Midcentury Phoenix: Photographs From the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s

by Jeff Kida (Editor), Robert Stieve (Editor), Bob Markow (Photographer)

In Midcentury Phoenix, Arizona Highways celebrates the growth and glamour of Arizona’s capital city during the mid-20th century, as seen through the lens of legendary photographer Bob Markow. Featuring images of iconic destinations such as the Camelback Inn, long-lost relics such as the Gizmo drive-in restaurant, Phoenicians doing everyday things, celebrity appearances, and aerial views that show the striking contrast between the city of yesteryear and the sprawling metropolis of today, Midcentury Phoenix is an homage to days gone by.

160 pages, Hardcover

Published October 27, 2022

Reviews

[Pat Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love books like this. It's mostly pictures. All of the Phoenix metro area. Most I have never seen before, others I have but from a different perspective. Still it is cool. The author/editor does a nice job of narrating what the fotos show and any info he can provide as back history. It's all black and white. It reads quickly and there is a pretty complete preface that tells a good amount of the history of the photographer.

[Brin Sherrin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely gorgeous book with wonderful stories of life in Phoenix. Images that will never be again. Never forget!