Shin Yin Khor's graphic memoir "The American Dream?: A Journey on Route 66" turns out to be an unusual travelogue. Not only is it created by a comic artist, but it comes from the perspective of a young American from the so-called Left Coast who was born in another country. Subtitled "Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler … Continue reading Book review: “The American Dream?: A Journey on Route 66”
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Influential photographer Robert Frank dies at 94
Robert Frank, whose gritty photography along the roadways, streets and landscapes of America influenced generations of photographers, died at age 94 this week, according to several media outlets. Frank remained best-known for his 1958 book, "The Americans," that contained one image along Route 66 in Arizona. Frank made a big impact on other photographers who … Continue reading Influential photographer Robert Frank dies at 94
The Outsiders House Museum opens in Tulsa
A key actor in the film, the novel's author and the savior of the home cut the ribbon last week to symbolize the opening of The Outsiders House Museum in Tulsa. "The Outsiders" author S.E. Hinton; C. Thomas Howell, who portrayed Ponyboy Curtis in the 1983 film adaptation; and rapper Danny O'Connor, who renovated the … Continue reading The Outsiders House Museum opens in Tulsa
Chicago Route 66 expert writing his memoirs in serialized form
David G. Clark, known as the Windy City Road Warrior for his extensive knowledge of Route 66 in Chicago, is offering people a chance to read his in-progress memoirs in emailed, serialized form. Clark said he'll be sending out sections of the book by email every two or three weeks. The first installment was sent … Continue reading Chicago Route 66 expert writing his memoirs in serialized form
“Murder and Mayhem on the Main Street of America” will be published next month
Jim Hinckley's latest book, "Murder and Mayhem on the Main Street of America," will be published by Arizona-based Rio Nuevo Publishers, and Amazon already is taking preorders. Subtitled "Tales from Bloody 66," Hinckley took a hard look at the darker history of the Mother Road. Here's the blurb from the publisher: Families on vacation. Serial … Continue reading “Murder and Mayhem on the Main Street of America” will be published next month
How about a Horseshoe Trail in Illinois?
A person who wrote a letter to the editor to the weekly Illinois Times newspaper, based in Springfield, came up with an intriguing idea -- promoting restaurants that serve horseshoe sandwiches in the Land of Lincoln. A horseshoe sandwich in Springfield, Illinois. In case you haven't heard of a horseshoe, it consists of thick-sliced toasted … Continue reading How about a Horseshoe Trail in Illinois?
“The Outsiders” House Museum in Tulsa will host ribbon-cutting Aug. 9
A once-forlorn house in Tulsa that served as a key setting in the movie adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders" will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and film-location tours Aug. 9. The Facebook page for The Outsiders House announced Wednesday: Join us as we celebrate the long-awaited opening of The Outsiders House Museum. Be there … Continue reading “The Outsiders” House Museum in Tulsa will host ribbon-cutting Aug. 9
St. Clair native writes book about experiences at Route 66 gas station
DeWayne Landwehr, 74, a native of St. Clair, Missouri, recently published a book about his experiences as a teen employee at a 1950s service station along Route 66. Landwehr, who now lives in Indiana, wrote: “Will That Be Regular or Ethyl?” According to a story in the Washington Missourian, he said his father owned St. … Continue reading St. Clair native writes book about experiences at Route 66 gas station
“A Matter of Time” book about Route 66 coming in October
"A Matter of Time," a photo-driven book about familiar and forgotten places on Route 66, will be coming in October from the University of Oklahoma Press. The 272-page book, subtitled "Route 66 Through the Lens of Change," by German photographer Ellen Klinkel and West Texas A&M marketing professor Nick Gerlich documents 101 spots along Route … Continue reading “A Matter of Time” book about Route 66 coming in October
Cartoonist to publish graphic novel about Route 66 journey
Award-winning cartoonist Shing Yin Khor in August will publish a 160-page graphic memoir about her experiences during a journey on Route 66. The main title is "The American Dream?" with the subtitle "A Journey on Route 66 Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler Men and the Perfect Breakfast Burrito." Khor grew up in Malaysia and held different … Continue reading Cartoonist to publish graphic novel about Route 66 journey