Described as a celebration of tents, this illustrated monograph is divided into three sections concerning 1) the tent in history (Europe and Asia; America; the nomads), 2) the tent as art (architecture; tent art; stage and screen), and 3) tents for campers (a consumers' guide; sources).The chapter on architecture cites numerous examples of the structural use of fabrics. The consumers' guide to tents for campers covers basic types of tent, tenting fabrics, tent care, and an alphabetical listing of manufacturers in the USA, with details of the models offered. The chapter on sources includes, under state headings, a list of firms offering tent hire and a list of camping tent manufacturers. -- AATA