American Diner Then and Now

American Diner Then and Now by Gutman, Richard J. S.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780801865367.

A tour de force of American diners, including a comprehensive list of diners across the country From the first diner in 1872 to the "rediscovery" of diners in the 1990s, Richard J. S. Gutmans American Diner Then and Now covers the history, architecture, menus, and the appeal of this uniquely American creation. With 275 photographs in color and black and white, this book is the landmark work on its subject, a revised and expanded edition of Gutmans classic American Diner―the book, published in 1979, that inspired people to buy, restore, and reopen diners across the country. This edition includes a state-by-state directory, "Where the Diners Are," listing locations for currently operating diners.