Richard Petty: Images of the King (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

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SpeedTV.com, Dec. 21, 2005

“With a title like Richard Petty: Images of the King, one would expect an album of excellent photographs of the greatest stock driver in history. Dick Conway delivers! Most of the 250 images in the book are his … and they are excellent.

 

“But it is Ben Blake’s text that puts this book on another level. He not only documents WHEN Petty was crowned ‘The King,’ … but WHY he was ‘The King.’”

Richmond Times-Dispatch, Sept. 11, 2005

“For the new fan who wants an accessible look at NASCAR’s most enduring icon, this book offers an entertaining, dazzling display. For the veteran NASCAR follower, this book is like an archeological find, treasured artifacts of a man and an era that will never be matched.”

Classic American (UK), Winter 2006

“They say you can’t judge a book by its cover. Cobblers. One glance at the cover of this mighty volume will give you a very, very good idea about what’s inside."

Product Description

Although the late Dale Earnhardt matched Richard Petty's record of seven NASCAR points titles, no one-not Earnhardt nor, most likely, any racer in the future-will approach several of King Richard's career records: 200 NASCAR victories, seven Daytona 500 wins, victories in 10 straight races (1967), 1,184 races started, and 712 top-10 finishes. In a sport where competitors are idolized, no one before or since has enjoyed as much fame and popularity as Richard Petty.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; First edition (May 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760320411
• ISBN-13: 978-0760320419
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 11 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #406,375 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars For all Richard Petty Fan!, April 8, 2008

By	Joni D. Gjermundson "Good Witch of the North" (Dickinson, ND United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book for my husband and I don't think there is a night that goes by that he isn't flipping through it. If you are a true Petty fan, this is the book for you! The commentary is wonderful and the pictures are great.