Books › Arts & Photography › Man-Made Objects

Sundays With Von Dutch

Name: Sundays With Von Dutch
Price: 36.02 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (12 reviews)

4.7 of 5 Stars: Man-Made Objects - Sundays With Von Dutch

$36.02

Buying Options

Description

Book Synopsis: A famously crazed presence in the hot rod movement of the 1950s, rediscovered in the 1980s when ’50s nostalgia swept pop culture, Kenneth “Von Dutch” Howard spent more than a decade essentially missing-in-action from the scene he’d helped to create and define. It was during that time—on four consecutive Sundays in 1970—that Richard Karl Koch visited Von Dutch in his Calabasas, California, home to photograph the father of modern pinstriping and soul of the hot rod movement for a cover story for the Los Angeles Times’ Sunday supplement, West magazine. Koch’s candid and colorful photographs from those shoots, the vast majority published here for the first time, provide a window on Von Dutch’s missing years. Here we see the enigmatic icon in his many guises, from cantankerous genius to freewheeling goof, machining handgun parts in his famous workshop/bus, casually clowning with vehicles left at his home by his friend Steve McQueen (including the car Von Dutch built for McQueen’s 1969 film, The Reivers), and working at the pinstriping that sealed his fame. Accompanied by captions that bring to light further facets of this period of Von Dutch’s life and career, these photographs illustrate a little-known and largely fascinating chapter of hot rod history.

Details

Discover the untold story of Kenneth "Von Dutch" Howard, the iconic figure who shaped the hot rod movement of the 1950s. In our book, "Sundays With Von Dutch," you'll delve into the captivating world of this enigmatic artist and explore the missing years of his influential career. Rediscover Von Dutch's genius through Richard Karl Koch's never-before-published photographs, capturing the essence of this hot rod legend.

Step into Von Dutch's Calabasas, California, home as Koch takes you on a visual journey back to the 1970s. Witness Von Dutch in his various roles, from the cantankerous genius tirelessly working in his workshop/bus to the playful and carefree spirit, sharing laughs with his close friend, Steve McQueen. These captivating images offer a rare glimpse into the life and artistry of Von Dutch, including his renowned pinstriping work that sealed his fame.

Delve into this little-known chapter of hot rod history as our carefully crafted captions shed light on Von Dutch's intriguing life during his absence from the scene. Immerse yourself in the world of Von Dutch, where passion and creativity collide, leaving an indelible mark on the hot rod movement. With the majority of Richard Karl Koch's remarkable photographs presented here for the first time, you'll experience a truly unique and valuable piece of automotive history.

Uncover the legacy of Von Dutch and immerse yourself in the captivating world of hot rods with "Sundays With Von Dutch." Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a collector's item that brings to life the man behind the legend. Embrace the nostalgia, relive the excitement, and be inspired by the genius of Von Dutch. Order your copy now!

See All Buying Options...

More Details...