Pinstriping is the signature art of Kustom Kulture, pinstriping is the purest expression of a customizer's style. Pinstripe Planet, authored by one of the art's most respected practitioners, is a photographic and textual celebration of this unique decorative art form, a genuine instance of motor-Americana now making its mark around the globe. A historical and visual overview of pinstriping culture, the book takes readers into all the great shops-from Circle City Hot Rods and Baron Speed Shop to Romance of Rust and The Paintbox-and right into the action as a variety of rides ranging from hot rods and lowriders to old-school choppers and bobbers are striped up. Showcasing the distinct history and tradition of each region where the art flourishes, Pinstripe Planet features the work of today’s most influential contemporaries, such as Art Schilling, Jimmy C, Steve Chazyeka, and Herb Martinez in the United States; Tom Plate, John Leeson and Neil Meillard in Europe; Makoto Kobayashi in Japan; and Simon Watts in Australia. It also provides a look at the origins of pinstriping and its revival at the hands of the great Kenny ""Von Dutch"" Howard, Tommy the Greek and Ed ""Big Daddy"" Roth.
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Drive!, January 2007
“Even though he didn’t write it with a striping brush, it’s the most authoritative and comprehensive survey of pinstriping design – a critical aspect of the Kustom Kulture. Brilliantly illustrated in full color throughout, with many artwork examples shown in print for the first time, it’s THE essential resource for anyone into pinstriping … Like classic print-and-pinstriping schemes, Pinstripe Planet, is made to last – it’s printed on 130gsm art paper, with an imitation cloth cover and a 5-color UV varnished jacket.”
Iron Works, May 2007
“If you’ve ever been fascinated by the art of the pinstriper, Pinstripe Planet is for you. The case-bound book starts with the likes of Von Dutch and Ed Roth then rolls on to show the striking work of artists in the U.S., Europe, Japan and Australia. Flying eyeballs abound.”
CruZin’ Magazine, April 2007
“If you are wondering whether there is anything that can’t be pinstriped, it might be water. In this book there are striped cars, motorcycles, leather jackets, bowling balls, et al. A book about striping has to be attractive and this one is.”
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A photographic and textual celebration of a uniquely American motor-art form now making its way around the globe, this brilliantly illustrated book is also a history and visual overview of pinstriping culture. Pinstripe Planet takes readers inside all the great shops and right into the action as a variety of hot rigs are striped up. The book showcases the distinct history and tradition of each region where the art flourishes, and features the work of today’s most influential contemporaries—as well as the designs of greats (like Kenny “Von Dutch” Howard, Tommy the Greek and Ed “Big Daddy” Roth) who revived the tradition in the 1950s and spawned Kustom Kulture in the process.
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I'd been waiting for the release of this book for sometime since I picked up a promo flyer for it at an Art Exhibition in the UK (Pinstripes & Pistons-A Celebration of Kustom Kulture held at Scunthorpe, UK) It was worth the wait. There have been many books on the subject, but this one wraps everything up into one extremely informative & beautifully packaged volume. It doesn't attempt to be a "How to..." manual & why should it, there are plenty of other books out there for the budding striper. It showcases the current talent & the past masters of this fascinating art form. A real must have for both the curious "punter" & experienced pinstriper alike. My one moan was that my buddy Tootall Paul (Cornwall,UK) wasn't featured !!!
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A classic collector book,
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I was blown away by the coverage of artists in this book. It is outstanding in its entirety and should be part of everyones library who loves pinstriping. Since I am somewhat late in this review, I have purchased the second book and can recommend it as well. First rate!
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My son said the book was awesome! Just what he wanted!,
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My son,who is an intense graphic designer says the book I had sent him was Awesome! It has to be Awesome! He does not give out those acolades lightly.
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