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 : Rat Fink: The Art of Ed "Big Daddy" Roth

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 741
EAN: 9780867195446
ISBN: 0867195444
Label: Last Gasp
Manufacturer: Last Gasp
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 220
Publication Date: 2003-07
Publisher: Last Gasp
Studio: Last Gasp




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Book Description:
Born in Los Angeles and raised in the epicenter of the California hot rod explosion, Ed Roth created automotive forms purely from his own imagination. His hand-built creations and revolutionary techniques transformed car design, reinvented American hot rod culture and put Detroit on notice. Each of his creations transcended function and form to turn the American automobile into rolling sculpture. He fathered a movement known as Lowbrow Art, and his sculpture, design, and illustration inspired underground cartoonists and tattoo artists, and launched the careers of such artists as Robert Williams. This volume features articles, essays, and writing by Ilene Roth, Von Franco, Coop, Todd Schorr, The Pizz, Greg Escalante, and more.



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Ed Roth's subversive Rat Fink!
This is the definitive review of the lovably subversive Rat Fink, the iconic mascot of Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth.
This history of Rat Fink (along with some of his cohorts) evokes the heyday of Ed Roth and the Kustom Kulture he inspired.
Rat Fink personified the 'Anti-Disney' take on the world, popular among social outlaws (of the time) including hot rodders, bikers, and even skateboarders and surfers.
Never serious, but a sincere rebel, R. F. maintained his macabre sense of humor, ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great Book!
A great book for Ed Roth fans. Very nicely done. I would also get Ed "Big Daddy" Roth: His Life, Times, Cars, and Art for even nicer pictures. Long live Big Daddy!



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Awesome inspiration from The Big Daddy himself
The various individuals involved with this great man truly did him well by this book. It has motivated me to get out my mack stripers and get some! I'm even pinstriping my toilet seats, anything I can get my hands on! Some great stories and from a truly personal perspective. Great pics to go w/stories too!



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Rat Fink: The Art of Ed "Big Daddy" Roth
Book was in excellent condition. Speedy delivery. Thanks so much.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - wow
growing up in the 50's and 60's i can remember many of ed roths creations from custom autos to his wild artwork. this book is just packed with everything. its a joy to read and look at no matter what your age. its worth every penny and much more. dont think about it......buy it!







 






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