Chicago Tribune article on John Margolies - Beyond Tiki

I ikitnrev Tiki Socialite D.C. / Virginia Joined: Jul 27, 2002 Posts: 1325	I ikitnrev Posted posted on Fri, Jul 11, 2003 9:03 AM I've been a fan of John Margolies for some time now, and have met him several times. He will often do the lecture/slide show / book signing thing at the National Building Museum here in DC. My favorite book of his is titled 'Fun Along the Road' and features photos of old roadside attractions. About 3 years ago the Building Museum did an exhibit titled 'See the U.S.A.' that I believe Margolies was the curator for-- lots of old roadmaps, postcards, and even a replica of a 1950's Holiday Inn motel room. It was one of the best exhibits I've seen here in D.C. -- and this is the town with all theSmithsonian events a happening. It doesn't surprise me that Margolies is a bit quirky - he was probably the least personable of all the authors I have met at book signings. For the 'Fun Along the Road' signing, I mentioned to him that my own father had himself started to build some small-scale replicas of buildings - several of these miniature villages are mentioned in his book. He grumbled back in return 'Oh, he's one of those!, scribbled his name, and then turned to the next person in line. But his lectures and books are always fascinating, and because of this I am still a big fan of his. I love this road trip thread! Does anywhere else keep a U.S. road atlas where they highlight in yellow all the roads they've driven across? I have a long-term goal of taking 6 months off and driving to every town in the U.S. and Canada that has 'vern' in its name (there are almost 100 of them!) Vern

I've been a fan of John Margolies for some time now, and have met him several times. He will often do the lecture/slide show / book signing thing at the National Building Museum here in DC. My favorite book of his is titled 'Fun Along the Road' and features photos of old roadside attractions.

About 3 years ago the Building Museum did an exhibit titled 'See the U.S.A.' that I believe Margolies was the curator for-- lots of old roadmaps, postcards, and even a replica of a 1950's Holiday Inn motel room. It was one of the best exhibits I've seen here in D.C. -- and this is the town with all theSmithsonian events a happening.

It doesn't surprise me that Margolies is a bit quirky - he was probably the least personable of all the authors I have met at book signings. For the 'Fun Along the Road' signing, I mentioned to him that my own father had himself started to build some small-scale replicas of buildings - several of these miniature villages are mentioned in his book. He grumbled back in return 'Oh, he's one of those!, scribbled his name, and then turned to the next person in line.

But his lectures and books are always fascinating, and because of this I am still a big fan of his.

I love this road trip thread! Does anywhere else keep a U.S. road atlas where they highlight in yellow all the roads they've driven across? I have a long-term goal of taking 6 months off and driving to every town in the U.S. and Canada that has 'vern' in its name (there are almost 100 of them!)

Vern

Post #42619 by ikitnrev on Fri, Jul 11, 2003 9:03 AM