The Race Of Gentlemen
Description
The Race of Gentlemen, affectionately known as TROG, is a yearly celebration of American hot rod culture beloved by speed enthusiasts in leather goggles and long beards. Held on the sandy beaches of Wildwood, New Jersey, it brings competitors and fans together for vintage cars, motorcycles, and weathered machines raced more for camaraderie than competition.
The Race of Gentlemen by Assouline captures this nostalgic event with stunning photography and insightful commentary, evoking a bygone era of raw speed and community spirit.
With 150 captivating illustrations across 296 pages, this volume offers a front-row seat to the action, featuring a foreword by artist Robert Williams, introduction by Chris Nelson, and commentary from founder Mel Stultz himself.
This faux leather handcrafted hardcover edition is a thoughtful gift or a refined addition to any collection, ideal for sparking conversations about vintage motorsport. Explore more in our sports coffee table books collection.
- Page count - 296 pages
- Number of illustrations - 150
- Language - English
- Released on - September 2022
- Dimensions - W 25 x L 33 x D 3.5 cm
- Cover materials - Faux leather handcrafted hardcover
About the Author
Robert Williams is an American painter, cartoonist, and founder of Juxtapoz Art + Culture magazine. He pioneered psychedelic imagery blending car culture, apocalyptic themes, and film noir, with collectors including Nicolas Cage and Leonardo DiCaprio. Chris Nelson provides the introduction, and race founder Mel Stultz offers commentary.
About Assouline
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