John Margolies was a photographer dedicated to capturing the essence of whimsical and unique American architecture. His work documented roadside attractions and vernacular buildings, revealing a playful and often overlooked side of the built environment. Margolies sought to preserve these structures through his lens, celebrating their distinctive character and cultural significance. His photography serves as a vibrant testament to the creativity found in everyday American landscapes.
Discover award-winning recipes from state and county fairs across America, showcasing diverse dishes beyond apple pie. This collection features unique creations like Mary's Sticky Biscuits and Cool Fruit Strata, along with fair facts and nostalgic memories of classic treats. Plus, get tips for winning your own blue ribbon!
Shows more than two hundred examples of American travel brochures from the early 20th century
Unceremoniously discarded by the millions, languishing deep in the corners of overstuffed glove compartments, wedged behind the seat cushions of old Buicks lie forgotten examples of one of the great commercial artifacts of twentieth-century the oil-company road map. For generations of intrepid motorists, free maps available at gas stations across America charted the dreams and thrills of adventure on the open road. Hitting the Road traces our country's love affair with the automobile through the colorful graphics and alluring images that graced these charming remnants of a bygone era. Hitting the Road offers a striking collection of illustrations of over 200 road maps, together with a fascinating discussion of the popular culture they reveal. From the early touring maps of 1912, featuring covers ablaze with a sense of motoring adventure, to the Art Deco-inspired graphics of the thirties and the family-oriented images of the fifties and sixties, the examples in Hitting the Road are themselves maps of the recreational twists and turns of the public they sought to guide.
A flip and playful collection of postcards features accompanying thoughts on love and romance from such authorities as Cher, Dorothy Parker, George Bernard Shaw, Chico Marx, and Woody Allen. 20,000 first printing.