Up in Flames: The Art of Flame Painting | 
 enlarge | Authors: Tim Phelps, Sam Radoff
Publisher: Motorbooks
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 388636
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 10.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 0760323348
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.2286
EAN: 9780760323342
ASIN: 0760323348
Publication Date: July 1, 2006
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Product Description
Flame painting first lit up the hot rod world more than 50 years ago?and it’s still burning strong. At the heart of the art are a handful of innovators who have pushed the tradition to ever-greater heights over the past half-century?and these are the artists profiled in this book. Up in Flames introduces readers to the flame painters who best represent the talent and inspiration that give this particular art form its power, and whose stories best illustrate the evolution of the flame job. Each profile features full-color illustrations and photographs, examples of an artist’s range, and the painter’s own thoughts on style, career, and craft?all framed by an introduction that traces the flame job from its infancy to today’s modern techniques and designs. Also included is a unique and comprehensive - over 5 pages - timeline of the history of flames and painting. The profiled flame artists are: Dave Bell, Don “The Egyptian” Boeke, Robert E. “Bobbo” Dunn, Pete “Hot Dog” Finlan, Craig Fraser, Jack “The Italian” Giachino, Cary Greenwood, Art Himsl, Keith Knecht, Herb “The Line Doctor” Martinez, Tommy “Itchy” Otis, Rory Pentecost, Rod Powell, “Yosemite” Sam Radoff, Dennis Ricklefs, George Roybal, Steve Vandemon, and Mike “Wet” Willey.
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Up In Flames September 2, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a fifties guy and a big fan of flames. My daily driver has full length flames and is very kool, if I say so myself. This book is a must for any car guy. The photos are excellent, and the whole book is well worth the price.
These are gorgeous photos and inspirational insights November 7, 2006
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Flame painting hot rods is a surprisingly old art: some fifty years old - but it's not diminished during that time, and UP IN FLAMES; THE ART OF FLAME PAINTING will reach any who are interested in the specifics of flame painters, pinstripers, and others. Color photos of designs and designers pack profiles of some eighteen contemporary artists, covering the style, career and craft of flame painting past and present. These are gorgeous photos and inspirational insights any crafter will appreciate - car painters, in particular.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
I went up, in flames... September 20, 2006
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Although I was slightly... worried, u know.. "another" book.. expecting some lousy pictures, old cars, outdated, still.. I love flames, and designs, so.. such a price wouldn't be a major loss anyway.
The book arrived three days later (thanks for the fast shipping), and.. it was a great surprise.
Absolutely beautiful pictures.. no wait.. amazing pictures, great stories, amazing cars (wanna see more..), I mean.. u guys like flames, hot rods, Kulture..??? just go for it, great book, nothing other than compliments to write about.
Thanks to the authors, photographers, publishers, and.. the artists.
PS: gonna start my first real flame-job....
Flame lovers and car aficionados will just EAT THIS UP! July 7, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
If the history of world civilization had been written with such love and skill, and accompanied by photographs that were such a feast for the eyes, no one would have fallen asleep in class and everyone would know everything about the history of world civilization. In writing "Up in Flames", Tim Phelps has authored a glowing, stellar account of this head-turning art form that will forever morph grownups into teenagers again. Anyone whose eye was ever caught by a flamed tail fin will find themselves grateful that Tim still plays with cars. Tim and Paul: we in the Motor City salute you!
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