I was the passenger on a 6,000 km road trip from snowy Saskatchewan to sunny Lake Havasu, AZ. While we were there we discovered that Buses on the Bridge was also there. http://www.busesbythebridge.com/Buses_By_The_Bridge/LONDON_BRIDGE_BULLIS.html
As a past owner of two VW bugs this event was captivating. Hundreds of VW vans and other VWs in one place along with the enthusiasts who live the life of the VW van.
While there I wondered through different booths and came across a display with a colourful book.
I paged through The Rusty VW and decided to purchase it. After my purchase the seller asked if I’d like the author to autograph it. I said, “Sure.”
They called Stovepipe from his easel where he was working on another painting and he was so pleased because I was the first person to purchase his book. www.therustyvw.com
Two authors pleased to share a moment.
The Rusty VW
One Little Bug and the World She Saw
By Stovepipe
ISBN: 978-1-4918-5364-2 (sc)
978-1-4918-4365-9 (e)
http://www.amazon.com/The-Rusty-VW-Little-World/dp/1491843640
If you are a Volkswagen enthusiast, a vintage car owner and restorer, or even believe in repurposing, this book is for you and the children in your life. In a rhythm that begs to be read aloud and accompanied by wonderful illustrations this book shows the life of a VW bug from the time it came off the assembly line in 1942 during the war until present.
Stovepipe chronicles the possible lifespan of a dependable peoples’ vehicle.
Besides being entertaining it also stimulates discussion and research about the different cultural times in the 20th and 21st century.
This book crosses many categories. You can share with your pre reading children the illustrations and rhyme all the way up to an adult enthusiast who understands how we each put our personal mark on things in our possession.
I highly recommend The Rusty VW.
Annette Bower, Author
www.annettebower.com
I purchased this book at the VW Buses by The Bridge, Lake Havasu, AZ. Jan. 18, 2014
Found this youtube video with gives a overview of Buses by the Bridge, 2014: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO02lAOfLgI