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.      

This is a soft-covered book, 6 ½ by 9 ½ inches in size, with 128 pages. The photos on the front and back and inside covers are in color.  The photos in the book are photographed in VIVID BLACK & WHITE TABLE OF CONTENTS: THIRTY TWO PAGES OF FEATURETTES:  A look at 32 different customs. RON GUIDRY INTERVIEW:  A Renegades Of Long Beach Car Club member, Ron's famed 1936 Ford coupe was lost in the Barris shop fire of 1957. THE TOP 10 CUSTOMS:  Presenting the 10 Best Customs for 2009. STYLING STUDIO:  Ace stylist Ronald O'Neal presents customizing ideas for the '50-52 Chevrolet, '41 Nash, & '53 Plymouth models. BOOK REVIEWS:  Reccomendations on reading material for custom car fans. CUSTOM CAR MODELS:  Presenting the modeling talents of Bill Stillwagon. FEATURE CARS:  The Green Machine '50 Ford, Bay City Poncho '64 Pontiac, Black 'Flake Beauty '58 Dodge, Buick By Dean '50 Buick, The Best Flames Around '50 Ford. GERALD TWAMLEY INTERVIEW:  Twamley's 1954 Chevrolet was one of the most famous semi-customs of the Southern California scene in the 1950's. GERALD TWAMLEY'S PHOTO ALBUM:  A look back at early car shows, Southern California style.

Even before the heyday of Von Dutch and Big Daddy, the ultimate way to personalize 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, pinstripes speak volumes. In How to Pinstripe, acclaimed veteran striper 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 symmetrical and asymmetrical designs, striping freehand, and using grids and patterns. While stressing the importance of finding your own style and having fun with the hobby, Johnson also explains the basics of color theory 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 car shows. Illustrated with color photography throughout, How to Pinstripe is the perfect source for beginners and veterans alike. Format: Softbound Pages: 160