The American Diner (Motorbooks Classic)

The American Diner (Motorbooks Classic)
by Michael Karl Witzel

The American Diner (Motorbooks Classic)
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Author: Michael Karl Witzel
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-03-10
ISBN: 0760324344
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: MBI

Summary of The American Diner (Motorbooks Classic)

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.

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