The American Diner (Motorbooks Classics) - Softcover

Witzel, Michael Karl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0760324344 ISBN 13: 9780760324349

Publisher: Motorbooks Intl, 2006

Synopsis

The rise of the American diner is the most savory of phenomenons, where classic architecture, a friendly face behind the counter, and some mean pie all combined to make these little roadside stops a treasured part of history. From the early days when Walter Scott brought his horse-drawn lunch wagons through the streets to the heyday of mass-produced chrome and neon diners in the 1950s, The American Diner offers a full blue-plate special of nostalgia for all those who loved the counter culture of these great eateries. More than 250 historical and bright colorful photographs help remind us of life before fast food, and generous helpings of classic advertisements, cool collectibles, and architectural highlights also highlight the era. Diners from coast to coast are featured, giving readers a trip to some of the best stainless-steel and neon diners that still dot the American roadways.

About this title

About the Author:

Mike Witzel is the award-winning author of more than two dozen books, including the MBI bestsellers Route 66 Remembered, The American Gas Station, The American Diner, and, most recently, Legendary Route 66. He has appeared on Discovery Channel’s World’s Top Ten Fast Food Restaurants and Tailfins and Drive-ins; Food Network¢s Unwrapped: Drive-In Restaurants; and History Channel’s American Eats: History on a Bun.

Review:

The News Tribune (WA), Jan 5, 2007

“Now, there are a number of nice diner books around, but one new one worth getting is  ... American Diner. It’s lavishly illustrated with black-and-white photos and lots of color ... Very readable text ... Great bibliography for the aficionado.”

About this edition

• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0760324344
• ISBN 13: 9780760324349
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160