90 Years of Classic San Diego Tiki - The Book

A project in San Diego, CA by Martin Lindsay
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A full-color visual history and celebration of Polynesian pop culture, cuisine, restaurants and bars from San Diego and Tijuana.
Backers: 434
Average Pledge Per Backer: $56

Funded: $24,175 of $24,000
Dates: Dec 10th -> Jan 9th (31 days)
Project By: Martin Lindsay
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THANK YOU!

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Mahalo! I want to personally thank each and every one of you that have pledged to make this book a reality. I owe you all a debt of gratitude. We made our goal! Ninety Years of Classic San Diego Tiki will now begin production. Backer Surveys will be... (Read More)

Last Minute Contest

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Be the One On successful completion and funding, the last Backer to pledge at $50 or more before our Kickstarter Campaign ends Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 1:08pm PST will additionally receive this vintage menu postcard from the Aloha Cafe! PLEDGE... (Read More)

Almost there!!!

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much. We're so close (less than $2500!) to meeting our goal before the deadline in a few hours.  Consider kicking in a few extra bucks and together we can do this. If we don't make our goal by the deadline, rest assured we'll still... (Read More)

New Tiki Backer's Reward!

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
How would you like me to come to your organization, library or event for a live historical presentation?  "Ninety Years of Classic San Diego Tiki" is a 90-minute visual celebration of the local San Diego history of Polynesian pop culture, tiki... (Read More)

24 HOURS TO GO!

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Kickstarter Backers, Less than 24 hours to go! Our Kickstarter campaign for Ninety Years of Classic San Diego Tiki ends tomorrow, Wed, January 9, 2019 at 1:08pm PST. Please share with your friends! We've added an exclusive 24 Hour special, so you... (Read More)

48 HOUR FLASH SPECIAL!

January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
48 HOUR FLASH SPECIAL! Hello Kickstarter Backers, There are less than 48 hours to go in my Kickstarter campaign for Ninety Years of Classic San Diego Tiki!  If you haven't pledged yet, be sure to do so before the campaign ends on Wednesday, January... (Read More)

3 days ’Til Tiki - Vintage Restaurant Recipes

January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Recipe: Chicken of the Gods Not only is this Ninety Years of Classic San Diego Tiki a history book about tiki bars and cocktails, it’s also about food! If you pre-order the book, you also receive a recipe card for restaurateur Tom Ham's Chicken of... (Read More)

Limited Edition Poster Update

January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We just received printing quotes for the limited edition Tiki Mug poster, and they're looking good!  Printing a full-color poster can be accomplished in many ways, from giclée to digital to offset lithography. Each printing method has its benefits... (Read More)

Pledge at $75 and get the ePub too!

January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
JUST ADDED! Pledge at $75 and we'll include the ePub version of the book too! Existing Backers at the $75 level will also receive this upgrade.  (Read More)

7 Days ’Til Tiki

January 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for all your enthusiasm and support for this project! We're at halfway to the goal and a week out from the deadline to fund. If you haven't already pledged, or are thinking of grabbing some more good stuff for others - now is the time!... (Read More)

New Backer's Reward - "Tiki Mugs of San Diego" Limited Edition Collector's Poster

December 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We're at the halfway mark of this Kickstarter! Here is a sneak peek of the backer reward Tiki Mugs of San Diego, a limited edition collector's poster available separately for $40 or together with the book Ninety Years of Classic San Diego Tiki for... (Read More)

Last Minute Tiki Gift Ideas

December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
How about putting a little history under the tree? Back this kickstarter by pre-ordering a copy of Ninety Years of Classic San Diego Tiki for your favorite Polynesiac today! The book won’t be published just yet, but you can download and print a... (Read More)

19 Days ’Til Tiki - Shake It Up!

December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Woohoo, my new author photo is here, shot by the incomparable Susana Vestige. Sure it’s “over the top,” but as I like to say, “If you’re gonna ring the bell, ring it loud!” Tiki author Martin S. Lindsay shakes it up at The Headhunter,... (Read More)

Tiki Makes a Great Gift!

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

24 Days ’til Tiki

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
24 | Bradley’s 5 & 10, Horton Plaza, San Diego A 1957 photo of Horton Plaza taken from the U.S. Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego. Seen on the south side are the Cabrillo and Plaza theaters, Barbara Worth Hotel and Bradley’s Pizza. Behind,... (Read More)

25 Days ’til Tiki

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
25 | Behind the Scenes: Sanborn Fire Maps Title page typography is too beautiful not to share... How do you check up on old addresses and buildings when researching? Cross-referencing newspaper articles and city directory listings with Sanborn Fire... (Read More)

26 Days ’til Tiki

December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter project 17% funded, thank you! 26 days to go... An excerpt from the book: The Island Cafe, CoronadoThe Island Cafe (1937-1944), was Coronado’s first pre-tiki restaurant and bar. A popular little restaurant that was bought by John... (Read More)

28 Days of Tiki

December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
28 Days of Tiki is a countdown to the funding of my Kickstarter project, 16% funded. Thank you, 27 days to go! Excerpt from the Book: Tropic Cafe, San Diego (1935-1946)Arguably San Diego’s first pre-tiki nightclub, was helmed by ‘Skipper’ John... (Read More)

Thank You!

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
This Kickstarter was 12% funded in one day!  Let's keep up the good work. We're working on the logistics of marketing, setting up extra rewards and goodies now.  That's what I call a mug shot... Work is coming along on the San Diego tiki mug art... (Read More)

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