What ever happened to those cool drivein restaurants, you know, the kind. 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. The american diner witzel, michael karl 9780785829188. An awardwinning author, he has penned several books. Michael karl witzel s book american diner first published in 1999 featured stories and history about the diner industry, including a mention of our work on page 142. An exceptional chronicle of the birth of roadside architecture, the development of.
The american diner motorbooks classic witzel, michael karl. Cruising nostalgia lane from the gilded age to the punk rock eighties, hollywood to coney island, burgers, fries, root beer and shakes, this is one tasty pop culture ride. The american gas station is a nostalgic history of the service station and the american car culture it helped create. A diner is a small restaurant found predominantly in the northeastern and midwestern united states, as well as in other parts of the us, canada, and parts of western europe. An awardwinning author, he has penned several books including american drivein, the american gas station, the sparkling story of cocacola, cruisin. Isbn 9780760301104 9780760301104 hardcover, motorbooks intl, 1999. The american diner by michael karl witzel 1999, hardcover. Details about the american diner, witzel, michael karl. Radio and television publicity appearances michael karl witzel.
Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Download ebook the american diner pdf written by michael. Michael karl witzel is a writer, photographer, historian and folklorist devoted to american roadside culture. 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. Route 66 remembered by witzel, michael karl and a great selection of related books. The american motel by michael karl witzel, august 2000 renowned pop culture historian michael karl witzel examines the evolution, architecture and decor of the american. The american drivein restaurant motorbooks classic 97807603503 by witzel, michael karl and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great. History and folklore of the gas station in american car culture by witzel, michael karl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Michael karl witzel americans love to eat, and nothing could be finer than eating breakfast, lunch, or dinner in an american diner.
Gyvel young witzel and michael karl witzel are the authors of numerous pioneering books on american pop culture, including gas stations across america, the american motel, the american diner, the american gas station, cruisin. Publication date 1994 topics drivein restaurants united states history. List of books by michael karl witzel stored on this site. Motorbooks classic ser the american diner by michael. Mike witzel is the awardwinning author of more than two dozen books, including the mbi bestsellers route 66 remembered, the american gas station, the american diner, and, most. Michael karl witzel has 28 books on goodreads with 472 ratings.
History and folklore of the drivein restaurant in american car culture witzel, michael karl on. History and folklore of the drivein restaurant in american car culture. Roadside, diner, motel and route 66 books petroliana. A history as entertaining as it is informative, this book is the first to explore american barbecue s regional roots. Books by michael karl witzel author of route 66 remembered.
Click to read more about the american diner by michael karl witzel. Witzel is an expert on the history and culture of roadside america, including. The american diner is the story of a tasty american original, from the early days of walter scott and the first horsedrawn lunch wagons through the birth of the. Karate a photofact book, michael teitelbaum 9780938675037 0938675036 professional theatre for young audiences, janet graham 9780941995030 0941995038.
Michael karl witzel s most popular book is route 66 remembered. Im glad i bought it because i own a number of witzels other books about drive ins and nostalgia. Author michael karl witzel s biography and published nonfiction book list. The american diner more editions of the american diner. The rise of the american diner is the most savory of phenomenons, where. Hit the road by michael karl witzel and kent bash and a great selection of related books.
An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Silver diner is an american restaurant chain with locations in the eastern united states its. Diners offer a wide range of foods, mostly american. It is apparent how much time, research, and effort michael karl witzel contributed into the making of this book.
Here is the story of that tasty american original, from. History and folklore of the gas station in american car culture is the service station book. For anyone interested in the culture of the true american diner this is a must have book. The american diner by michael karl witzel goodreads. With its fervent aficionados, traditions, and wildly varying regional styleseach with its passionate advocatesbarbecue is much more than a way of cooking meat. The american diner by michael karl witzel 20120229 michael witzel on. The american diner motorbooks classics michael karl. The american diner by michael karl witzel 2012, hardcover. American diner mbi classics series by michael karl. The american diner by michael karl witzel 20120229. Discover book depositorys huge selection of michael witzel books online. Michael karl witzel is the author of greetings from route 66 3. The news tribune wa, jan 5, 2007 now, there are a number of nice diner books around, but one new one worth getting is.
The american drivein restaurant motorbooks classic. Find all books by michael karl witzel and compare prices. History and folklore of the drivein restaurant in american. Dark tunnels cwc222223 in the front door cwc222 book abbreviations the prophet cwc222 the page numbers in the rifts index will always be accompa thg price qf freedom cwc222 nied by an abbreviation corresponding to the book the information is found in. I highly recommend it especially for baby boomers and older, or someone who just wishes to visit a regrettably lost era of american.