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02-24-2011, 09:23 AM
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The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
 About a year ago, a buddy of mine sent me all of the Henry Gregor Felsen books. They were old editions and had been flipped through countless times. As I read them, I fantasized about all of the kids that had flipped each page before me. Undoubtedly,... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here. Last edited by Ryan; 02-24-2011 at 05:56 PM. |
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02-24-2011, 09:49 AM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
i have no idea how many times i read "hot rod, street rod and road race" as they came out back in the day. you are right, they sure helped form this young hot rodders life and put moderation into perspective, could have even saved my life.
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02-24-2011, 09:52 AM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
Very cool. I've been meaning for years to read it. I am going to have to order a copy. Hopefully she'll get enough response to produce the other titles as well!
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02-24-2011, 09:53 AM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
Raengines, good memories there!
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02-24-2011, 10:32 AM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
I found them on the Kitsap county Wa library's bookmobile when I was in the fifth and sixth grades and read them. Good reads and I have to agree that they had a big influence on me.
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02-24-2011, 10:39 AM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
I read them in the 70's, and I'm always looking for them at yard sales, thrift stores and the like....I'd buy the whole reprinted set if available...and reasonable.
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02-24-2011, 10:45 AM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
My high school used Hot Rod in the summer remedial reading program to show us we could actually enoy reading books... it worked. I went on to read all his other books. I still have my copies from 1966.
Holly, your father made readers out of countless young people who might otherwise never have enjoyed reading. Thanks for bringing it back and may it enjoy the success it deserves.
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02-24-2011, 10:49 AM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
Get the book and you can see the pics of the old family hot rod ( http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=67751 ), my brother as Bud, and my daughter as LaVerne as they make the run to Trenton.
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02-24-2011, 11:01 AM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
I read my Dad's copy of Hot Rod when I was a kid.
Now I have a whole reprinted set. I hope this edition sells well, it should, it's a great book.
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02-24-2011, 11:17 AM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
Ordered 2 copies!
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02-24-2011, 11:21 AM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
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02-24-2011, 11:33 AM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
Hi Ryan,
Thanks for this posting... When I first watched Faith Granger's film, "Deuce of Spades", I thought of the book "Hot Rod", which I read from the City Library in my hometown of Washington, KS.. think I read it 6-7 times during High School..back in the early 60s.. Loved the book and will order a copy.. Neat to see it reprinted!... duane (NM Sandrail)
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02-24-2011, 11:38 AM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
done.
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02-24-2011, 11:53 AM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
?? were some not reprinted in hardcover set a while back?
seems I have seen it or bought them... GOSH THE SENIOR MOMENT'S ARE ALMOST ALL THE TIME NOW !!! I DO ENJOY FINDING THE OLD ONES AT GARAGE SALES ....ALL BEAT UP AND WELL READ.. the original 1st editions were when ?????
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02-24-2011, 12:06 PM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
I cherish my signed edition of all his books and was honored to help Holly out a bit about the cover Art. Read them in 6th or 7th grade and they were the only books I eagerly read cover to cover. I appreciate all her hard work to see that this edition came out and hope someday I can have her sign my copy.
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02-24-2011, 12:16 PM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
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I'll have to sell something. Gotta have the whole series of it ever happens. Classic.
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02-24-2011, 12:31 PM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
Some of the pictures Holly took are of HAMBer cars (mine included). And some of the locations (railroad bridge, gas station) are in central Iowa close to where Henry lived and wrote the books. The copy Holly inscribed for me sits next to the set her Dad signed for me back in 1993. These definitely will become family heirlooms.
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02-24-2011, 01:53 PM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
Finished reading my copy of the repop last month. Grew up in the 60's but never had a chance to read it before. Would make a good basis for a movie.
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02-24-2011, 02:00 PM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
Like most of you, I read Hot Rod by Felsen during my formative years. I actually found the book in the school library and it was probably the only book that I checked out multiple times. Today I ordered a copy of the book and they have already processed my order and the book has shipped... all in one day. That is good service! I look forward to the books arrival.
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02-24-2011, 03:39 PM
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Re: The Reprinting of Felsen's "Hot Rod"
Don't remember reading "Hot Rod", but I know I read "Crash Club" a few times. I still have my copy of "Road Rocket" and after 40 years, two long distance moves and other episodes of life, I can put me hands on it in a heartbeat. Time to read it at least one more time! Cat
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