pbA fun, visual book exploring the art, architecture and style of America's mid-century obsession Bowling!bppiBowlarama! The Architecture of Mid-Century Bowlingi takes aim at the obsession that swept the post-war nation bowling! More than just a sport or a hobby, bowling became the ultimate modern ilifestylei for Americans savoring the boom years that followed World War II. Bowling alleys were modern palaces companies constantly aimed to outdo each other, whether competing for the most spectacular architecture, the most luxurious lanes, the snazziest bowling balls, or the most exciting refreshments they could offer. iBowlarama!i brings back--in living color--all the excitement in its lavishly illustrated pages, packed with vintage photographs, exciting ephemera, and detailed hand-drawn architectural renderings that capture all the optimism, enthusiasm, and ijoie de vivrei of the erap