“As the world celebrates the 100th anniversary of legendary Route 66, Luke Spanton, a passionate traveler and gifted graphic designer, presents this exquisite tribute to the revered highway. Route 66: Road Trip Diary is a collection of stunning stories and photographs of some of the most iconic sites from the eight states the Mother Road traverses across two-thirds of the continent. Spanton’s generous spoonfuls of imagery, lore, and history highlight and honor Route 66, forever a work in progress.”
— Michael Wallis, Route 66: The Mother Road
About the book
In Route 66: Road Trip Diary, graphic designer and Route 66 enthusiast Luke Spanton makes his writing debut with a heartfelt tribute to the Mother Road and a warm remembrance of his and his family’s adventures along the legendary highway. The beautifully designed book features 64 full-page photos from Luke’s road trips, along with historical details and personal observations about each landmark, and an essay recounting his Route 66 “origin story.” Additionally, Luke has included locator maps to help travelers find the featured sites — his subtle way of encouraging readers to experience Route 66 for themselves. But wait, there’s more! Readers wanting to take a deeper dive into Route 66 history will find an extensive “Library” section, while those planning their own road trips will appreciate the list of websites and phone numbers.
Featuring 144 pages digitally printed in vibrant color on quality 100# gloss stock and covers printed on heavyweight 14 pt stock with UV coating, Route 66: Road Trip Diary is a book that looks good on a coffee table or in your personal Route 66 library. It also makes a great gift for the Route 66 Roadie, gearhead, or roadtripper in your life!
Vital stats
ROUTE 66: ROAD TRIP DIARY
144 pages, softcover, full color
Trim size: 11” x 8.5”
Publication date: April 30, 2026
ISBN: 979-8-9951507-0-1
Retail price: $29.99
About the author
Luke Spanton is a graphic designer with over 40 years of experience and has traveled the entire length of Route 66. Besides traveling, Luke’s interests include music, art, playing drums, reading, writing, way too many collections, serving at his church, and spending time with his family. He and his lovely wife, Monica, live in Germantown, Wisconsin, about 110 miles from the start of Route 66, and 1,676 miles from the Jack Rabbit Trading Post in Joseph City, AZ. (Selfie on The Corner in Winslow, Arizona, 2015. Other than a little more gray on top, Luke looks pretty much the same today.)