America's Wildest Show Rods of the 1960s and 1970s: Analysis and Opinions from George Barris, Darryl Starbird, Candy Joe Bailon, and Others (Cartech)
ran news release and cover image on p 13 of Issue #37 (Kustoms Illustrated2013-07-26)“Lavishly illustrated and well written, this is a wonderful new book that should be on every bubbletop lover’s bookshelf.” -Classic American, May 2014 (Classic American2014-04-11)America's Wildest Show Rods of the 1960s and 1970sprovides a wonderful assessment of futuristic cars and artistic automotive visions and is a fine pick for any interested in the history and culture of new-car launches of the times. It's a survey about the Show Rod era and the new cars developed during the times: cars never intended for street use or even any particular use. Wild visions of the model car industry blended with the efforts of manufacturers and are both covered in a delightful survey of show car design, modeling, and promotion. Color photos throughout make for a satisfying, lovely celebration recommended for any auto hobbyist or transportation shelf! (James CoxMidwest Book Review2013-09-13)review and cover image on page 16 of November issue of Hemmings Classic Car; nothing stellar enough to write a quote from (Richard LentinelloHemmings Classic Car2013-09-17)"This book belongs in every custom car aficionado's library." -Alan Mayes, Ol' Skool Rodz, January 2014 (Alan MayesOl' Skool Rodz2013-10-08)"From the sublime to the ridiculous, they're all in this book, and author Gosson has convened a kangaroo court of custom builders both current and contemporary- including Gene Winfield, Darryl Starbird and George Barris- to add details and comments on the host of custom specials in this packed softback." -American Car Magazine, November 2013 (American Car Magazine2013-10-14)"Actually, anyone with an interest in the car culture--even the mainstream on--will want this book because, as show rod designer Ed Newton points out in one of the three forewords by movers and shakers, these show circuit confections are 'what Detroit could have made, if they had some balls.'" -speedreaders.info, October 2013 (speedreaders.info2013-10-23)review (with nothing worth posting to website) and cover image on page 90 of tkc mag (UK Pub) Nov/Dec 2013 (tkc mag2013-11-04)"For those who grew up slicking Hot Wheel cars like 'The Red Baron' across their parents' kitchen floor or who spent hours at a workbench in a basement assembling plastic kits of 'Uncertain T' or the 'Batmobile,' this book is your model glue-fueled trip into nostalgia." -Hemmings Muscle Machines, December 2013 (Hemmings Muscle Machines2013-11-04)review and cover image on page 43 of Nov 21, 2013 issue; nothing worth putting on website (Old Cars Weekly2013-11-07)AMERICA'S WILDEST SHOW RODS OF THE 1960S & 1970S (9781613250365, $29.95) provides a fine survey of the show rods of two decades, and packs its pages with color photos as it covers the major people involved in promoting, designing and building these art cars. From customization specs and approaches to interviews with restorers and surveys of different show rods, this is a solid pick for any transportation history holding. (Midwest Book Review2014-02-10)http://www.customcarchronicle.com/reviews/book-reviews/ (Hoving RikCustom Car Chronicle2014-05-13)