Books & Magazines

Advanced Pinstripe Art by Timothy Remus

145 pgs. , full color w/ how to's, choosing the right paint, keep your lines straight, create circles & curves, etc.
Featuring top pinstripers like:
"East Coast" Artie Shilling, Dan Kite, Keith Hanson, Jon Kosmoski, Robert Pradke, Mark Peters,Nick Pastura, Steve "Wizard" Chaszeka,
"a must have book for both beginners & pro's."
Yosemiti"Sam Radoff, Dennis Ricklefs

Price: $24.95

Up in Flames; The Art of Flame Painting by Tim Phelps with "Yosemiti" Sam Radoff

156 pgs.
A large, "full color" book that features the work of 18 of the top Custom Painters & Pinstripers of the past & present. Includes : A basic "how to" paint flames.
Some of the artists included are: Dave Bell, Don "The Egyptian" Boeke , Pete "Hot Dog" Finlan, Jack "The Italian" Giacino, Art Hims, Herb "The Line Dr." Martinez, Rod Powell,"
Yosemiti"Sam Radoff, Dennis Ricklefs

Price: $34.95

Pinstriping Masters 2

The long-awaited sequel to Pinstriping Masters, this book features 25 pinstriping professionals, galleries of their work, and step-by-step instructions of some of their signature techniques. Peek over the shoulders of Andy Anderson, John Hannukaine, Gary Jensen and other top talents as you see them sketch, prepare, execute, and finish a complete design.

Price: $29.95

How To Pinstripe

by Alan Johnson-Learn how to stripe hot rods, clasic cars, motorcycles. Choose the right paint. Prepare the surface and plan designs. Learn proper brush techniques.

Price: $25.95

Pinstripe Planet: Fine Lines from the World's Best
General Editor: Herb Martinez

Bursting with energy and imagination, this book covers the most exciting work by an international cast of pinstripers and Kustom Kulture artists. Contributors include promising future stars like Dirty Donny, Simon Watts and Skratch, as well as established names such as Jimmy C, "Wildman" Ishii, Makoto and Neil Meillard. Also included is a historical pioneers section covering the all time greats such as Von Dutch, Ed Roth and Dean Jeffries.

Order from Xcaliber, and Mr. J. himself will autograph your book!

Price: $34.95

ED "BIG DADDY" ROTH: HIS LIFE, TIME, CARS, AND ART

To some, Ed Roth was a greasy-fingered counter-culture renaissance man. To others, he's the creator of Rat Fink and builder of some of the most creative custom cars ever to get a coat of candy paint. This book covers it all, from art to custom cars, monster shirts to VW-powered trikes, pinstriping to plastic models -- and the wild life that brought it all together. Many pictures in both color and B&W. Foreword by Robert Williams. Hardcover.eator of Rat Fink and builder of some of the most creative custom cars ever to get a coat of candy paint. 182 pgs

Price: $30

Pinstriping Masters

Pinstriping Masters features a collection of pinstripers, each demonstrating some aspect of vehicle graphics-pinstriping , gilding, flames, airbrushing, using the Beugler striping tool and many other effects. Xcaliber's very own Mr. J is featured pinstriping a pickup truck. Watch Steve Kafka build a freehand design...Mike Lavalle do a pictorial...Herb Martinez flame a PT Cruiser...Alan Johnson lay down gold leaf striping and more. Several examples of the work of each of these 28 stripers (whick include Alan Johnson, Don Edwards, Harry Henkel and others) are featured, making it a valuable idea book for pinstripers. Order from Xcaliber, and Mr. J. himself will autograph your book!

Price: $29.95

Auto Art Magazine.

The premier magazine for auto artists, pinstripers, airbrush artists and more! Featuring some of the top artists in the world, doing some of the most advanced custom graphics ever!

Subscription Rates:

One year (U.S. funds) in USA $30.00

Pinstriping and Vehicle Graphics

John Hannukaine takes the mystery out of pinstriping in this informative book. John leads you through a basic pinstriping design and explains the skills you'll need to start creating your own designs. Color step-by-step photos explain splatter and dry brush effects, sponge-applied graphics, cartoons, and much more. The 19-page gallery features color photos of top-notch pinstriping.

124 pages, 8 1/2-by-7 1/4inches • $22

Logo Design for Small Business

Every creative sign maker has the potential to design-and sell-effective logos for the businesses they make signs for every day. Here, Dan Antonelli (this web site's creator!) spells out his straightforward approach to creating and marketing effective, appealing logos-and shows over 120 full-color examples. Dan shows that designing logos is more practical-and more profitable-than you think.

72 pages, 71/4-by-81/2 in. • $25

Logo Design for Small Business 2

In Logo Design for Small Business 2 veteran graphic designer Dan Antonelli takes a closer look at the gratifying work of creating powerful, creative logo designs for the small businesses that are the mainstay of our economy. Dan shares his approach to this work, and delivers a look at the thinking behind over 175 hard-working logos designed by himself and by several other outstanding designers, including Mike Erikson, Jeff Fisher and Rich Dombey.

72 pages, 71/4-by-81/2 in. • $25

Automotive Cheap Tricks & Special F/X Tricks

Craig Fraser's Cheap Tricks & Special F/X is the most comprehensive and up-to-date how-to handbook on automotive airbrushing and Kustom graphics you'll ever want to own! With a range of topics from basic layout and simple fades to the most advanced airbrush effects used by the industry experts today.

112 pages, 8.5 x 11in. Hardcover • $35