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Manufacturer: Surrey Books

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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 642.4
EAN: 9781572840430
ISBN: 1572840439
Label: Surrey Books
Manufacturer: Surrey Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 64
Publication Date: 2002-01-22
Publisher: Surrey Books
Studio: Surrey Books

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In Shag Party, Adam Rocke and Shag, tiki culture's most acclaimed artist, have devised eight soirees, accompanying each with drink recipes and simple 1950s-era appetizers guaranteed to transform any lounge or bachelor pad into retro heaven. Each Shag-illustrated party revives the sophistication of postwar pop culture. Themes include Tiki Luau, Halloween Party, Bongo Beat, New Year’s Bash, South of the Border Samba, Las Vegas Night, Seduction for Two, and Night Club Night. Fans of the Mai Tai, Side Car, or Manhattan will find it hard to resist this pop art collector’s item.

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Summary: Mish-mash of frivolity
Comment: Despite a couple of good recipes to add to my files, this book is useless. Get the recipes off of the 'net and save your cash for barware. Add this book to the ever-growing pile of uninspired eyecandy issued forth from the Shagmart.

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Summary: Shag art and awesome appetizers!
Comment: If you love Shag's art like I do you may buy this book just for that. Let me tell you there is so much more. I had a party this weekend and made three appetizers from this book and there were no leftovers! Jalapeno poppers made with corn flakes!!! CRAZY! If you are adventurous and love to make your guests happy this is a great book to get! Also get Shag's Tiki drinks...the Horny Monkey is a crowd pleaser as well!!

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Summary: dig this funky art
Comment: I love Shag's bold style and bright colors. This is a great book to just toss on a coffee table. All my friends pick it up just to flip through the art. It's a real eye catcher and conversation starter. I bought his last book, Tiki Drinks, too, and both make a nice little collection to have on display.

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Summary: OK, but not what I expected
Comment: I have been waiting for this book for several months, and was a little disappointed when I finally got it. It features 8 party ideas, such as Bongo Beat Bash and Island Luau. Each of these sections features several interesting cocktail and appetizer recepies, as well as related Shag artwork. All of this is OK but more than a bit sketchy. Except for a bare-bones introduction at the front of the book, there is nothing from the writer on how to throw these parties; even some basic fashion, decorating or organizational suggestions would have been good. I can plan a tiki party with the best of them, but it's still nice to consider other ideas.
Not bad overall, but also not a shining example of retro chic either.

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