quest to unearth the best of classic, kitschy American style.
- About the Author: Known as the Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix is a showman, tour guide, food crafter, and author known for his live comedy slide-show performances, madcap test-kitchen videos, "field trip" adventure tours, and colorful books, all celebrating classic and kitschy American life and style.
- 176 Pages
- Travel, United States
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About the Book
Charles Phoenix, aka the Ambassador of Americana, celebrates his lifelong quest to unearth the best of classic, kitschy American style.Book Synopsis
Charles Phoenix, aka the Ambassador of Americana, celebrates his lifelong quest to unearth the best of classic, kitschy American style.Review Quotes
"Addicted to Americana...unfurls the most colorful, most creative, and most interesting facets of mid-twentieth century American culture in a joyful, exuberant way only [Charles Phoenix] can convey."
- Bleep Mag "One of the most colorful and well-designed books out there...Highly recommended."
- Route 66 News "A great way to soak in good ol' fashion kitsch...any Disney fan who loves the classic nostalgia of the early days of Disneyland will slip quite easily into this awesome new book."
- Mouse Info "The assortment of fun in this book will have you flipping through the pages for hours!! It won't take long and you will be planning an assortment of family vacations surrounding all of the fun places in this great country of ours...This book brings the places to life in beautiful color."
- Lynchburg Mama "I looked at the cover and I knew I was in for a great read before I opened the book. It was love at first sight!"
- Linda Matlow
About the Author
Known as the Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix is a showman, tour guide, food crafter, and author known for his live comedy slide-show performances, madcap test-kitchen videos, "field trip" adventure tours, and colorful books, all celebrating classic and kitschy American life and style. He has appeared on such TV shows as Martha Stewart, The Queen Latifah Show and Cake Wars (a recurring judge), has been profiled in such newspapers as The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times, and been a guest on such radio shows as NPR's The Splendid Table and NPR/KPCC's Take Two.Dimensions (Overall): 8.66 Inches (H) x 8.82 Inches (W) x .87 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 176
Genre: Travel
Sub-Genre: United States
Publisher: Prospect Park Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Charles Phoenix
Language: English
Street Date: October 3, 2017
TCIN: 88268929
UPC: 9781945551192
Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-1855
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.4 pounds
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