Anaheim Tiki Motel Book now on sale!

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E eacdave Member anaheim Joined: Feb 09, 2007 Posts: 28	E eacdave Posted posted on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 11:09 AM Hello everyone, I'm so pleased to report that our very first book is done and ready to purchase now. Called Anaheim Vacationland, this 244 page full color quality book covers the history of the Disneyland area from 1955 to today. I have been working on this project since 2001, collection rare images, stories and interviews about all the crazy motels, neon signs, liquor stores, and such that encircle Disneyland now and in the 60's. The book is a high quality book that measures 8.5inches x 11 inches. Inside the book are hundreds of rare images of Tiki Motels, Western Motels, Space Age Motels and more! With a forward by Disney Legend Bob Gurr, and an introduction by Disney Hotel author Don Ballard! Plus Disney Legend Marty Sklar, and Buzz Price (the man who picked the location for Disneyland, and even Roy Disney himself. The book describes my life growing up in the 80's in the motels around Disneyland, and I always wondered what it was like before.... The book then goes back to the birth of Anaheim, through the opening day of Disneyland and then becomes a pictorial scrap book of old motels, ads, and more! Plus a look at the other theme parks around Disneyland like Japanese Deer Park, Magic Mountain, Wide World of Wax, Movieland, Movie World, Lion Country Safari and more! The book is 244 pages of all color images, interviews, stories and more from the history of Disneyland and Anaheim. The first edition is a very limited printing, and much like the Nickle tour book, this will go fast. The book's web site now has sample pages, more info about the book and you can even buy the book right now! All proceeds from the book will go to help the Anaheim Motel families. Take a look now at the book by going to: http://www.anaheimvacationland.com/ To purchase the book now, please go to: http://01508f4.netsolstores.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=200 The book has been a project that has been a labor of love for many years, and it is wonderful that I can now share my passion for Disneyland and Anaheim history with you. Thank you for the support, I really appreciate it, and thank you for helping? the people of Anaheim. All shipping will be through UPS with tracking. David Oneal 949.533.2684
TM Tiki Matt Member North O.C. Joined: Jul 06, 2004 Posts: 930	TM Tiki Matt Posted posted on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 12:38 PM Got mine on order!
E eacdave Member anaheim Joined: Feb 09, 2007 Posts: 28	E eacdave Posted posted on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 12:40 PM thanks buddy, it goes to support a great cause, and there are many pages of tiki motels in fact here is one called the Kona Kai: http://anaheimvacationland.com/look_inside8.html take a look, and this is just a sample of whats inside!!! dave 949.533.2684
E eacdave Member anaheim Joined: Feb 09, 2007 Posts: 28	E eacdave Posted posted on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 3:53 PM yes un answer to your question it is 244 pages and in color 8.5 x 11 inches
T tikigreg Tiki Socialite ClubTiki Joined: Mar 24, 2002 Posts: 1301	T tikigreg Posted posted on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 4:05 PM On 2008-01-31 15:53, eacdave wrote: yes un answer to your question it is 244 pages and in color 8.5 x 11 inches Who are you talking to?
E eacdave Member anaheim Joined: Feb 09, 2007 Posts: 28	E eacdave Posted posted on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 5:20 PM sorry was confused, doing an email at the same time.....ooops
M MrBaliHai Tiki Socialite Behind the Cheddar Curtain Joined: Jun 01, 2002 Posts: 1031	M MrBaliHai Posted posted on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 6:39 PM Looks great! I remember a lot of these places well. Unfortunately, I never got to stay in them as I only lived a few miles from Disneyland.
T tikiyaki Tiki Socialite The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA Joined: May 18, 2004 Posts: 2725	T tikiyaki Posted posted on Thu, Jan 31, 2008 9:54 PM Wow, This looks like beee-autiful book. All those MCM motels and great signage. Damn...just painfully reminds me of how bland, unadventurous and boring architecture has gotten. :(
E eacdave Member anaheim Joined: Feb 09, 2007 Posts: 28	E eacdave Posted posted on Fri, Feb 1, 2008 11:49 AM I agree I call the new signs for the motels "grave markers" since in most cases the old signs are now printed on uniform signs all the same shape and all in beige!! yuck!
H hodadhank Member Mission Beach, CA Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 1689	H hodadhank Posted posted on Sat, Feb 2, 2008 1:25 PM Very cool!
K KikiTiki Member New York City Joined: Sep 10, 2006 Posts: 277	K KikiTiki Posted posted on Sun, Feb 3, 2008 11:09 AM Looks fantastic! Will it sell on Amazon.com??
T TIKIWAGON Tiki Socialite England Joined: Sep 09, 2002 Posts: 435	T TIKIWAGON Posted posted on Tue, Feb 5, 2008 1:22 AM Cant wait for this to come out!
T thefuzz Member Mukilteo, WA Joined: Nov 14, 2007 Posts: 197	T thefuzz Posted posted on Tue, Feb 19, 2008 1:46 PM I have had this on order since the Feb,4th. Has anyone recived their copy yet? Every day the UPS packages skip my desk at work. Soon, I hope!
2 2shoesdeal Member Joined: Feb 18, 2008 Posts: 1	2 2shoesdeal Posted posted on Tue, Feb 19, 2008 9:03 PM [ Edited by: Aaron's Akua - Deleted Spam - 2008-02-19 21:23 ]

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