Forget tiny houses. Campers, RVs, travel trailers, camper vans, and tiny campers are the hot new trend. Not just for placid retirees anymore, camper culture has sprung up among retro-loving "glampers," simplicity-seeking millennials, current and retired sports stars, aging hippies, and others. Celebrated journalist Dave Hoekstra and photographer Jon Sall hit the road to celebrate camper life-its history, culture, subcultures, and its future. Traveling and talking his way through various camper landmarks, sites, grounds, and communities in his own custom camper van, Hoekstra draws out fascinating, quirky stories from all walks of life, from Americans who are downsizing material goods while upsizing spiritual pursuits to RV enthusiasts 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. The Camper Book will captivate all those who dream of waving good-bye to the rat race from the window of their own moveable home.
