Route 66: Iconography of the American Highway

by Arthur Krim

Book Overview

Route 66 was the iconic highway of twentieth-century America, stretching from Chicago and Chicago and the Mississippi River basin to Los Angeles and the Pacific coast, and it connected Americans not only physically but also culturally as an enduring symbol found in classic songs, films, television, and pop art. Arthur Krim explores here the fascinating and complex symbolism behind the famous roadway in this vibrantly illustrated and innovative study...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 193006635X
• ISBN13: 9781930066359
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Center for American Places
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.5" x 8.0"