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Diners [Hardcover]

Karen Offitzer (Author)
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November 1997
More than just a place to grab a bite, the diner is an expression of the free-flowing American spirit, as generous as a bottomless cup of coffee and a flashing neon sign beckoning the traveler or passer-by with the immortal words "Eat Here Now."

Diners across America pay homage to the spirit and ingenuity of both early and contemporary entrepreneurs, celebrating the energy and passion of an American culture devoted to simple pleasures and classic, unadorned food.

Experience the sights and sounds of the glorious diners of America through photographs and descriptions of:
-- Diners of the past and present
-- Neon lights and shiny silver buildings
-- Chrome counter stools and rollicking juke boxes
-- Signs, menus, and sturdy diner crockery
-- Blue plate specials, hearty hamburgers, and sinful desserts

Diners is a delightful pictorial celebration of this astounding slice of American culture and history, presenting an entertaining and informative text served up in style with full-color and archival photographs, fine art, and memorabilia.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Book Description

More than just a place to grab a bite, the diner is an expression of the free-flowing American spirit, as generous as a bottomless cup of coffee and a flashing neon sign beckoning the traveler or passer-by with the immortal words "Eat Here Now."

Diners across America pay homage to the spirit and ingenuity of both early and contemporary entrepreneurs, celebrating the energy and passion of an American culture devoted to simple pleasures and classic, unadorned food.

Experience the sights and sounds of the glorious diners of America through photographs and descriptions of:
-- Diners of the past and present
-- Neon lights and shiny silver buildings
-- Chrome counter stools and rollicking juke boxes
-- Signs, menus, and sturdy diner crockery
-- Blue plate specials, hearty hamburgers, and sinful desserts

Diners is a delightful pictorial celebration of this astounding slice of American culture and history, presenting an entertaining and informative text served up in style with full-color and archival photographs, fine art, and memorabilia. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: MetroBooks (NY) (November 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1567996043
  • ISBN-13: 978-1567996043
  • Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 8.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,669,617 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Any coffee table in america would be thrilled with "Diners", January 9, 1998
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This review is from: Diners (Hardcover)
This book has it all...glorious pictures and a wonderful, thoughtful text to boot. It'll make anyone's mouth yearn for a chocolate shake and a cheeseburger.
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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK FOR DINER FANS, April 8, 2009
This review is from: Diners (Hardcover)
BEING A MAJOR FAN OF DINERS AND OTHER OLD TIME EATERYS I FOUND THIS BOOK TO BE DELIGHTFUL.GREAT PHOTOS AND INTERESTING TEXT MAKE THIS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OUT THERE ON THIS TOPIC AND I DO OWN SEVERAL OTHERS.THIS IS WORTHWHILE ADDITION TO ANYONES LIBRARY IF THEY'RE A FAN OF DINERS AND AMERICANA IN GENERAL.
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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars visual treat, July 3, 1999
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Enjoyed reading the history of diners and viewing the wonderful color pictures. Only thing that stumped me was there was no listing for the diner on the cover. Found out later that it was called the "66 Diner" in New Mexico. Other than that it is a very good book.
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