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Alan Johnson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0760327491 ISBN 13: 9780760327494

Publisher: Motorbooks International, 2007

Synopsis

Even before Von Dutch and Ed Roth, the ultimate way to personalise your car was to lay wicked lines on top of the paintwork. Pinstripe speaks volumes, done with two neccesseties: an eye for style and a steady hand. In this book, veteran pinstriper Alan Johnson teaches you everything you need to know to get started, to increase mastery of this art form, or simply to understand how a good design comes about. With a primer on the history and evolution of pinstriping, this book launches into a a step-by-step guide to to the pinstriping process choosing paints, brushes, finding your unique style and technique, preparing surfaces, experimenting with designs both asymetricall and symetrical, freehnad striping, using grids and patterns. The basics of colour theory are expounded, and consideration is given to antique and classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles, and custom cars. For the more advanced pinstriper, there is tried-and-true advice on apprenticing and working car shows. Illustrated with vivid colour photography throughout, How to Pinstripe is the perfect source for beginners and veterans alike.

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Review:

I had no how-to books to instuct me. I needed Alan johnson's new book How to pinstripe. Johnson is a veteran pin-striper who will tell you what you need to know. --Cruzin magazine

Even before the heyday of Von Dutch and Big Daddy, the ultimate way to personlize your car or motorcycle was to lay some wicked lines on top of the paintwork. Done with a steady hand and an eye for style, pinstripe speaks volumes. In How to Pinstripe, acclaimed veteran pinstriper Alan Johnson teaches you everything you need to know to get started, to further your mastery of the form, or to simply understand how a good design comes together. Following a primer on the history and evolution of pinstriping, this book launches into a step-by-step guide to the pinstriping process - from choosing paint and brushes that suit your style and abilities, to preparing surfaces, experimenting with symetrical and asymetrical designs, striping freehand, and using grids and patterns. While stressing the importance of finding your own style and having fun with the hobby, AJ also explains the basics of colour thoery and unique considerations for antique and classic cars, hot rods and customs, and motorcycles. For more advanced pinstripers, theres also tried-and-true advice on apprenticing and working cars shows. Illustrated with colour photography throughout, How To Pinstripe is the perfect source for beginners and veterans alike. --Pinstriping UK, September 2008

From the Back Cover:

Even before the heyday of Von Dutch, Tommy the Greek, Dean Jeffries, and Big Daddy Roth, the ultimate (and often most economical) way to personalize your car or motorcycle was to lay some wicked lines on top of your paintwork. Done with a steady hand and an eye for style, pinstripes are the enamel cherry atop a steel sundae.In How to Pinstripe," acclaimed veteran striper Alan Johnson teaches you everything you need to know to get started, further your mastery of the form, and understand how a good design comes together. In addition to a primer on the history and evolution of pinstriping, Johnson explains every step of the pinstriping process, from choosing paint and brushes that suit your style and abilities, to preparing surfaces, experimenting with symmetrical and asymmetrical designs, striping freehand, and even using patterns. In addition to stressing the importance of finding your own style and having fun with the hobby, Johnson explains the basics of color theory and unique considerations for antique and classic cars, hot rods and customs, and motorcycles. For more advanced pinstripers, there's even tried-and-true advice on apprenticing and working car shows.Completely illustrated with step-by-step color photography throughout, How to Pinstripe" is a comprehensive source for stone-cold beginners and salty veterans alike.

About this edition

• Publisher: Motorbooks International
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0760327491
• ISBN 13: 9780760327494
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160