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Hey, the blog is on time this week, actually posted on Monday, instead of Tuesday or even Wednesday. And we have BOOKS IN STOCK. Two new titles in particular came in on Friday: Sturgis 70th Anniversary and Pro Pinstripe. I’m pleased to report that both books look great, and our crack shipping department is busy labeling envelopes as I write this blog. All the pre-orders will go out today, we’re hoping that means most of you get them before Christmas.

And just to make sure no one gets left out, we are leaving the pre-order on-line coupons active for both books until December 26th, so don’t be afraid to make a last minute order or two, get ‘em now while they’re still on sale.

I have to close this week’s blog with another thank you – to all the people who helped with both books, but especially the Sturgis 70th book. Without the help of Mikey and Scooter and Ernie and Colleen and Jay and Ken and the staffs from both Broken Spoke and Buffalo Chip, it never would have been completed. And thanks to all the customers who had enough faith in us to place an order before we had books – especially some painter named Tex who bought the first book when it was really only a twinkle in my eye.

Finally, a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday to one and all. Remember to slow down and spend some time with family and friends. It sounds corny, but remember to be extra nice to each other. If you can’t do it all year long, at least do it on this one weekend.

Peace

They’re finally here. Both the Sturgis 70th and Pro Pinstripe books are in stock NOW.

As I’ve mentioned before, the Panhead book, written by Rick Schunk, walks the reader through all parts of a restoration, from the wiring to repair of the Pan-heads. How to Airbrush Pin-Ups, available from either Wolfgang or ArtKulture, provides seven start-to-finish pin-up painting sequences as a means or explaining exactly what it takes to create a beautiful, sexy pin-up. Each photo sequence is done with a professional airbrush artist, and each one has something unique to say about creating the image, mixing paint, and the best use of color.

Panheads might be more popular now than they were when new. Restore yours with help from our newest restoration book. With airbrushing sequences from people like Edward Reed, Steve Driscoll and Susan Heidi, the How To Airbrush Pin-Ups book brings a wealth of information and experience to each reader.

Good Sales in a Poor Economy

I recently took a look at book sales through August, and the results were somewhat surprising. Two of our best, most consistent sellers, are books that are anything but brand new. Advance Tattoo Art from 2006, a book that’s primarily tattooing sequences, continues to sell well and create good royalty payments for the author, Doug Mitchel.

Though published in 2006, Advance Tattoo Art is still selling very well through the big book chains.

In a completely different category, How to Build a Cheap Chopper from 2004 just kind of plugs along like a good annuity. The income is great of course, but it’s equally great to know that people are still interested in building bikes at home – a trend that many of us thought died when the economy went in the tank.

It’s nice to know that people are still building Bobbers and Choppers at home with help from this early Wolfgang book.