A revised, significantly expanded edition of the authoritative history of the mid-20th century icon that ignited an architectural revolution: the coffee shop. Emblematic of Southern California car culture, stylized eateries and other roadside buildings were dismissed as lowbrow folly in their heyday of the '30s to the '50s. Yet they captured their purpose, place, and culture as vividly as any great architectural style. The influential original 1980s edition helped spark the reappreciation and preservation of mid-century architecture and design. This edition features extensive research and dozens of newly found photos. Softbound, color.
