Revised and updated edition of the best-selling first edition (978-0-8117-2878-2) 239 classic diners identified All-new, full-color photographs and vintage postcards Color maps pinpoint locations and diner highways Complete directories with location, food, and hours Detailed information on styles, vintages, and manufacturers
5 stars for presentation and research--but badly needs updating!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Just got this book--I've been a fan of diners forever. Realizing this book was published 9 years ago, I found in my first jaunt to discover new diners that much of the information of this book is out-of-date--which is to be expected after almost 10 years. I went to the Fazer to Coatesville stretch of the ol' Lincoln Highway. Of those, the Ingleside Diner in Thorndale (a featured diner in the book) is gone--apparently since 2002 (according to further research on the web), the Crescent II is now the Double D (interesting name--but that is where I went--and really enjoyed it--has a real diner feel). What was the Downingtown/Cadillac Diner is there--looked kind of seedy--and was marketing on its outside its connection to "The Blob"--even though that original diner has been gone since the sixties... Anyway, I realize (as well portrayed in the book) the frequent changes in the diner scene--and I also realize that keeping up with new information would be a gruelling task. That said, though, I think a revised addition is now needed--its been almost 10 years.
Wonderful, well researched, well indexed; good maps.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Eagerly awaited this book, but expected it to be another 'photo' book, but it is a well-researched, nicely mapped handbook to the surviving diners of Pennsylvania. Very useful if you live in or expect to pass through Pennsylvania and love diners. Very highly recommended.
Wonderful book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
A great gift for someone or for yourself. Lots of information on Pennsylvania dinners present and past. Has wonderful photos and history. I bought the book as a gift and plan to buy one for myself to visit these rare jems of PA!
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