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Bowled Over
Hardback
Main Details
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Bowled Over
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Gideon Bosker
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By (author) Bianca Lencek-Bosker
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| Physical Properties |
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| Category/Genre | Bowls, bowling and petanque |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780811833820
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| Classifications | Dewey:794.609 |
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| Illustrations |
100 colour and b&w illustrations
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Chronicle Books
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| Imprint |
Chronicle Books
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| Publication Date |
5 September 2002 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Bowled Over goes back to an era where a night on the town meant heading to the gleaming bowling emporium for competition, cuisine and fancy cocktails. Packed with bowling memorabilia and anecdotes, "Bowled Over" covers bowling's history, fashion, champions, alley architecture and important tips on scoring and alley etiquette. Featuring over 100 vintage images from the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame's archives, this colourful compendium is a tribute to the ever popular tradition and culture of bowling.
Author Biography
Gideon Bosker is an award-winning author and cultural historian whose interests range from bowling, barbecue, and beaches to wallpaper, fabrics, and mid-century design. Previous Books: He is the co-author of Beaches, Atomic Cocktails, Patio Daddy-O, Fabulous Fabrics, Greetings From the French Riviera, and High Balls, High Heels, all published by Chronicle Books. Bianca Lencek-Bosker is an avid observer of and participant in the world of popular culture. A collector of vintage perfume bottles and accomplished, equestrian, she prefers to bowl to a good beat wearing glittery shoes. This is her first book.
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