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Last updated 25/06/2010

Books etc

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Learn How to Paint Signs

Traditional Signwriting Freestyle Guide

Wayne Tanswell

£12.00

An A5 book, which is self published but containing a wealth of information and help for the would be signwriter.

This book follows on from Wayne's earlier offering and exceptionally clear and simple to follow instructions.

PINSTRIPE PLANET II

IS IN STOCK NOW

ITS AWESOME THE BEST YET

Learn How to Paint Signs -

£18.00

Traditional Signwriting- Introductory Guide

Author - Wayne Tanswell ( ISBN No: 978-0-9562463-0-1 )

64 full colour pages include:

SIGN TECHNIQUES

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

BASIC & ITALIC BRUSH STROKES

LAYOUT GUIDELINES & PREPARATION

Kustom Graphics

£29.99

One of the greatest collections of Kustom Art available compiled by Korero Books

and including the Lowbrow art styles of everyone from Ger Peters to Vince Ray

Pinstriping Masters Volume II

Various

£25.00

If you loved Pinstriping Masters volume I then this will be a great addition to your archive

showcasing the best of the best from around the world with detailed biogs and hints and tips

How to Pinstripe

Alan Johnson

£16.99

Master pinstriper Alan (AJ) Johnson has been strping and teaching for a long time in the USA and is considered one of the top stripers today.

This full colour book is packed full of information which in conjunction with full colour pictures will make sure any budding striper gets all the information he needs in one place. Everything is explained in clear easy to understand sections and photos.

If you collect pinstriping books, or are looking for sound advice backed up with over 30 years experience this is an excellent investment.

How to Pinstriping

Hiro "Wildman" Ishii (Japan)

£11.50

A fantastic new book from the Mooneyes striping studio

covering striping lettering & gold leafing

B&W

Complete Guide to Pinstriping

Herb Martinez -

£14.99

This much waited for book from one of Pinstripings finest is now available in the UK
Packed full of information, step by steps and how to's that everyone from the true beginner to the ardent enthusiast will learn from - If you only buy one book - this is IT!

Sundays with Von Dutch

Richard Koch

£16.99

Relax and devour this superb new publication with over 100 photographs

of the man, and gain an amazing insight in to his life and work

during his self imposed excile from the scene. A fascinating read which

will appeal to anyone interested in the era or the man.

Tattooable Pinstripe Designs

Matt Stankis

Matt Stankis is extremely well known in the States for being aboth a pinstriper and tottooist. This book shows a range of designs that translate effectively from steel to skin.

Advance Pinstripe Art £16.99

Timothy Remus

500 Colour images over 144 pages . This book highlights 12 top pinstripers and their work.

Each chapter is on a seperate project start to finish. With full advice from the artists, answering all the questions frequently asked. Paperback publication

now in stock and it is awesome - full of amazing step by step projects with brilliant photography -

A MUST HAVE

Pinstripe Planet - Fine Lines from the Worlds Best £25.00

Various Editors including Art Schilling & Herb Martinez

Bursting with energy and imagination, this book covers the most exciting work by an international cast of pinstripers and Kuston Kulture artists. Contributors include promising future stars like Dirty Donny, Simon Watts and Skratch, as well as established names such as Jimmy C, Alan Johnson, “Wildman” Ishii, Makoto and Neil Meillard. Also covered a historical pioneers section covering the all greats such as Von Dutch, Ed “Big Daddy” Roth and Dean Jeffries

The editor Herb Martinez is a widely respected pinstriper, whose work has been shown in all the major hot rod publications. Even though he is based in Livermore, California he can be found pinstriping at meetings in Switzerland, Germany, England and Japan

Hardcover publication

Selling like hot cakes - get yours now

Up in Flames

£24.99

The art of pinstriping, pays tribute to the great custom painters of the past and present, featuring 18 of the most talented, award winning, and innovative flame painters and pinstripers with useful step by step how to section.

Compiled by Tom Phelps with Yosemite Sam Radoff. Hard Cover coffee table book 265mm x 260mm

50 Pinstriping Designs

£19,50

Top images from Herb Martinez - ideal for student or experienced striper.

Tattoo artists will also love this one.

Available on CD Rom with free Adobe 7 Reader included to open the PDFs

How to Paint Flames

£12.99

Flames are the ultimate way to make a statement with your ride. Applied to a hot rod, motorcycle, pickup truck, or tool box, a flame paint job is a great way to make a beautiful, personalized statement. You'll learn how to produce traditional flames, as well as variations such as "tribal" flames, realistic flames, ghost flames, and pinstripe flames. You'll even learn how to apply low-cost flames with a paint roller!

Painting tools and techniques are covered in depth along with dozens of tips and tricks that will make your flames stand out.

Even if you don't intend to paint your own flames, How To Paint Flames has the information you need to get the best paint job possible. If you do want to paint your own flames, this book is the first tool you need to buy.
Includes info on Traditional, tribal, pinstripe, ghost, rip, realistic and many other flame types.

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Bobbo's Little Book of Pinstripe Designs

£29.95

Here's an original from one of the original pinstipers, "BOBBO'S LITTLE BOOK OF PINSTRIPE DESIGNS"....with 128 one-sided pages in an 8 1/2" X 11" format with many pages of pinstripe designs, scrolls and tribals printed on quality lazer paper and spiral bound to simplify copying. Being one of the original pinstripers and custom painters in the 50's and at the request of many pinstripers he has put over 51 years of thought and design in this book and some pages have multiple designs and many of the designs are his famous one-line designs he calls "ONE LINERS", (one continuous line). An exceptional aid for beginners and professionals who have imagination brain freeze and need an imagination boost! Ideal for Tattoo designs too.

Kustom Kulture (new low price)

various

£17.50

This paperback version of a great book is a good introduction to the history of hot rod and custom art (Rat Fink, flying eyballs, pinstriping etc.) and the main three artists of the time. Plenty of colour illustrations and photos. A fascinating insight into the Kustom Kulture. A good one for anyones collection

How to Pinstripe!

Eddie Paul

£7.50

Eddie Paul's book on how to pinstripe (12 pages, circa 1979) is now a collectors item . Before this publication came out there was nothing but magazine articles written on the subject of pinstriping since the 1950's. The first real book written on the subject of using a brush was John C. Crim's "The Sword Striping Brush, It's Use and Handling, published by Crim, New Market, Virginia in 1956. The next "book" was Eddie's and then, believe or not, "Guide To Pinstriping" by Herb Martinez after that. Like the song says "it was a long time coming". So a great addition to your collection.

Pinstriping & Vehicle Graphics

John Hannukaine

£18.95

Pinstriping Masters Vol I (New Low Price)

£ 24.95

101 Pinstriping Ideas

& Pinstriping By Ed "Big Daddy" Roth

Take yer pick only £7.00 each

101 Pinstriping Ideas by Ed Roth (b/w)

Pinstriping by Wayne Watson

£21.95

Unlimited design ideas for freehand pinstriping. Both the beginner (minimal instructions for the beginner) and professional striper were considered in this text. If you are a beginner try to exercise patience and accuracy; speed and style will come with practice. Bear in mind you are not limited to black and white. Be creative - use appropriate colours - experiment. Start with Figure A. duplicate that - then move to B, then C. etc. The final step in each design has been enlarged for your convenience and better understanding. The design gets more complex and intricate as you move from step to step. So take a few deep breaths, relax and create your masterpiece! I love this book - Kris
Soft cover 8 1/2 by 11 inches 112 pages.

The Art of Freehand Pinstriping

by Dick Bird

£16.95

Custom Lettering And Pinstriping Techniques Book

Custom Lettering And Pinstriping Techniques

£11.95

Learn how to apply pinstripes with original brush method.

Covers necessary materials (paint brushes), pattern making, brush practice, letter shading technique, gold leaf gilding, and pinstriping technique. Includes sample alphabets.

COMPLETE GUIDE TO TRUCK LETTERING PINSTRIPING & GRAPHICS

Garry Steel

£25.00 NEW LOW PRICE
Now featuring 20 new gallery photos and a revised buyer's guide, this updated book shows you everything you need to know about vehicle lettering. More than 270 full-colour photos take you step-by-step through the truck lettering process. The author relates his 25 years of experience with spirit and humour, with chapters covering:

Estimating and selling

Designing the job

Conditions and location

Working with proper tools, brushes and paints

Techniques and tips

Pinstriping and decoration

Vinyl lettering

Gold leaf process