The Mother Road. A fresh perspective.

Route 66:
Nostalgia Forward

Bring the spirit of America's most storied highway home. A photographic journey through the landmarks, quiet corners, and enduring character of Route 66.

Photography by Leroy McCarty

$49.95   · Hardcover

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Route 66: Nostalgia Forward book cover
A photographer's nostalgic look forward
132 pages90 primary photographs10 themed journeys12 × 9 inch hardcover

More than a road trip

The places stay
with you.

Giant roadside figures. Neon against the evening sky. Familiar diners, weathered signs, and stretches of road that invite you to slow down. Route 66 rewards the traveler who takes a second look.

Nostalgia Forward brings those moments together in a generous landscape format, made for lingering over the photographs and sharing the stories they spark.

For the road you've traveled.
The places you remember.
And the journey still ahead.

A keepsake for Route 66 travelers, photography lovers, and anyone drawn to the character of America's Main Street.

A glimpse inside

America's Main Street,
one photograph at a time.

Explore a selection of images and pages from the book. View the full product gallery for a closer look.

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Made for the road. Sold along the road.

A book your customers
can take home.

The first print run is available exclusively through this website and participating merchants along Route 66. No big-box stores. No major online retailers.

We welcome Route 66 bookstores, gift shops, museums, and visitor centers. Stock a photographic keepsake that continues the journey long after your customers leave the road.

Request wholesale access →

Include your business name, Route 66 location, and desired quantity. We'll provide your wholesale ordering code.

40%wholesale discount
6book minimum order
$29.97per book, wholesale
$49.95retail price

Before you hit the road

A few helpful details.

What kind of book is this?

A 12 × 9-inch landscape hardcover featuring 132 interior pages, 90 primary photographs, and ten themed chapters. It is a photographic keepsake, rather than a turn-by-turn travel guide.

Are books ready to ship?

Yes. Books are in stock and ready to ship. Available shipping options and charges are shown at checkout before you pay.

Is shipping included?

Shipping is paid separately by every buyer, including wholesale customers. The 40% wholesale discount applies to books, not shipping.

How do wholesale orders work?

Route 66 merchants can request a wholesale code through our contact page. Order six or more books and apply your code at checkout for 40% off. Six books cost $179.82 before shipping and any applicable tax. Wholesale discounts cannot be combined with other offers.

Where else can I find the first print run?

Only here and at participating merchants along Route 66. Contact us for help locating a stockist; merchant availability varies.

What if my order arrives damaged?

Please contact us with your order number and photographs of the book and packaging so we can help resolve the issue. For other return requests, contact us before sending a book back.

Keep the journey going

Questions?
Let's talk Route 66.

For book orders, wholesale inquiries, and stockist information, get in touch directly.

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Live, Love, Learn, Leave a Legacy LLC
Publisher of Route 66: Nostalgia Forward

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