Having grown up just a few miles from the Winslow farm we were raised on stories about the legend of James Dean. My Dad took me to Marvin Carter's BSA/Triumph dealership when I was a kid to buy parts for bikes he was working on. The smell of oil -soaked wooden floors and shiney motorcycles made my heart and imagination race. It wasn't until later in my life that I learned James had bought several bikes there and was adopted, by friendship, by Marvin and Mildred Carter. Last year my wife and I cleaned out the old Carter's Motors and the smell of oil-soaked wooden floors caused a flood of memories to race in my mind. During the process of emptying the building I found this cool book and have purchase several copies from Lee since then. Along with all of the mostly unknown things about James Dean in this book is the smell of oil-soaked wooden floors inside Carter's Motors. Also included are the fascinations of a young boy, the fastest motorcycles and cars of the day and the thrill of taking a living, breathing piece of metal art down the road as fast as you could go. Thank you Lee Raskin!Read full review
One of the most interesting books I have read in a long time. As a life long racing fan from Indianapolis there is no doubt in my mind Dean would have pursued racing as his life went forward. The tragedy of that late September day still reverberates in the "what if." The research by the author is top notch and I found the book fascinating.
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James Dean At Speed by Lee Raskin is a brilliant photo narrative on James Dean's life..from boyhood until his untimely death. Author Lee Raskin goes all out to find and convey the real facts about James Dean's passion for acting and speed. Raskin has dispelled many rumors and falsehoods about Dean's motorsports activities and interests. The photographs of Dean, many of which have never been published before, his personal notes and doodles, race programs and Porsche memorabilia are all outstanding. This James Dean account is one of the best factual documentaries to date and it will be a favorite of any "Deaner" or Porsche sports car and racing fan for years to come! James Dean At Speed is for sure a real winner!
Firstly being a James Dean Fan, I have a large collection which has been collected for more than 35 Years.. I am now the Proud owner of the Beautiful Book..... At Speed by Lee Raskin (Hard Cover).....We are limited in what we can purchase in Australia.. And this book is a prized possession in my collection... Lee even took the time to write a personal message to me.... Wow.. that even makes my book Priceless... For any James Dean Fan.. If you don't own this book... You are missing out... Thank-you Lee Raskin, and Thankyou James Dean...
Highly recommended. Raskin is an expert on Dean and Porsches, and he brings that expertise to bear in a well-written, compelling book filled with excellent photos. This was a labor of love and it shows. A must for any Dean fan. Don’t miss the opportunity to get a signed first edition copy direct from the author while they last!
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It is a fabulous book! I truly enjoyed reading it and seeing all the great pictures. I highly recommend this book. Thank you.
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Super cool book and signed by the author!!!
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Large format, hardcover from prestige publisher--you won't do better
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Great pics that you havnt seen in other james dean books
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Really something special.I enjoyed it for his obvious love for Dean and all his certainly crazy behaviors. It was an unbelievable time.I hope more people will enjoy Rawlins work.)
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