Synopses & Reviews
**NOW IN PAPERBACK** "Happy Days" hits and "American Graffiti" autos bring back fond memories of Americas drive-in restaurants. Take a unique look at the history, culture and folklore of the American drive-in throughout history in this fascinating book. It's filled with collectible drive-in memorabilia as well as photographs of famous drive-ins from yesterday and today. From waitresses on rollerskates to hot dogs and ice cream cones, The American Drive-In will have you rockin' around the clock!
Synopsis
Road historian and photographer Michael Karl Witzel encapsulates the drive-in phenomenon in this paperback version of his hardcover classic (0-87938-919-2). A colorful collection of hamburger wrappers, menus, postcards, vintage photographs, and memorabilia complement a lively narrative and informative sidebars, taking the reader back to tastier times.
Synopsis
Road historian and photographer Michael Karl Witzel encapsulates the drive-in phenomenon in this paperback version of his hardcover classic (0-87938-919-2). A colorful collection of hamburger wrappers, menus, postcards, vintage photographs, and memorabilia complement a lively narrative and informative sidebars, taking the reader back to tastier times.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-191) and index.
About the Author
Mike Witzel is the award-winning author of more than two dozen books, including the MBI bestsellers Route 66 Remembered, The American Gas Station, The American Diner, and, most recently, Legendary Route 66. He has appeared on Discovery Channel’s World’s Top Ten Fast Food Restaurants and Tailfins and Drive-ins; Food Network¢s Unwrapped: Drive-In Restaurants; and History Channel’s American Eats: History on a Bun.