Route 66 Centennial: Book Explores America's Iconic Highway
Claudio Castellacci's new book 'Route 66. Cent'anni on the road' (Odoya, 264 pp.) marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. The volume weaves together past and present, motels, diners, deserts, and cultural references, portraying the highway as a stage where America performs itself. Additional essays by Anna Re, Patrizia Sanvitale, and B.E. Hind examine the wilderness dimension of the road trip tradition, aesthetic value, and flavors associated with this iconic route.
Key facts
- Route 66 turns 100 years old in 2026
- The United States celebrates 250 years in 2026
- Claudio Castellacci is the author of 'Route 66. Cent'anni on the road'
- The book is published by Odoya and has 264 pages
- Castellacci is a writer, journalist, and former US correspondent for Rizzoli
- The book covers motels, diners, deserts, and intertwines past, present, anecdotes, and culture
- Essays by Anna Re, Patrizia Sanvitale, and B.E. Hind are included
- Topics include wilderness in road trip tradition, aesthetics, and flavors
Entities
Artists
- Claudio Castellacci
- Anna Re
- Patrizia Sanvitale
- B.E. Hind
Institutions
- Odoya
- Rizzoli
Locations
- United States