The Big Book of Car Culture
“Satisfyingly more than a pictorial pot-boiler, these 320 oversized pages show signs of thoughtful research on everything from the Lincoln Highway (Route 66 for an earlier generation) to Earl Scheib (‘I’ll paint any car any color for only $29.95’).” Road & Track "If you’re looking for a good all-around book about American car culture, then this is it! Beautifully illustrated with period colour (where possible) pictures.” Classic American (UK) While countless books have been devoted to single roadside-culture and car-related subjects, none have addressed in one volume American pop cultures love affair with the automobile. But what is that love affair, if not an expanse of fond memories and compelling kitsch as vast as the nation itself?

This smorgasbord offers discriminating readers a tasty A-Z assortment of entries and accompanying images touching upon all the old chestnuts (Route 66, drive-in restaurants, filling stations, et al) as well as some edgier topics to appeal to younger generations interested in the seedier and/or more whimsical sides of roadside America (i.e, Earl Scheib, the Chicago entrepreneur who promised to paint any car for $99, or 1950s juvenile-delinquent hot rod films.

This large book of 320 pages contains 200 colour and 200 black and white illustrations and is a fantastic reference that sure to be read again and again!

The Ultimate Airbrush Handbook
The most comprehensive how-to book ever written about airbrushing. Every question you could have about studio set-up, equipment or basic painting technique is answered. Complete instruction in Airbrush Control and Technique. Proven step by step lessons in every chapter that teach you how to operate an airbrush with confidence. Learn to paint like the pros. A must have title for any airbrush painter.

Basic Airbrush operation and maintenance, step by step beginner lessons, the entire airbrush system is explained in detail. Shop set-up and essential materials are discussed in detail, airbrush types are explained, body art and temporary tattoos, automotive airbrushing, methods and materials, model and figurine painting, craft airbrushing, interior decoration and stencilling, commercial and fine art, fingernails, Tee-shirts and leathers, airbrushing education.

Guest artists include, Robert Anderson, Lindy Brown, A.D. Cook, Laura Morgan-Glass, Tom Grossman, Sheri Hoeger, Kirk Lyebecker, Andrea Mistretta, Mark Rush and Richard Sturdevant.

Turbocharging Performance Handbook
Turbocharging is the time-proven way to get more power out of an engine, especially smaller ones. With fuel prices increasing, its something more and more tuners need to know about. This is the book to turn to. The definitive resource on turbocharging - from ignition to intercooler, exhaust to EMS - this book tells you all you need to know, whether you’re planning a scratch-built turbo engine, converting a non-turbo motor, or troubleshooting OEM turbo equipment. There's even a chapter for turbocharging diesel engines. Author Jeff Hartman offers thorough, clear, and useful information on every aspect of turbocharging. And, after discussing the components and processes in general terms, he presents a number of case studies that complete the picture, providing a real-world understanding of how these modifications actually work.

Ultimate Garages
The garage is more than just a place to store cars. It is a place to work, hang out, and show off the vehicles that are an integral part of car lover’s lifestyles.

This lushly illustrated, large-format gift book caters to America’s fascination with the garage and looks at 25 of the most incredible garages in the United States.

The list of garages in compiled by author Phil Berg is a mix of over-the-top garages built by some of the most well-known names in the auto industry, including Bob Lutz, Ken Gross, Brock Yates, Pat Genahl, and Bruce Meyer.

Amazing garages from Peter Mullens fantastic underground garage full of Delahaye roadsters and famous celebrity garages are also featured in full colour detail.

Ultimate Auto Detailing Projects
Today's detailer wants bite-sized projects they can tackle in a few hours on the weekend. They also appreciate knowing exactly how much time and what supplies need to be arranged beforehand so they are not surprised halfway through a hands-on procedure.

This book is, first and foremost a tool. The book explains all the techniques and products needed, lays out detailed schedules, and explains the cost in time. By allowing readers to stop the progression of projects wherever or whenever they wish, this book appeals to a wide range of readers.

The crisp, all-colour photography demonstrates the results that can be achieved through proper detailing and helps illustrate the techniques that anyone can use to make their car look good as new.

Up in Flames The Art Of The Flame
Hardcover coffee table book. “We shouldn’t be telling you about this - not if we ever hope to publish another story about the history of flame painting - recently released a great book... covers the story of flaming and ‘striping from its earliest days right until today.’ Grab a copy for everyone on your Christmas list and one copy for yourself.” Rod & Custom “Phelps’ book is the best book on the history of this aspect of rods and customs.” Drive!

“Whether you’re a casual admirer of flames or a full-on fanatic, this is another must-have for any gearhead collection.” Classic Trucks Flame painting first lit up the hot rod world more than 50 years ago-and it's still burning strong. At the heart of the art are a handful of innovators who have pushed the tradition to ever-greater heights over the past half-century-and these are the artists profiled in this book. Up in Flames introduces readers to the flame painters who best represent the talent and inspiration that give this particular art form its power, and whose stories best illustrate the evolution of the flame job. Each profile features full-colour illustrations, many examples of an artist's range, and the painter's thoughts on style, career, and craft-all framed by an introduction that traces the flame job from its infancy to today's modern techniques and designs.

Performance Wheel & Tyre Handbook
Drivers buy more wheels and tires for their cars and trucks than any other aftermarket accessory. This book is a comprehensive source for wheel and tire information. Whether you want to know how your wheels and tires actually work and how they affect vehicle performance, or whether you just need advice as to what best suits your vehicle, this book provides the information you are looking for.

This book covers daily use and competition cars and trucks, including off-road, circle track, drag, autocross, rally, and show vehicles.

Beginning with a chapter on vehicle dynamics, with explanations of center-of- gravity, slip angle, yaw, roll, and pitch. Author Richard Newton then moves on to general information about tires and wheels - from materials and construction to use and maintenance. The author also explores how this general information applies to specific types of vehicles, using pertinent examples throughout.

Automotive Upholstery Handbook
In this revised edition, learn to make and install complete interiors in your car, truck or van. The author teaches you how to sew like an expert, and avoid costly mistakes.

Learn to recover and build bench bucket seats, make headliners and carpets, plus how to build boat seats from scratch. Materials are described with specific recommendations for vinyl, cloth, velvet, leather, Nimbus, panel board, etc. Indispensable for anyone interested in upholstery with 550 black and white illustrations.

Dave Perewitz: Chopper Master and King of Flames
“Intriguing book - A must-have collector’s piece for the biker’s bookshelf.” Born to Ride This magnificently presented hardcover book by Dave Perewitz with full color dustjacket let’s his work speak for itself: A brief glance at - let alone a ride on - one of his custom creations, with its perfect blend of engineering, design, aesthetics, performance, power, personality, and beauty, speaks volumes about why Dave is one of the top chopper builders in the world. Here, for the first time, Dave Perewitz tells his story.

With journalist and long time motorcyclist Mike Seate, Perewitz describes the long years, hard work, and unflagging passion that transformed him from a kid with his first motorcycle (a 1964 Harley-Davidson Sportster) into a star riding his latest creation into the Easyriders Bike Show in Dallas while the cameras of the Discovery Channel rolled.

The autobiography of a man who has been a major influence in the custom motorcycle industry for 30 years, this absorbing book offers a rare look at how a self-taught designer, mechanic, painter, and fabricator managed to build the American dream his own way, bike by custom bike.