Route 66 Turns 100. This Journey Is How We Honor It.

Name: Small Cars, Big Adventure: A Centennial Tribute to Route 66 | Coffee Table Book | Pre-Order
Brand: Anthony Schmidt Photography
SKU: SQ3262025
Price: 79.99 USD
Availability: InStock

A real cross-country journey documenting America’s most iconic highway.

In 2026, Route 66 reaches its 100th anniversary.

This project is a real cross-country journey documenting America’s most iconic highway. The road, the towns, and the stories that shaped generations. Led by Anthony Schmidt.

The journey is made possible through supporters who preorder the Route 66 coffee table book.

Preorder My Route 66 Coffee Table Book

Preorders directly fund the journey

An Official Route 66 Centennial Project

This journey and book are officially designated as part of the Route 66 Centennial celebration, recognizing the project as part of the broader effort to honor and preserve the road’s legacy.

That designation matters. It connects this work to a once-in-a-century moment and places it alongside other Centennial projects focused on history, preservation, and storytelling.

The Route 66 Centennial mark is used under license from the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership.

Learn more: https://www.route66centennial.org/

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Small Cars, Big Adventure: A Centennial Tribute to Route 66 | Coffee Table Book | Pre-Order

$79.99 USD

Route 66 turns 100 in 2026.

This coffee table book documents a once-in-a-century journey down America’s most iconic highway: created to honor the road, the towns, and the stories that shaped generations of travelers.

The book is part of a larger Route 66 project led by Anthony Schmidt, combining classic cars, photography, and a real cross-country journey into one meaningful work. Each image captures the spirit of the open road through Anthony’s distinctive miniature photography style, blending nostalgia with careful craftsmanship.

Book preorders help make the journey possible.

Why This Book Exists

Created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66
Documents a real cross-country journey, not a studio project
Features Anthony Schmidt’s signature miniature car photography
Designed as a lasting keepsake for Route 66 supporters and collectors
Officially designated as a Route 66 Centennial project

About Preorders

This book is currently available by preorder only.

Preorders help fund the Route 66 journey and the creation of the book itself. Once the preorder window closes, availability may be limited.

Estimated delivery: Summer 2026

Donate Directly: Support Anthony's Route 66 Journey

Preordering the book is the primary way to support the project.

Some supporters simply want to help keep the Route 66 journey moving. If you prefer not to preorder the book, or would like to make an additional contribution, you can support the project directly below.

Donations help offset travel and production costs and allow this once-in-a-century journey to be completed as planned.

Donation options

NOTE: Donations do not include the book

$10 – Mile Marker Support

Help move the Route 66 journey forward, one mile at a time.

$20 – Open Road Supporter

Support the journey across America’s most iconic highway.

$40 – Road Ahead Backer

Help cover travel and production costs along the route.

$100 – Centennial Legacy Contributor

Support a once-in-a-century Route 66 journey during its 100th anniversary.