Camper Book

<i>The Camper Book</i> will captivate all those who dream of waving good-bye to the rat race from the window of their own moveable home be it a camper RV travel trailer camper van or tiny camper. Not just for placid retirees anymore camper culture has sprung up among simplicity-seeking millennials retro-loving glampers sports and movie stars aging hippies contract workers road-schoolers and others. <p/> Award-winning journalist Dave Hoekstra hit the road in his own custom camper van named Bluebird to explore the history culture subcultures and future of camper life. Traveling and talking his way through US campsites RV parks landmarks and communities Hoekstra draws out revealing stories from all walks of life--from Americans who are downsizing material goods while upsizing spiritual pursuits to RV enthusiasts such as Grammy-winning singer-songwriter John Prine and Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon. A modern-day Studs Terkel Hoekstra provides a delightful mix of oral history in-depth reporting and practical information while photographer Jon Sall's beautiful color photographs illuminate the unique people places and rigs that typify camper life.