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- 9780760360699
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN-10
0760360693
ISBN-13
9780760360699
eBay Product ID (ePID)
248541738
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Publication Name
Hot Rod Empire : Robert E. Petersen and the Creation of the World's Most Popular Car and Motorcycle Magazines
Language
English
Subject
Editors, Journalists, Publishers, Rich & Famous, Publishing, Automotive / History, Automotive / Pictorial, Business
Publication Year
2018
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Transportation, Language Arts & Disciplines, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
31.1 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-014094
Reviews
It's jam-packed with hot rodding's biggest personalities...artfully designed for a timeless look...it's sure to be a book you'll reference for decades to come, I highly recommend this book; auto enthusiasts will find it engaging and it will evoke many memories of automotive times gone by.
Illustrated
Yes
Synopsis
Hot Rod Empire celebrates the birth and explosive growth of the transportation hobby under Petersen's watch., Hot Rod Empire details Robert E. Petersen's creation of Hot Rod Magazine in the 1940s and the Petersen Publishing empire that grew to the mainstream juggernaut we know today. The end of World War II marked the release of pent-up war-years energy and the desire to live . For many this meant indulging in long-denied purchases, like a new car. For another group, including young vets, it meant a return to car building and racing . Money, exciting new cars, and speed parts all flowed freely in post-war America . Robert Petersen, a young SoCal-based photographer and Army Air Corps vet, noted the rapidly growing hot rod scene in and around Los Angeles. His first move was to organize the Los Angeles Hot Rod Exhibition in 1948. His second, and brilliant, move was to launch at the same event the first edition of Hot Rod magazine . From this launch pad, Petersen Publishing Company would grow to become the most influential enthusiast publisher in America. Petersen's magazines were rallying points for all aspects of the car, truck, and motorcycle hobbies, well as nurturing and promoting all aspects from car building to racing to show events. Hot Rod, Motor Trend, Car Craft, Motorcyclist, Off-Road and Four Wheel Drive and some 75 other enthusiast titles dominated magazine racks and provided substantial influence over transportation and numerous other hobbies. Hot Rod Empire celebrates the birth and explosive growth of the transportation hobby under Petersen's watch., Hot Rod Empire celebrates the birth and explosive growth of the transportation hobby under Petersen's watch. The end of World War II marked the release of pent-up war-years energy and the desire to live. For many this meant indulging in long-denied purchases, like a new car. For another group, including young vets, it meant a return to car building and racing. Money, exciting new cars, and speed parts all flowed freely in post-war America. Robert Petersen, a young SoCal-based photographer and Army Air Corps vet, noted the rapidly growing hot rod scene in and around Los Angeles. His first move was to organize the Los Angeles Hot Rod Exhibition in 1948. His second, and brilliant, move was to launch at the same event the first edition of Hot Rod magazine. From this launch pad, Petersen Publishing Company would grow to become the most influential enthusiast publisher in America. Petersen's magazines were rallying points for all aspects of the car, truck, and motorcycle hobbies, well as nurturing and promoting all aspects from car building to racing to show events. Hot Rod, Motor Trend, Car Craft, Motorcyclist, Off-Road and Four Wheel Drive and some 75 other enthusiast titles dominated magazine racks and provided substantial influence over transportation and numerous other hobbies. Hot Rod Empirecelebrates the birth and explosive growth of the transportation hobby under Petersen's watch., Hot Rod Empire details Robert E. Petersen's creation of Hot Rod Magazine in the 1940s and the Petersen Publishing empire that grew to the mainstream juggernaut we know today.
LC Classification Number
Z473.P417S76 2018
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- w***7 (192)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSeller could not have done better. Item described as "Like New" was actually new, in original shrink wrap. It arrived in only two days with free postage. And the price was great. Thank you!
- v***c (1488)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived quickly even with Media Mail. Book was packaged securely. The condition was near mint, with an excellent quality and appearance. I would rate this a Fantastic value. Communication was clear, concise and quick, and the seller was very helpful. I would most certainly do business with them again. Give them a look, and buy/bid with confidence. Thank you very much for your time, attention and help. Many Thanks!!! A+A+A+A+A+Stalin's Armour, 1941–1945: Soviet Tanks at War, Tucker-Jones, Anthony, 97815267 (#167205938836)
- t***a- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePacked very well, shipped ahead of schedule at the best shipping rate (free!) & received very quickly! Book is in better condition than described & very conservatively graded. Seller is excellent to do business with, a perfect communicator! Thanks very much from a very satisfied 1st time buyer! Would happily buy from again! Grade: A+Weight Watchers Mini Series: Best-Ever Chicken, Weight Watchers, 9781471131653 (#166452257869)