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Legendary Corvettes... 9.7.2010 Filed under Products > Book Reviews ...'Vettes Made Famous on Track and Screen hit the Studio this week, and we're absolutely hooked on this one...
Written by Randy Leffingwell, and featuring some absolutely stunning photography by Dave Wendt, this is certainly a must-have for any Corvette enthusiast. Whether you're a hard-core fanatic, a racing junkie, or just love anything Corvette, this volume definitely has something for everyone.
With over 100 color photos, this book would stand well on its own... but the read is investigative, exciting and mind-bogglingly stuffed with trivia and facts...
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•Recent Blog Entries
Corvette Week... originally published 8.29.2010 ...jut sorta crept up, and became the running theme in the Studio, with the C2ZR1 making a debut in Carlisle, some new 'Vette books and more... ...corvette madness
Hot Rods and BMX... originally published 8.1.2010 ...go together like Keith Black and Hemi, like Road and Track, and like old guys wheezing and racing bikes. What? Yes, it's the Second Annual Hot Rod Industry... ...bmx racing and hot rods
Some new art... originally published 7.16.2010 ...from hot rod design and renderings to t-shirt art, graphic and web design, it's been busy here, and we thought we'd share some of the latest with you... ...hot rod art and design
Rubber Meets the Road... originally published 6.19.2010 ...as the 2010 Amsoil/Street Rodder Magazine Road Tour car leaves the shop and hits the nationwide tour schedule... ...tour car is finished
New Tees... originally published 6.10.2010 ...are in stock, and we have a limited number remaining of our Art Ragz line, a low-priced but way-cool, 3-color tee that perfect for working in the shop... ...hot rod t-shirts
International Flavor... originally published 6.3.2010 ...by way of Australia's Fuel Magazine! We were honored with an artist' profile and interview in the killer magazine, and sneak a peek at the amazing fourth issue... ...hot rod art feature
Custom Car Ideas... originally published 6.1.2010 ...can often be elusive, or worse, hard to organize when you've collected a few hundred reference photos. Fear not, Motorbooks has you covered again... ...custom car ideas book
Goodies... originally published 5.6.2010 ...and all sorts of cool work, too! We take a quick look at the hot rod art, design and new social pages pouring out of the studio... ...see more t-shirt, web and hot rod design work
Barn finds... originally published 4.2.2010 ...and hidden gems, along with the stories behind them are the oder of the day in Tom Cotter's book, The Cobra in the Barn, and we give it a read... ...more rare cars and lost treasures here
Build a Killer Street Machine... originally published 3.25.2010 ...with this great new Motorbooks title from author Jeffereson Bryant. It's a modern look at the build and project planning process... ...plan and build your street machine here
Third-gen 'Vette book... originally published 3.19.2010 ...makes its way into the main reference library in the Studio, and man, is this thing LOADED with information, photos and awesome reference... ...more Corvette reference material here
iKick. It certainly does... originally published 3.18.2010 ...and we're absolutely stoked to have this monster punding away in the Studio, thanks to our good friends at Kicker... ...get an in-depth look at the iKick 501 here
Challenger and 'Cuda, 1970-74... originally published 3.14.2010 ...looking between the covers of Jim Schild's comprehensive and amazingly useful reference guide to Barracuda and Challengers fro '70-'74... ...check out the complete book review here
Quick Studio Update... originally published 3.5.2010 ...with a magazine cover car, artwork sightings, in-progress projects, the Ridler Award, a fresh newsletter and more... ...more new projects and sightings here
A Grand time in Pomona... originally published 2.1.2010 ...as we strolled the buildings and outdoor show at the 61st Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona this past weekend... ...more from the 61st GNRS
The Nomad-ness continues... originally published 1.25.2010 ...with a neat sneak-peek at a killer 1955 Chevy Nomad currently under construction. From design to completion, we'll keep you posted on this bithin' Tri-Five ... ...check out the fabrication here
Chasing 9's in 2010... originally published 1.5.2010 ...and Blake's first-gen Firebird is well on the way! Starting the year with a low 10-second blast right out of the garage, things are looking good... ...more racing and updates here
Looking Back on '09... originally published 12.17.2009 ...and giving a huge thank you to all who helped to make it a year full of great projects, and looking towards a much better 2010 for our industry... ...more from the year in review here
Muscle in Motion... originally published 10.10.2009 ...as we review Martyn Schorr's chronicle of the Motion Performance legacy, a mind-bending trip through performance car history indeed... ...get a musclecar history lesson here
Hiring a hot rod designer... originally published 9.28.2009 ...doesn't have to be difficult or confusing. We take a look at five tips that will help you find the right designer to start your project off right... ...learn some valuable tips here
•News and Feeds
•Specials and Deals
If you're a long-time visitor to the site, or just know us, then you already know how we enjoy the hell out of saving our clients and friends some cash... simply because we love saving some ourselves! From time to time (usually a few times per month), we'll hide a deal someplace on the site... it might be a freet shirt, a sticker, something from one of our pals in the industry, a break on design work and costs... or even a coupon for the online store!
Looking for a great deal on a magazine subscription? Grab your favorite titles in our Bookstore (most at just about a buck an issue!), and get a fantastic 2-for-1 deal now through the end of April! Details here!
How about some budget-priced tees for around the shop, garage, studio, beach, cookout this Summer? We have you covered!
Our slick new Art Ragz lineup will save you some dough, and you'll stay & look cool! Grab 'em here, in sizes small-2XL, for a limited time only!
The new "Mystery Print Packs":
How cool is this: 8x10-inch prints normally sell here for $12.00/ea. I've decided that a fun way to get more bang for the buck (and handle some Holiday shopping, too!) would be to offer some "package" deals. Amplifying the "fun" part works like this: You buy a "Mystery Print Pack" for $30, and you get two random 8x10 prints, PLUS a special 8x10-inch print (one not normally offered as an 8x10), AND.... how about this: Every fifth pack sold gets a signed, 19x13-inch print (it'll be a cool one) thrown in! There you have it.... You get a print for 1/2 off PLUS a shot at a limited-edition, signed print (could be a $50. bonus!)... make that a one-in-five shot! Check it out here!
Look for another HUGE sale announcement soon... Naturally, our Newsletter insiders will have first dibs... Why not subscribe today and get in on the fun, too?
More soon...
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be sure to check out the VIDEO PAGE! We'll be adding more and more to the library as we go, but for starters, we've thrown some video of the Grand National Roadster Show Hall of Fame luncheon, as well as a couple of favorites into the mix. Go there, watch, and then thank us.
...or, if you're looking to fill a book shelf, make an impression with a bitchin' coffee-table book, or just make it look like you read, snag a copy of The Hot Rod Art Book: Masters of Chicken Scratch, and dig on some killer automotive art and hot rod design...
