Roadside America: The Automobile and the American Dream
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (900 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810944340 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 271 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A photograpic survey of 20th century American cars and the icons of roadside America, including neon-drenched diners, drive-in movies, last-chance gas stations and the attractions of route 66.
The bright, spirited, and informative text provides excellent mortar holding the photographs together. From Booklist One of pop culture's universal truths is that Americans have carried on an unabashed romance with the automobile since its invention around the turn of the twentieth century. All rights reserved. These beautiful shots reflect Lewis' conviction that "cars are most themselves in their natural habitat. In more than 200 color photographs, Lewis "poses" splendid examples of cars from throughout the history of the American automobile industry at planned locations where cars traditionally "hang out," such as at drive-in restaurants, drive-in movie theaters, motels, and diners, or in desert settings, or with golden fields in the background. They belong on the road. Brad HooperCop
Lucinda Lewis is one of the world's premier automotive photographers. Lewis is also the photographer of Abrams' Sun-Drenched Gordens: The Mediterranean Style. She lives in Los Angeles. . Her work has appeared in numerous publications and books, including Abrams' Roadside America: The Automobile and the American Dream
allen purvis said Five Stars. Book was in better description than described. Couldn't be happier.. "The Open Road Comes Alive" according to A Customer. Lewis captures the epic wonder, strange beauty, and raucous vitality of the American road. Her eye is attracted to the things we often notice, but seldom observe. The text is excellent, offering actual experiences of those who journeyed along these fabled highways in the past. The color photography is mouth-watering and extremely vivid (the neon practically jumps from the page), but . Exciting Mix Of Automobile History & Premium Photography A Customer When it comes to the love of automobiles, my hub is somewhat of a road warrior. So, when he purchased this book, I must admit I feigned polite interest. After thumbing through pages of classy, glossy dream vehicles--- I was hooked. This was no ordinary book on cars. This was eye candy with all pedals to the metal.Photographer Lewis relates that ad agencies would urge her to shoot car