HOT ROD EMPIRE: Robert E. Petersen and the Creation of the World's Most Popular Car and Motorcycle Magazines

Following WWII, the car hobby was growing fast and Southern California became an epicenter of hot rods, custom cars, sports cars and drag racing. Stone details the birth and explosive growth of the transportation hobby under Petersen and his publishing empire which included Motor Trend; Rod & Custom; Car Craft; Motorcyclist, and more. Fully illustrated, some in color.