Hot Rod

Felsen, Henry G

ISBN 10: 0525322450 / ISBN 13: 9780525322450

Published by Dutton Books, 1950

About this Item

Good in good dust jacket. Ex-library. Library stamps and labels Dust jacket in new mylar.

Seller Inventory # Alibris.0015280

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hot Rod
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Publication Date: 1950
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0525322450
• ISBN 13: 9780525322450
• Binding: Hard cover

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Synopsis

Speed! Danger! Death! These words were splashed across the cover of Hot Rod, warning readers. Written in 1950, this book gives an historical look at the dangers of teens and reckless driving. After WWII, cars became more accessible, and teens were now hitting the roads for excitement. Many horrific accidents occurred all over the country. Felsen was specifically approached to write a book about the dangers of teen drivers. Bud Crayne was the typical tough guy with a chip on his shoulder. Dressed in a black leather jacket, black boots, and blue jeans, he was not the clean cut kid. Adults cursed him, while teens admired him. He drove fast and wild. His idea was to "drive your way out" of any trouble. While it worked for Bud, others weren't as fortunate. A couple of horrific wrecks make him question his need for speed. Stephen King, when interviewed for an article called Reading While Famous, named Felsen as one of four authors who most influenced him when he was young. He actually used Hot Rod and Henry Gregor Felsen as a book Ben Hanscom was reading in the book "It."