Miles Upon Miles of Motel Doors
In 1980, as we made our way across the west in a Honda hatchback, photographing the small cast-off towns, we were confronted by one critical decision daily: Where to spend the night. Motels that made for good photographs didn’t necessarily make for places we’d want to stay. We knew that without even doing a mattress check. But they were irresistible subjects, and perhaps the most memorable of them all to me is this motel with two red doors, backed by brooding Western clouds that augured a Big Sky-size storm was on the way. ♣
You’re the book’s publicist. How will you get William Least Heat Moon to provide a cover blurb?
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I think a great coffee table book would be one featuring old motels before they all go away.
That would be such a great project, Lulu, are you located in a part of the country with some old fading motels? Tourist cabins appeal to me, especially. You’ve inspired me!
Yes, Maine has some of the old times ones.
Maine! Have just been looking through my take from my July trip to coastal Maine, about an hour from Portland. Where are you located? I hear from a friend inland that the weather is a bit defeating there now.
I’m in Rockport, about 70 mikes up rhr coast from Portland. Lots of rain this week but beautiful today.
I don’t think William Least Heat Moon would deny the publicist’s request! This is right up his alley. Which fosters an idea for more photos on four calendar cafes. I love his Blue Highways.
Glad to have unearthed another Blue Highways fan. That was such a pivotal book in my life. Set me off on many a future road trip. Nice idea on the cafes, Angeline.
Beautifully strong colours coupled with the straight lines give this image power.
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