Roadside America: 365 Days

by Lucinda Lewis

In Style hailed Lucinda Lewis's Roadside America as "a ride through the history of the automobile-for those who lust for the open road." Time magazine said that her "elegant images of classic cars magically transport the reader to the intersection of Nostalgia Road and Dream Drive." Now, building on the success of that evocative celebration of America's love affair with the automobile, comes Roadside 365 Days-a year's worth of fabulous automobiles from all eras. Fans of vintage cars will surely find their favorites among the Packards and Cadillacs, woodies and pickups, Edsels and Bel-Airs, Corvettes and Thunderbirds, hot rods and muscle cars-all shown in glorious full color by one of the world's premier automobile photographers. Peppered with quotes from those who traveled the country's fabled roads in the days before interstates and chain restaurants, when the journey took longer but was richer for the experience, this irresistible volume-in the enormously popular format of Abrams' Earth from 365 Days and The 365 Days-is the ideal gift book for every classic-car enthusiast and anyone interested in America's fabulous and fast-fading roadside culture.

Genres: Travel, Photography

732 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ultimate book about a road trip on Route 66. Legendary cars, diners, locations, reference to songs (Bob Seger, Night Moves) and pictures you will never forget. You don't have to go to all those places having read this book but you'll probably will... this is the American Dream in pictures. The most iconic cars ever build, their exteriors, interiors, from the beginning to the end of the 20th century. From Pony to performance muscle to Testarossa. Must read for every petrol head and driver. A classic and dream come true!

[Dean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oddly shaped for a coffee table book - it's more like a concrete block than a book - "Roadside America" is a meal for car lovers, with some separate narrative emphasis on Route 66 and neon roadside drive-in restaurants. Every beautiful car in the book gleams. I was reminded of my love for Packards, Studebakers, old Thunderbirds - all the good stuff. (There's an index.)

If you're a car geek, it's fun. If you're not a car geek, this one is not for you. There's true of most automobile picture books, I suppose.