Here's an original from one of the original pinstripers

"BOBBO'S LITTLE BOOK OF PINSTRIPE DESIGNS"

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.

ADVANCED PINSTRIPE ART
by Timothy Remus

Since the days of Von Dutch, hot rod and motorcycle enthusiasts have used pinstripes both as stand-alone art, and as a compliment to a flame or graphic paint job. Timothy Remus uses over 500 color images to present the work of 11 well-known pinstripe artists. Each chapter presents one start-to-finish project and an interview with the artist. The photo sequences take the viewer from the initial sketch to the finished design. Text explains each step of the artwork, the interviews explain the artist's choice for paint and brushes. The artwork, often complimented with gold leaf or airbrush colors, is done on panels as well as various vehicles and components. Advanced Pinstripe Art brings the reader into the shop of some of this country's best pinstripe artists, for an intense and intimate how-to lesson. This is pinstripe school, taught by masters, brought to your own home or shop.

HOW TO PINSTRIPE

Format: Softbound
Pages: 160
Length: 8.25w x 10.625h

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FREEHAND LETTERING
by Dick Bird

Richly illustrated with many demonstration photos, charts, alphabets and trade secrets. This carefully written book by a master craftsman with a lettering brush gives your customers a professional insight into the life of a lettering artist as well as guiding them through techniques, letter-styles, brushes, paints and supplies.

THE ART OF FREEHAND PINSTRIPING
by Dick Bird

The experts guide to fancy pinstriping with a brush.  This book has hundreds of photos showing intricate pinstriping on cars, vans, trucks, motorcycles, helmets, racecars and more.

CUSTOM LETTERING AND PINSTRIPING
by Sam Golson

Learn how to apply pinstripes with original brush method. Covers necessary materials (paint brushes), pattern making, brush practice, letter shading technique, gold leaf gilding, and pinstriping technique.

This book guides you through a basic pinstriping and a simple long-line project, and covers the skills you need to create your own unique designs. It also features step-by-step color photos that detail splatter and dry brush effects, sponge-applied graphics, cartoons and much more.

The art of eye appeal gets everything going. Top sign designers have long recognized that technical skills and tricks may be worthless without first developing a strong layout. 

The book covers design theories and analytical skills that can be applied to any project, not just signs. Includes over 80 illustrations and 13 hand-lettered alphabets. It also discusses format, copy, and appropriate images.

LOGO DESIGN FOR SMALL BUSINESS
by Dan Antonelli

Every creative sign maker has the potential to design - and sell - effective logos for the businesses they make signs for every day. Learn Dan Antonelli's straight- forward approach to creating and marketing effective, appealing logos-and see over 120 full-color examples. Designing logos is more profitable than you think.

PINSTRIPING MASTERS - Laying Down the Line
by Craig Fraser

Pinstriping Masters-Techniques, Tricks, & Special F/X for Laying Down the Line features how-to's and photo galleries from 28 of the top pinstripers in the world. Pinstriping Masters, 160-pages and full-color, is the best book ever published on the subject. Among the artists featured are: Bob Bond, Wizard, Craig Fraser, Makoto, E-Dog, Mr. J., Von Franco, and Mike Lavalee.
 

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO TRUCK LETTERING, PINSTRIPING & GRAPHICS
by Gary Steele

Estimating and selling. 
Designing the Job. 
Conditions and location. 
Working with proper tools, brushes and paints. 
Techniques and tips. 
Pinstriping and decoration. 
Vinyl lettering 
Gold leaf process. 
Information sources and buyers guide. 

TRUCKS
by Bob Behounek

Truck lettering is one of the most profitable types of commercial sign work. Creating effective layouts is a constant challenge. In Trucks, Bob Behounek explains his approach to vehicle identification and advertising. Illustrated with over 150 sketches and color photos, this book will be a valuable reference for signmakers.

This thorough sourcebook details the art of gilding with step-by-step instructions and profuse illustrations, covering both the basics of handling gold leaf as well as advanced techniques and applications. It carefully explains the basic procedures for creating gold leaf window signs - from layout, pounce patterns and gilding, to backing up, finishing and varnishing.

This book has taught many thousands the basics of running a sign shop. A Classic. Illustrations by the author.

This rich resource and training text focuses on the basics that beginners need, while providing seasoned professionals with a quick reference on tools, equipment, and procedures. 388 pages.

PINSTRIPING
by Ed Roth

Travel back into the 50's with a pioneer of pinstriping, Ed Roth.
His insights and instructions will give you much of what you need to know about being a pinstriper of the year 2000 and beyond! Lots of anecdotes and info from a great artist in the field of automotive art.

101 PINSTRIPING IDEAS
by Ed Roth
Companion book to the other one by Ed Roth, we suggest getting both.
Soft cover 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches 43 pages.
Soft cover 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches 38 pages.

CUSTOM PINSTRIPING
by Wayne Watson

Over 100 pages of unlimited designs ideas for freehand pinstriping. Lots of illustrations - very little text. Ideal for professionals or beginners.

ALL ABOUT BRUSHES
by Raymond Chapman

Reprinted from Signs of the Times, this helpful article explains basic brush selection, cleaning and storage for sign painters. There's also a table of brush manufacturers and suppliers to compare products, prices and availability.

SIGNS GRAPHICS AND OTHER NEAT STUFF
by Gary Anderson

Here's a wealth of inspiration for any sign maker! A collection of sign sketches and logo designs by sign artist/designer Gary Anderson. You'll see scores of ideas for panel design, letter styles, mounting, graphics, and more. Gary's creative use of sign shapes alone makes the book a great resource. It also includes over 40 of Gary's outstanding logo designs.
108 pages, 8-by-7 inches

COMMERCIAL SIGN TECHNIQUES Step-by-Step
by Sign Of The Times.

In more than 250 full-color photos, this book covers, in step-by-step format, the techniques used by the world's leading sign making experts to fabricate the kinds of sign commercial sign shops make every day. Learn different techniques and diversify your business. Your ability to create more valuable signs for your clients will earn you higher profits. The book also includes gallery photos for ideas and an up-to-date resource list of manufacturers and product distributors.

HOW TO:  CUSTOM PAINT & GRAPHICS
by Kosmoski and Remus

Finally! An all-inclusive, how-to guide to custom automotive graphics. Over 250 step-by-step photos show how to pinstripe, airbrush graphics and pictorials, lay out a  design, apply gold leaf, use the latest paints, set up a shop and much more. Learn the ins-and-outs of custom auto painting from the pros.
128 pages, 8 1/2 x 11.

The whole world uses signs to identify businesses, direct traffic and inform the public. This newest edition contains more than 300 full-color photos. Selected from the most recent Signs of the Times contests, these are the very latest and best sign designs available in one book, including: 

• Electric signs and channel letters
• Neon signage, graphics and art
• Digital displays
• Painted and vinyl signs
• Carved, routed and gilded dimensional signs
• Digitally printed banners
• Large-scale wall murals
• Vehicle graphics
• Entry monuments and more

Use it as a sales tool by showing customers examples, or as an idea book for your own designs. This is a must-have for everyone involved in designing, fabricating and selling signs. Hardcover 8 1/2 x 11, 172 pages.