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Route 66 Roadscapes- Stories Through The Lens- a premium 220 page coffee table book-
Route 66 Roadscapes: Stories Through The Lens showcases a curated collection of photographs and road trip narratives from photographer and author Jay Farrell. His spirit of wanderlust and deliberate execution is evident in every photograph and perspective-driven story.
Over the course of several Historic Route 66 photography road trips, Farrell meticulously backtracked and revisited certain sites to capture the perfect photo at just the right moment, bringing his vision to life. He embraces the freedom of the great American road trip, traveling with his trusty Leica camera and only the essentials in tow.
Farrell’s inspiration for exploring the Mother Road lies in its independent businesses, rich history, nostalgic charm, and diverse landscapes—all waiting to be documented through his lens. Readers are invited to join him in the passenger seat for this carefully crafted series of Route 66 excursions. Experience the forgotten ruins and abandoned antique cars from a bygone era, overtaken by tumbleweeds and the elements. The enduring classic neon signs, a few memorable surprises slightly off the beaten path, and vibrant nighttime long exposure photography all contribute to this thoughtfully assembled collection.
About Jay Farrell-
Welcome! I’m Jay Farrell, a Nashville-based photographer and explorer captivated by the stories found in the abandoned and forgotten. For many years, I’ve been drawn to the quiet tales these places tell—capturing their beauty, history, and the haunting allure of decay and desolation. Nashville’s once-abundant abandoned factories and industrial relics initially served as backdrops in my work, yet I soon realized the buildings themselves had become my true subjects.
As Nashville evolved and gentrification swept through, I found myself traveling greater distances, exploring hidden corners of cities and rural backroads to document these vanishing places. In 2018, Fonthill Media recognized this passion, inviting me to author a series of abandoned photography books, which brought this vision to readers who share a love for these hidden histories.
With my latest work, Route 66 Roadscapes, I’ve ventured into a new chapter—celebrating the iconic and resilient spirit of America’s Mother Road. This book captures the classic signs, roadside attractions, and storied landscapes that define Route 66. While still rooted in the allure of forgotten places, Route 66 Roadscapes complements my previous works by expanding into the open road, blending exploration with a deep-seated love for photographic storytelling.
