Bowlarama: The Architecture of Mid-Century Bowling
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Bowlarama: The Architecture of Mid-Century Bowling

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Bowlarama: The Architecture of Mid-Century BowlingA fun, visual book exploring the art, architecture and style of Americas mid century obsession: Bowling! Bowlarama: The Architecture of Mid Century Bowling takes aim at the obsession that swept the post war nation: bowling! More than just a sport or a hobby, bowling became the ultimate modern lifestyle for Americans savoring the boom years that followed World War II. Bowling alleys were modern palaces; companies constantly aimed to outdo each other,

A fun, visual book exploring the art, architecture and style of America’s mid-century obsession: Bowling!

Bowlarama: The Architecture of Mid-Century Bowling takes aim at the obsession that swept the post-war nation: bowling! More than just a sport or a hobby, bowling became the ultimate modern lifestyle for Americans savoring the boom years that followed World War II. Bowling alleys were modern palaces; companies constantly aimed to outdo each other, whether competing for the most spectacular architecture, the most luxurious lanes, the snazziest bowling balls, or the most exciting refreshments they could offer. Bowlarama brings back—in living color—all the excitement in its lavishly illustrated pages, packed with vintage photographs, exciting ephemera, and detailed hand-drawn architectural renderings that capture all the optimism, enthusiasm, and joie de vivre of the era

Chris Nichols is a writer and historian specializing in Southern Californian architecture and culture. He is the author of Walt Disney’s Disneyland and The Leisure Architecture of Wayne McAllister and is a long-time historic preservationist whose work has been profiled in Smithsonian magazine, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and LA Weekly. Nichols serves on the board of directors of the Hollywood Heritage Museum, and his live appearances, lectures, exhibitions, and tours have enjoyed sell-out crowds. He currently writes Los Angeles magazine’s “Ask Chris” column.

An award-winning historian and advocate, Adriene Biondo grew up in the lost world of twenty-four-hour bowling alleys and coffee shops. As a former chair of the Los Angeles Conservancy’s Modern Committee and past president of the Museum of Neon Art, there’s never a moment when she isn’t working to preserve the magic of mid-century buildings and neon signs. She has initiated nominations for many key landmarks including the Capitol Records building in Hollywood, and Johnie’s Broiler in Downey. Adriene has written four books with John Eng and is a feature writer and photographer for CA-Modern architecture magazine.

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