'A camper is not just a camper. It's whatever you want it to be.' Introduced in the 1950s, the campervan was designed to be multi-functional. Since then, it has taken on a life of its own, or rather, it has been taken into the lives of its owners. Some treat them as an extension of their home, others undertake epic journeys in them, across desert and sea, through Europe, Asia and Africa. Some strap surfboards to the roof and head for the nearest beach, while others soup up the engines and take them drag racing in Santa Pod. All will spend hours restoring and customising them and even more talking about them with fellow bus owners."Campervan Crazy" is a tribute to this passion, to the owners who have lavished time, effort and inspiration on their vans, and, of course, to the campervan itself. It traces the cult of the campervan, from family runabouts to holiday home and design icon. Above all else, the campervan is living history and you will find chapters dedicated to 'births, marriages and deaths', 'wide-eyed wanderers' as well as some 'buses behaving badly'. 'Paint your volkswagon!' , 'interior design' and 'showing off' are devoted to the campervan as a sign of individuality, whether expressed in loving restoration or creative adaptation. Obsession or addiction? See for yourself.
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...this book takes an affectionate look at the VW camper in all
its many guises...
-- Motorcaravan & Motorhome Monthly, October, 2006
its many guises...
-- Motorcaravan & Motorhome Monthly, October, 2006
About the Author
Dave and Cee Eccles have been around VW Campers since 1976, when they bought a Split Screen Camper, gave up their teaching jobs and spent a year travelling through Persia and Afghanistan to Kashmir and India. From 1990 they were very active members of the Split Screen Van Club and for 10 years edited the club magazine. Dave is also editor of Volkswagen Camper and Commercial, a quarterly magazine dedicated exclusively to the VW Bus.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Analord
there seem to be two type of VW books: either they are originality police books focusing on minute badge details on 1956-7 models or are full of £50k cal-look split screens.
however, this has campers that are actually used as campers (shock horror) and is a right good read- buy it if you want to know about different people enjoying their campers, rather than simply polish and tow to shows - excellent
however, this has campers that are actually used as campers (shock horror) and is a right good read- buy it if you want to know about different people enjoying their campers, rather than simply polish and tow to shows - excellent
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Alex
Perfect for lovers of all things retro, this is a great book. More than just a photography book, Campervan Crazy is both a history of the campervan and a tribute to those who own one. There are some really funny and heart-warming stories about enthusiasts, plus some excellent photography. A fantastic Christmas present.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Usually I get socks from my mum, but this year I got this book!! The super pictures and fun writing brought back all the great memories of my footloose traveling days.
Definitely recommend this one.
Definitely recommend this one.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By ajbrucey
Really enjoyed reading this book, full of information that I didn't know and some short stories about amazing journey's in VW vans - cracking book for fellow vdub addicts!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. P. Burt
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Although this was purchased as a present I couldn't resist a quick scan before wrapping it up. An excellent easy read little book with lots of pictures and diverse tales about this iconic van. A very good read and a very good gift.
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A good reminder of what the VW's were about must have been good otherwise why would they revive the Bus
By dotty
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Good book. Nice photos and very informative and interesting. Sure my son will like it for xmas. Arrived on time.
By zombiebaby
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This is a great book, with loads of beautiful colour pictures of different vans, all with unique paint jobs and individual personalities with the stories behind their history, where they were found and details about different removation projects. A great gift for those who love vw buses.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cappocino Campervan Crazy collection of stories.
A bit of every thing for everyone rather than a masterpiece of one thing. Tells of the incredible journeys of older vans under trying road conditions,(including breakdowns,,,,I... Read more
Published 17 months ago by ned2550
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Pretty good book
I have tried my hardest to find a book which helps in conversions of your own vans into camper vans. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Cheryl
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