Pet Rocks, Puka Shells, and Pong: An Illustrated History of 1970s Pop Culture

Proving that no other era packs the punch of the 1970s, this recollection captures the smiley-faced, day-glo-drenched decade that brought The Brady Bunch, The Partridge Family, Peter Frampton, and “Fonzie” to the forefront of pop culture. The chapters conduct a behind-the-scenes tour, capturing everything that made the era of punk, disco, and heavy metal so memorable—from mood rings and sea monkeys to the most celebrated television shows, movies, and music. Answering questions such as Who created the Pet Rock? and Did someone really "invent" the smiley face? this fabulous compilation of facts, figures, and trivia revives treasured memories of eight-track tapes and lava lamps.