Vintage VW fans
For people who know a classic bus is never just a vehicle.
A Key West road trip in verse
VW Bus Book: Prelude to a Groovy Road Trip
A 136-page collection of pictures and poems from Vinnie van Go, a 1970 VW love bus with a lot on his mind and a slightly raw sense of humour.
136pages
Meet Vinnie van Go
A love bus with a poet’s eye.
Sunny Key West is where the wheels start turning. When a cross-country dream takes shape, a 1970 Volkswagen bus named Vinnie van Go decides he has a few things to say about it.
Part road-trip daydream, part picture book, part collection of poems, Prelude to a Groovy Road Trip keeps its windows down and its sense of humour intact.
Meet G.J.’s current VW sidekick, Kaspar →For the road-minded reader
Pack it for the ride.
Key West dreamers
For readers drawn to sun, salt air, and the odd turn that makes a story worth telling.
Poetry people
For anyone who likes a little wit and colour mixed into their verse.
Available now
Choose your seat and come along.
Prelude to a Groovy Road Trip is available in softcover, hardcover, and e-book editions.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of book is it?
It is a 136-page collection of festive pictures and poems, told through the voice of Vinnie van Go, a 1970 VW love bus.
Is the story set in Key West?
Yes. Key West sets the scene for Vinnie’s road-trip adventure and the playful world around it.
Where can I buy Prelude to a Groovy Road Trip?
You can order the book directly through Xlibris in softcover, hardcover, or e-book format.