The Last Stop: Vanishing Rest Stops of the American Roadside, hardcover

The Last Stopdoes far more than capture the remarkable, effective design of our nation's road stops. It preserves a moment in time that is quickly fading, a rare period in the American travel experience when the journey was just as important as the destination. It's clear these modest structures did far more than provide picnic tables, they shaped our collective experience of golden-age car travel across the vast United States. While driving in 2007 on a solo road trip from California to central Texas, photographer Ryann Ford was struck by a recurring sight: humble, solitary rest stops. A nondescript blur outside the car window to most, the quirky rest stops on Ford's journey seized her attention - mock adobe dwellings in New Mexico, depression-era stone houses in Arizona, faux oil rigs in Texas. What was the story behind these playful pieces of Americana?The book is in good shape, with a couple of dings on the cover/spine. Please see the photos. Thanks for looking! Perfect for everyday use. premium materials and excellent craftsmanship ensure long-lasting durability.