Route 66

Route 66 is synonymous with an unbroken fascination with America’s wide open spaces and feeling of unlimited freedom. The 3,900-kilometre highway crosses eight states – from Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan to Santa Monica on the Pacific coast. The highway was inaugurated in 1926 as the first made-up road link in the United States. Today, it still largely follows the trails of the early settlers. The book offers a road-trip review of present-day America. His themes range from movie classics like Easy Rider and Thelma and Louise to the enduring myths of the Western genre. A striking selection of historic and modern photographs, route maps, entrance tickets, menus and hand-written jottings offer a vibrant picture of the legendary highway and also document its ninety-year history. The appendix contains a wealth of travel tips, hotel recommendations and a great deal more.