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ROUTE 66
ROUTE 66
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Route 66 Sightings - a collection of photographs from the portfolios of iconic Route 66 photographers Jerry McClanahan, Jim Ross and Shellee Graham

Route 66 Lost and Found - an engaging look at the "Mother Road" that takes 75 locations along its route from Chicago to Santa Monica and shows them first during their halcyon heydays through black-and-white photographs and period postcards, then on the facing page as they appear today, from the exact same angle and also through vivid black-and-white photographs.

Route 66 Remembered
Author: Michael Karl Witzel

Witzel opens a window to the nostalgic era when life was less complex...when diners served real food...when gas station attendants wiped windows and checked oil...and vibrant neon signs promised rest, relaxation, and entertainment.

In this richly illustrated portrait of the old route, 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.

$19.95 (softcover)
Route 66 (Enthusiast Color Series)
Authors: Tom Steil, Jim Luning (photographer)

Steil retraces the wandering path of Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, returning home with a scrapbook of new color photography and evocative period imagery of attractions that continue to operate despite the demise of the legendary two-lane.

From Chicago to L.A., this modern road trip from state to state is an enthusiastic and colorful journey with frequent stops to grab a burger, buy a souvenir, visit special museums and attractions, or just visit with the people whose lives and stories are the lore of Route 66.

$14.95 (softcover)
American Route 66: Home on the Road
Jane Bernard & Polly Brown

American Route 66 features 116 photographs, taken over a three year period, richly reproduced in duotone and four color representing the people who live and work on the highway -- from its beginning in Chicago to its end in Santa Monica.

$45.00 (hardcover)
Route 66: Main Street U.S.A.
Author: Nick Freeth

Following an overview of the Mother Road's early history and its construction in the 1920s, this visual odyssey, with over 430 color photographs, takes readers on an historical journey conducts readers from Illinois to California, presenting narratives that trace the course of Route 66 across each state.

$29.95 (hardcover)

Traveling Route 66: 2,250 Miles of Motoring History from Chicago to L.A.
Author: Nick Freeth

This compact book follows the path of the Mother Road, reveals its importance, and captures its special magic. More than 240 full-color illustrations reveal the unique culture along the road, from neon signs and historic landmarks to favorite cars and recipes popular along the highway.

$14.95 (softcover)
Along Route 66
Author: Quinta Scott

More than 300 black and white photographs in this book document the roadside architecture - mom and pop gas stations, motels and cafes - that beckoned travellers during the 30 years Route 66 carried them from Chicago to Los Angeles. Organized by state, the pictures speak of a time before interstates, bypasses and corporate franchises, when mom and pop used local materials and styles. Stories of the people who built, lived in and made a living from these places are told in captions.

$24.95 (softcover)
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