United States of Americana: Backyard Chickens, Burlesque Beauties, and Handmade Bitters: A Field Guide to the New American Roots Movement

By Kurt B. Reighley

Book Overview

A field guide to the new American Roots movement, United States of Americana is a vivid, fascinating, and comprehensive survey of how and why young urban Americans are finding inspiration in the cultural traditions of an earlier time in many areas of contemporary life. Compiled by Seattle-based writer, DJ, and entertainer Kurt B. Reighley, United States of Americana explores this vibrant cultural phenomenon--from the music, to the clothing, to the food and drink, to the rebirth of home canning, straight razors, burlesque, and circuses.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061946494
• ISBN13: 9780061946493
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.5" x 9.0"