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Hot Rod Pin-ups II

Author: David Perry

Following on the success of his 2005 bestseller Hot Rod Pin-ups, ace photographer David Perry offers an all-new collection of images winningly riffing on the timeless theme of girls ‘n’ cars—specifically, girls ‘n’ hot rods. In the garage, on the road, at the race, these sumptuous pictures by the acknowledged master of contemporary hot rod pin-up photography recall classic 1950s illustrators like Vargas and Elvgren. But the beauties in Perry’s photographs have been transported to–and, it seems, transported by–the cluttered chop shops, deafening drag strips, and dusty highways that hot rods call home. Sharing top billing are the cars of many of today’s top builders, as well as painstakingly perfect wardrobes and settings. Essays by male and female stars of the hot rod world round out this delightful book.

Format: Hardbound
Pages: 144
Length: 10.875 x 9.25
ISBN-13: 9780760331712
ISBN: 0760331715
Catalog ID: 145392

Price: $35.00

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Hot Rod Pin-ups

Author: David Perry
Foreword: Robt. Williams

Reviews:
“Edgy, but tastefully fun photographs of 1950s-style pin-up hip kittens and cool, down-and-dirty hot rods. Artistically shot, well-presented stuff. And, you’ll like the cars, too.” - Motor Trend

About the book:
For as long as young men have been channeling, chopping, and hopping up rods and customs, women - whether loyal girlfriends or trouble-seeking “bad girls” - have been an integral to their scene. In this unique portfolio evoking great 1950s pin-up artists like Vargas and Elvgren, talented photographer David Perry depicts models in and out of cherry-picked rods and customs wearing painstakingly chosen period dress and hairstyles. More than 100 photos present these modern-day pin-ups under three themes: Garage, Cruising, and Race. In addition, essays explore each topic and are also accompanied by pulp novel covers, period mags, and ads that place the photography in a historical context. Captions identify the car owners, photo location, and, where appropriate, interesting car specs and histories.

About the author:
David Perry has been burning film since he was 10 years old. Born in Denver, Colorado, and raised in Southern California, he studied photography at Art Center College of Design. A professional photographer since 1986, Perry has had his work published, collected, and exhibited worldwide; current and past examples can be seen at www.davidperrystudio.com. His other books include Hot Rod (Chronicle Books, 1997) and Bordertown (Chronicle Books, 1998).

Format: Hardbound
Pages: 144
Length: 10w x 10h
ISBN-13: 9780760321096
ISBN: 0760321094
Catalog ID: 139305AP

Price: $34.95

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