Route 66 Books and Travel Guides

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Route 66 Books and Guides

Out of Print & Rare | Route 66 | Travel | Vintage Magazines

EZ66 Guide For Travelers, By Jerry McClanahan - This is the ultimate guide for finding and exploring the route driving from the West or the East. Created by noted Route 66 authority, Jerry McClanahan, its maps and directions are comprehensive yet easy to follow. The spiral bound guide stays open to the pages you are reading while you are driving. Also includes attractions, tips, other sources, and games. Convenient 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 200 page format. The guide is updated regularly.

The Route 66 Map Series - Created by Mother Road Experts Jerry McClanahan and Jim Ross, the Route 66 Map Series, consisting of a separate fold-out map for each Route 66 state, provides an easy-to-follow through route and clear, simple directions to keep you on the right track as you take the historic journey down America's legendary highway. Each map is generously illustrated with original nostalgia art by McClanahan, and text by Ross includes the history of the road, tips on finding abandoned segments, and information pertaining to each state. These eight maps are an absolute must for every Route 66 cruiser.

Route 66 artist and road historian Jerry McClanahan of Corsicana, Texas, has been traveling, mapping, and painting America's Main Street since 1980. Jerry sees his art as a contribution to the commemoration and celebration of our highway heritage. An "old road" detective, his documented trip notes from years of research were essential ingredients to this map series.

Images of 66, By David Wickline - If you've ever traveled even a little portion of Route 66, you'll know that some of the great vintage icons and photo opportunities are hard to find. Not with this book! It's like no other Route 66 book -- this one is an interactive photographic journey across the entire length of the Mother Road. This massive 386 page book has more than 2,000 images of those many "must stops" along Route 66, includes addresses and background, where possible. Couple this book up with the EZ66 Guide For Travelers and you could be on your way!

66 Package Deal - 1 - The Route 66 Package Deal includes both the EZ66 Guide For Travelers and the The Route 66 Map Series. The EZ66 Guide includes up-to-date maps, attractions, tips and games. The Eight State Map Series includes a packaged set of eight fold-out roadmaps, one for each Route 66 state, providing clear, detailed driving directions. This set will provide you with the basic tools for providing an easier journey on what can sometimes be a confusing piece of pavement. And, you save money on the cost and on shipping! Ships Priority mail.

66 Package Deal - 2 - This Route 66 Package Deal provides all the maps and images you'll need for your Route 66 journey. The EZ66 Guide For Travelers includes up-to-date maps, attractions, tips and games, while Images of 66 provides photos and addresses for those many vintage icons and photo opportunities that are sometimes hard to find. Retailing for $50.94, you can not only save money on retail costs, but save money on shipping costs. Ships Priority mail.

The Whole 66 Package - EZ66 Guide, Eight State Map Series, Route 66 Dining & Lodging Guide, and Images of 66. Retails for $73.80, but you get it here for $66.95. Save money on the books and on shipping. Ships Priority Mail.

Santa Monica Then & Now -- By Jake Klein - From its humble roots as a dusty mining town to its status as an important part of California's future, Then and Now: Santa Monica is a celebration of the spirit that makes Santa Monica an ever-calling destination for generations of locals and tourists alike. Beautiful vintage and current photos on every page. Paperback.

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Route 66 Print Shop - Travel the virtual road of Route 66 at our Mother Road Print Shop, where you can "take home" dozens of photographs of this vintage path.