Here is a selection of sources of inspiration for your tiki temple:
Books
“The Book of Tiki,” by Sven A. Kirsten. This urban anthropologist’s look at the cult of Polynesian Pop is great reading and an education for those who didn’t live through the mania in the 1950s.
Hula: “Vintage Hawaiian Graphics” (Taschen, $9.99), edited by Jim Heimann, is a nostalgic tribute to the hula girl with photos, sketches and advertising of this South Seas fantasy.
Taboo: “The Art of Tiki” (Outre Gallery Press, $24.95), edited by Martin McIntosh, is full of images of tiki-influenced and -inspired art from more than 30 artists.
Web sites
www.cocktailware.com: Features a section on tikiware, including coasters, shot mugs, planters, swizzle sticks and invitations.
www.thehukilau.com: This is the official Web site of the Hukilau, a gathering that celebrates everything tiki.
www.orientaltrading.com: You can find everything decorative that you need for a luau–leis, costumes, party decorations, tableware, novelties and party favors. We’re warning you, this stuff is pretty kitschy, but so is throwing a luau.
www.tikinews.com: This Web site gives info about the fanzine dedicated to all things tiki.
www.tikiroom.com: If you want one-stop shopping for everything tiki, music, books, drinks and games as well as chats, this is it.
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Edited by Cara DiPasquale (cdipasquale@tribune.com) and alBerto Trevino (atrevino@tribune.com)
