'It's A Gas! The Allure of the Gas Station'

Background information

"The first gasoline was sold in pharmacies. But in the 1950s, the car had its big breakthrough. It became affordable for the masses, and as its popularity soared, gas stations mushroomed. 
They were staged as modern temples of mobility, futuristic and progressive. Located on the side of the road, they became the go-to place for youth and anyone who aspired to freedom and independence. 

Content

The illustrated book 'Schöner Tanken. Gas Stations and Their History', by Robert Klanten, Sally Fuls (eds.) explores the amazingly diverse world of these gas stations: Whether a functional high-tech temple, transit zone, movie set, abandoned ruin, or repurposed apartment building, the world of gas pumps is full of surprises. With a foreword by Jay Leno, American talk show legend and passionate car fan and collector.