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PublisherMBI Publishing Company LLC
ISBN-100760327203
ISBN-139780760327203
eBay Product ID (ePID)57183633
Product Key Features
Book TitleCity of Speed : Los Angeles and the Rise of American Racing
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAutomotive / History, Automotive / Pictorial
Publication Year2007
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreTransportation
AuthorJoe Scalzo
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight45 oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width9.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-035318
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"SpeedTV.com, " May 2007 "One of Scalzo's greatest gifts is his ability to find exceptional quotes ... Photo captions are difficult to write well. Scalzo is exceptional at it ... Scalzo complements his captions with exceptional prose in the book itself. "City of Speed" is indeed a great read. Joe Scalzo's refreshing writing style earns four out of five lugnuts." "Edmonds.com, " May 2007 "You'll probably forget to look at the photos as you're reading. The writing is funny and snarky, and you'll feel like you've been let into a secret club whose members included Mickey Thompson and Carroll Shelby, with membership meetings at Bonneville and Riverside International Raceway. There's nitty-gritty about life in the day - the players, the locations to see and be seen at, and the innards of the cars; plus there's coverage of races (both formal and impromptu ones). We think Chapter three's title gives the best taste of what you're in for: 'Dung Beetles, Junkyard Hounds, Poisonous Vipers, Big Cucumbers and Jumpin' Jugheads.'" "Victory Lane, " May 2007 "From the vivid red and yellow racy cover to the contents with its treasure trove of racing stories and photos, this book well presents the sunshine drenched era which was the home base for many outstanding racing personalities, cars, and speed parts and in which hundreds of tracks were in operation. A well-told saga that is anabsorbing and entertaining read." " ", Road & Track,Aug. 1, 2007 "The subject matter is one we have all waited for; others had planned it, but it took veteran journalist Joe Scalzo to deliver it. Los Angeles does have a rich heritage. Whether you are a local L.A. resident or observer from afar, you will enjoy this book!", SpeedTV.com,May 2007 "One of Scalzo's greatest gifts is his ability to find exceptional quotes … Photo captions are difficult to write well. Scalzo is exceptional at it … Scalzo complements his captions with exceptional prose in the book itself.City of Speedis indeed a great read. Joe Scalzo's refreshing writing style earns four out of five lugnuts." Edmonds.com, May 2007 "You'll probably forget to look at the photos as you're reading. The writing is funny and snarky, and you'll feel like you've been let into a secret club whose members included Mickey Thompson and Carroll Shelby, with membership meetings at Bonneville and Riverside International Raceway. There's nitty-gritty about life in the day the players, the locations to see and be seen at, and the innards of the cars; plus there's coverage of races (both formal and impromptu ones). We think Chapter three's title gives the best taste of what you're in for: 'Dung Beetles, Junkyard Hounds, Poisonous Vipers, Big Cucumbers and Jumpin' Jugheads.'" Victory Lane,May 2007 "From the vivid red and yellow racy cover to the contents with its treasure trove of racing stories and photos, this book well presents the sunshine drenched era which was the home base for many outstanding racing personalities, cars, and speed parts and in which hundreds of tracks were in operation. A well-told saga that is an absorbing and entertaining read.", Road & Track Magazine , August 2007 "Whether you are a local L.A. resident or observer from afar, you will enjoy this book!" , Road & Track, "Aug. 1, 2007 "The subject matter is one we have all waited for; others had planned it, but it took veteran journalist Joe Scalzo to deliver it. Los Angeles does have a rich heritage. Whether you are a local L.A. resident or observer from afar, you will enjoy this book!", Life After 50 Magazine, July 2007 "City ofSpeedmanages somehow to work as a 'coffee table' book and a good read, a publishing feat you don't often see." , SpeedTV.com, May 2007 "One of Scalzo's greatest gifts is his ability to find exceptional quotes … Photo captions are difficult to write well. Scalzo is exceptional at it … Scalzo complements his captions with exceptional prose in the book itself. City of Speed is indeed a great read. Joe Scalzo's refreshing writing style earns four out of five lugnuts." Edmunds.com, May 2007 "You'll probably forget to look at the photos as you're reading. The writing is funny and snarky, and you'll feel like you've been let into a secret club whose members included Mickey Thompson and Carroll Shelby, with membership meetings at Bonneville and Riverside International Raceway. There's nitty-gritty about life in the day the players, the locations to see and be seen at, and the innards of the cars; plus there's coverage of races (both formal and impromptu ones). We think Chapter three's title gives the best taste of what you're in for: 'Dung Beetles, Junkyard Hounds, Poisonous Vipers, Big Cucumbers and Jumpin' Jugheads.'" Victory Lane, May 2007 "From the vivid red and yellow racy cover to the contents with its treasure trove of racing stories and photos, this book well presents the sunshine drenched era which was the home base for many outstanding racing personalities, cars, and speed parts and in which hundreds of tracks were in operation. A well-told saga that is an absorbing and entertaining read.", Road & Track Magazine, August 2007 "Whether you are a local L.A. resident or observer from afar, you will enjoy this book!" , Autobooks-aerobooks.com, Feb. 16, 2007 " This book leaves no one unnoticed and tells tales of the tape that have only been whispered of in the secret places. Readers should be required to wear seatbelts and a HANS device.", SpeedTV.com, May 2007 "One of Scalzo's greatest gifts is his ability to find exceptional quotes & Photo captions are difficult to write well. Scalzo is exceptional at it & Scalzo complements his captions with exceptional prose in the book itself. City of Speed is indeed a great read. Joe Scalzo's refreshing writing style earns four out of five lugnuts." Edmunds.com, May 2007 "You'll probably forget to look at the photos as you're reading. The writing is funny and snarky, and you'll feel like you've been let into a secret club whose members included Mickey Thompson and Carroll Shelby, with membership meetings at Bonneville and Riverside International Raceway. There's nitty-gritty about life in the day the players, the locations to see and be seen at, and the innards of the cars; plus there's coverage of races (both formal and impromptu ones). We think Chapter three's title gives the best taste of what you're in for: 'Dung Beetles, Junkyard Hounds, Poisonous Vipers, Big Cucumbers and Jumpin' Jugheads.'" Victory Lane, May 2007 "From the vivid red and yellow racy cover to the contents with its treasure trove of racing stories and photos, this book well presents the sunshine drenched era which was the home base for many outstanding racing personalities, cars, and speed parts and in which hundreds of tracks were in operation. A well-told saga that is an absorbing and entertaining read.", SpeedTV.com, May 2007 "One of Scalzo's greatest gifts is his ability to find exceptional quotes ... Photo captions are difficult to write well. Scalzo is exceptional at it ... Scalzo complements his captions with exceptional prose in the book itself. City of Speed is indeed a great read. Joe Scalzo's refreshing writing style earns four out of five lugnuts." Edmunds.com, May 2007 "You'll probably forget to look at the photos as you're reading. The writing is funny and snarky, and you'll feel like you've been let into a secret club whose members included Mickey Thompson and Carroll Shelby, with membership meetings at Bonneville and Riverside International Raceway. There's nitty-gritty about life in the day - the players, the locations to see and be seen at, and the innards of the cars; plus there's coverage of races (both formal and impromptu ones). We think Chapter three's title gives the best taste of what you're in for: 'Dung Beetles, Junkyard Hounds, Poisonous Vipers, Big Cucumbers and Jumpin' Jugheads.'" Victory Lane, May 2007 "From the vivid red and yellow racy cover to the contents with its treasure trove of racing stories and photos, this book well presents the sunshine drenched era which was the home base for many outstanding racing personalities, cars, and speed parts and in which hundreds of tracks were in operation. A well-told saga that is an absorbing and entertaining read.", Autobooks-aerobooks.com,Feb. 16, 2007 "This book leaves no one unnoticed and tells tales of the tape that have only been whispered of in the secret places. Readers should be required to wear seatbelts and a HANS device." , Feb. 16, 2007 Vintage Oval Racing," April 2007 " From the vivid red and yellow racy cover to the contents with its treasure trove of racing stories and photos, this book well presents the sunshine drenched area which was home base for many outstanding racing personalities ... A well told saga that is an absorbing and entertaining read." Autobooks-aerobooks.com, " This book leaves no one unnoticed and tells tales of the tape that have only been whispered of in the secret places. Readers should be required to wear seatbelts and a HANS device.", Classic & Sports Car" (UK) June 2007 "This hugely enjoyable read has an absorbing gallery of characters.", "SpeedTV.com," May 2007 " One of Scalzo' s greatest gifts is his ability to find exceptional quotes ... Photo captions are difficult to write well. Scalzo is exceptional at it ... Scalzo complements his captions with exceptional prose in the book itself. "City of Speed" is indeed a great read. Joe Scalzo' s refreshing writing style earns four out of five lugnuts." "Edmonds.com, " May 2007 " You'll probably forget to look at the photos as you're reading. The writing is funny and snarky, and you'll feel like you've been let into a secret club whose members included Mickey Thompson and Carroll Shelby, with membership meetings at Bonneville and Riverside International Raceway. There's nitty-gritty about life in the day - the players, the locations to see and be seen at, and the innards of the cars; plus there's coverage of races (both formal and impromptu ones). We think Chapter three's title gives the best taste of what you're in for: ' Dung Beetles, Junkyard Hounds, Poisonous Vipers, Big Cucumbers and Jumpin' Jugheads.' " "Victory Lane," May 2007 " From the vivid red and yellow racy cover to the contents with its treasure trove of racing stories and photos, this book well presents the sunshine drenched era which was the home base for many outstanding racing personalities, cars, and speed parts and in which hundreds of tracks were in operation. A well-told saga that is an absorbing and entertaining read." " ", SpeedTV.com,May 2007 "One of Scalzo's greatest gifts is his ability to find exceptional quotes … Photo captions are difficult to write well. Scalzo is exceptional at it … Scalzo complements his captions with exceptional prose in the book itself.City of Speedis indeed a great read. Joe Scalzo's refreshing writing style earns four out of five lugnuts." Edmunds.com, May 2007 "You'll probably forget to look at the photos as you're reading. The writing is funny and snarky, and you'll feel like you've been let into a secret club whose members included Mickey Thompson and Carroll Shelby, with membership meetings at Bonneville and Riverside International Raceway. There's nitty-gritty about life in the day the players, the locations to see and be seen at, and the innards of the cars; plus there's coverage of races (both formal and impromptu ones). We think Chapter three's title gives the best taste of what you're in for: 'Dung Beetles, Junkyard Hounds, Poisonous Vipers, Big Cucumbers and Jumpin' Jugheads.'" Victory Lane,May 2007 "From the vivid red and yellow racy cover to the contents with its treasure trove of racing stories and photos, this book well presents the sunshine drenched era which was the home base for many outstanding racing personalities, cars, and speed parts and in which hundreds of tracks were in operation. A well-told saga that is an absorbing and entertaining read.", Feb. 16, 2007 Vintage Oval Racing, April 2007 "From the vivid red and yellow racy cover to the contents with its treasure trove of racing stories and photos, this book well presents the sunshine drenched area which was home base for many outstanding racing personalities … A well told saga that is an absorbing and entertaining read." Autobooks-aerobooks.com, "This book leaves no one unnoticed and tells tales of the tape that have only been whispered of in the secret places. Readers should be required to wear seatbelts and a HANS device."
Dewey Decimal796.7209794/94
Table Of ContentCity ofSpeedContents Chapter One: Millermania Chapter Two: AHRAHARAHARAH! Chapter Three: Dung Beetles, Junkyard Hounds, Poisonous Vipers, Big Cucumbers, and Jumpinrs" Jugheads Chapter Four: Battlegrounds Chapter Five: Battlers Chapter Six: Sugar Daddies Chapter Seven: Salt Shakers Chapter Eight: Artsy-Craftsy Chapter Nine: Ballyhoo Merchants Chapter Ten: $$$$$$$$$ Chapter Eleven: Schmoozinrs" and Boozinrs"
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisCity of Speed" traces the rise of Southern California's racers and speed merchants from the days of hopped-up Model Ts to tomorrow's phenom. Insider Joe Scalzo details the stories behind the race shops, speed parts companies, racers, millionaire sportsmen, hot rod artists and fabricators, and the myriad tracks, and watering holes where automotive history happens at top speed., Insider Joe Scalzo details the shops and racers, millionaire sportsmen, hot rod artists and fabricators, and tracks that have made L.A. the epicenter of America's automotive performance industry., Tracing the history of Southern California's racers and speed merchants, starting from the early days of hopped-up Model Ts, this book also includes the details of race shops, speed parts companies, racers, millionaire sportsmen, hot rod artists and fabricators, and the myriad tracks, bars, clubs, and meets., No. 1 international bestseller and Swedish crime sensation Camilla Lackberg's new psychological thriller featuring Detective Patrick Hedstrom and Erica Falck - irresistible for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo. YOU CANNOT CHANGE THE PAST Easter 1974. A family vanishes from their home on an idyllic island off the Swedish coast. They have left everything behind - including their one-year-old daughter, Ebba. Now, years later, Ebba has returned to the island. She and her husband have suffered the loss of their only child and are looking to make a fresh start. But within days, their house is the target of an arson attack. YOU CANNOT ESCAPE THE FUTURE Detective Patrik Hedstrom takes on the investigation, aided by his wife, crime writer Erica Falck, who has always been fascinated by the mystery of Ebba's abandonment and the family's tragic history. When dried blood is found under the floorboards of the old house, it seems that the cold case involving the missing family is about to be brought back to life. And soon, Patrik and Erica are consumed by the hunt for a killer who will stop at nothing to keep the past buried...
LC Classification NumberGV1033.S33 2007
