Kniha-Billy Connoly- Route 66

Billy Connoly - music lover, biker, scourge of all things dull and mundane - has dreamed of traveling the legendary Route 66 since he first heard Chuck Berry sing the greatest rock 'n' roll record of all time. And now he's got his chance - he's riding his custom-built tricycle in search of the real America that can still be found off this nation's highways. Travelling all of its 3,666 kilometres (2,278 miles), from the skyscrapers of Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier in California, Billy's journey takes him past many of the quintessential icons of the United States: the Gateway Arch in St Louis, Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon, and a few vestigial one-of-a-kind, neon-lit gas stations and diners that once lined the road. But the road also gives him the opportunity to get to know the people who call this road home, from Mervin, an Amish carpenter, to Rob, who, like Billy, is an avid banjo player and obsessive musical instrument collector, to Angel, one of the many people who are determined to keep the spirit of the Mother Road alive. Funny, poignant and inspiring all at once, the stories he collects along the way tell the story of modern America. And maybe they'll inspire a few people to get on their bikes, too. With an instinct for a good story that is second to none and an infectious enthusiasm that has made him our most compelling national treasure, Billy Connolly is the ultimate road trip guide.