Roadside, Diner, Motel and Route 66 Books
The
American Motel by Michael Karl Witzel, August 2000
Renowned pop culture historian Michael Karl Witzel examines the evolution,
architecture and decor of the American motel in all its forms, from the traditional
"motor court" to gimmicks like individual miniature log cabins, cement tepees,
and more. An intensely visual presentation also features period advertisements
and collectible memorabilia and souvenirs accompanied by an authoritative
history of the motel's genesis and its development to the present day. 192
pages
- The
American Drive-In by Michael Karl Witzel,1994
An insightful and enjoyable view of the history and folklore of the drive-in
restaurant of the 1950s and 60s and how the American car culture meshed with
it so well.192 pages
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Car
Hops and Curb Service : A History of American Drive-In Restaurants 1920-1960,
by Jim Heimann, 128 pages, 1996
Brings back those wonderful days before identical franchise burger joints
overran the country. Celebrates the individual service, car culture and memorabilia
of those nostalgic drive in hang outs. 124 color photos
- Cruisin
by Michael Karl Witzel, Kent Bash (Illustrator) May 1997
An original illustrated look at that American rite of passage - the pop car
culture of crusing, drive-ins, street racing and the clash with the powers
that were. 200 photos, 150 in color.
- Drive-In
Deluxe (Enthusiast Color Series) by Michael Karl Witzel, April 1997,
96 pages
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Home
Away from Home : Motels in America, by John Margolies, Volume 1; 1
Edition, Hardcover, 1995
Remember when there were really unique motels, not the same-old same-old generic
stops on the interstate of today? This book captures the essence of those
one of a kind, neon decorated motels of yesteryear and all their gimmickery.
225 photos, 175 in color.
- Main
Street to Miracle Mile : American Roadside by Chester H. Liebs,
Reprint Edition, Paperback, 259 pages, 1995
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The
New Roadside America : The Modern Traveler's Guide to the Wild and
Wonderful America's Tourist Attractions by Doug Kirby, Ken Smith, Mike Wilkins,
1992
Use this guide to plan a trip to remember. See a fifty foot long termite or
the Spam Museum. Nothing is too bizarre. A thorough look at the odd side of
American taste and culture. 800 attractions, 287 pp, 250 photos. Visit The
New Roadside America Web Site , but be sure to come back here to get the
discount price.
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Route
66 : The Highway and Its People by Quinta Scott, Susan Croce Kelly
(Photographer), Reprint Edition (1st ed. 1990)
The reality and legend of Route 66 through the experiences of those who have
spent their lives on the two lane's roadside. Owners of motels, gas stations,
diners and tourist stops reveal behind the scenes perspective.
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Route
66: The Mother Road, by Michael Wallis, 1992
Seventeen years of research and writing went into this revelation of long
distance travel on two lanes in another era.
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Route
66 Remembered by Michael Karl Witzel, 1996
In this richly illustrated portrait of the "the mother road," Witzel showcases
an amazing variety of diners, motels, roadside attractions, and picturesque
scenery, plus historical photos, contemporary shots of now defunct locations,
and period ads. 200 photos, 125 in color.
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