The versatility of the sleek metallic gems of Airstream and other manufacturers has captured the imagination of a new generation. Even Paris Hilton (yikes!) used one to tour the country in The Simple Life. Designer Ralph Lauren owns four. Airstream Living explores these vehicles' many uses, from vacation travel to permanent residence, from home office to pool house, from on-set accommodation for movie stars to businesses like diners and stores.
Profiles of real-life owners reveal how they use their trailers to enhance their lifestyle, and vacationers will find advice on how to live well in their Airstreams. Inspirational photographs accompany advice on decorating interiors in styles that range from simple to opulent: retro chic, Ralph Lauren’s Adirondack and Western themes, a seaside look for coastal touring, and much more. Practical advice covers everything from buying your first Airstream, to care and cleaning tips, to solutions for storage, and a directory provides a thorough listing of suppliers and websites.
For anyone who owns an Airstream, or is thinking about purchasing one, this book is a must-read for living life to the fullest with a land yacht.
Paperback9 3/4 x 8 7/8 160 pages125 color photographs
From the Introduction to the Book
This is the riveting tale of those who have "aluminum fever" and the trailers that gave it to them. Though the symptoms are not the same, nor are the ages or types of people who get it, the diagnosis is - It's incurable. The only treatment is to get into it and have fun.
Since the early 1920's we've been "recreating" in vehicles. From backyard to freeway, from city to country, from retro to futuristic, silver trailers have played an important role in our holidays, escapes, and retreats, and have become an icon of American design.
And it's not just about the name. Though Airstream is a brand name and a legend, there are literally hundreds of types of silver trailers from homemade contraptions to assembly-line beauties such as Crown, El Rey, and Spartan.
No, there's something else about these uniquities. We fancy them for reasons as inimitable and individual as we are. It's the way they make us feel, the playfulness they bring out, the fantasy they reflect. So, a warning before you turn another page: silver fever is contagious. Once you've caught it, you'll always dream in silver...
