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Sundays with Von Dutch

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I enjoyed this book from many points of view. The artwork created by Von Dutch is second to none. He was a bit of a mystery, and much research has been put into this book to try and explain the gaps in his history. I also admired the low keyness of Von Dutch when he was creating his masterful pinstriping and other creative overhauls.

The way in which the book came about is equally as interesting with a series of Sundays put aside for the author to spend with the man who had become more of an enigma by this stage in his life. Fascinating reading!

I liked this book and recommend it, but I recommend it for the writing, and a glimps into a small segment of Von Dutch's life. If you are purchasing this book to see examples of his work, you will be disappointed. There are more photographs of him and the guns he created than pinstriping or painting. This book, like other books I have read about Ed Roth and the sixties car culture in general, are lacking in photographs of the actual work. I suspect that this is because much of the work was never photographed, and much of the actual work no longer exists. If you want to see a lot of photographs of the man himself, this is the book for you. If you want to read about Von Dutch during a short period of his life, then buy this book. If you are only interested in seeing his work, take a pass on this book; but it is doubtful that you will find any book loaded with photographs of his work.

This is a must have for any fan of Von Dutch. A candid look inside the life of Ken Howard in 1970. Great photos of the legend at home doing what he did best along with alot of interesting info. Packed with tons of excellent up close full color photos that have probably not been seen before this book. Check it out!

what more can I say- a well titled & enjoyable glance into a great persons' abilities.

I liked it so much, I gave it away to a freind after reading it-this stuff needs to be enjoyed!

I'm glad I read it.