The american diner by michael karl witzel 19990403. Michael karl witzel is a writer, photographer, historian and folklorist devoted to american roadside culture. The rise of the american diner is the most savory of phenomenons, where classic architecture, a friendly face behind the counter, and some mean pie all combined to make these little roadside stops a treasured part of history. Michael karl witzel witzel, michael karl used books, rare books and new books. Apr 01, 1999 the rise of the american diner is the most savory of phenomenons, where classic architecture, a friendly face behind the counter, and some mean pie all combined to make these little roadside stops a treasured part of history. Michael karl witzels book american diner first published in 1999 featured stories and history about the diner industry, including a mention of our work on page.
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