1001 Steve McQueen Facts: The Rides, Roles and Realities of the King of Cool by

Description: 1001 Steve McQueen Facts by Tyler Greenblatt "This book provides information on American actor Steve McQueen and his cars and motorcycles along with those he rode and drove in films like Bullitt, The Great Escape, and more"-- FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Discover new and unheard-of facts about Hollywoods coolest car guy: Steve McQueen!Steve McQueen touched the world through his larger-than-life onscreen persona portraying characters that were flawed and realistic. He played his roles to perfection due to his own imperfections and the bitter realism of his early life. As he once said, he had seemingly lived an entire lifetime before his 18th birthday, all of which shines through in his signature blue-eyed icy stares.His legacy on film was cemented with Bullitt and Le Mans--the first made him an international superstar, while the latter nearly bankrupted and killed him. Today, theyre among his most popular films. He held nothing back on screen or in life, and today he is remembered and revered not only for his acting but for his racing prowess and the world-class automobile and motorcycle collection he amassed in a relatively short amount of time.Vehicles once owned, driven, or raced by "The King of Cool" habitually sell for double or triple what their provenance-lacking counterparts do. Ask any 25-year-old car or motorcycle nut born more than a decade after his death who Steve McQueen is, and theyll immediately recognize the collector and racer but make no mention of the actor. Author Tyler Greenblatt has waded through the plethora of information available to compile 1,001 of the most interesting Steve McQueen facts in this cumulative volume that is sure to keep fans of the actor, racer, and collector enthralled for hours. Back Cover Tough as nails in real life, Steve drove with a cast on his foot at Sebring after taking a spill on his motorcycle a few weeks before. Steve McQueen touched the world through his larger-than-life on-screen persona portraying characters who were flawed and realistic. He played roles to perfection due to his own imperfections and the bitter realism of his early life. As Steve once said, he had seemingly lived an entire lifetime before his 18th birthday, all of which shines through in his signature blue-eyed icy stares, and today he is remembered and revered not only for his acting but also for his racing prowess and the world-class automobile and motorcycle collection he amassed in a relatively short time. Author Tyler Greenblatt has waded through the plethora of information available to compile 1,001 of the most interesting Steve McQueen facts in this cumulative volume that is sure to keep fans of the actor, racer, and collector enthralled for hours. What was Steve McQueens first car? Page 20 - Fact No. 54 As a mechanic, Steve McQueen once worked on what mode of transportation for James Dean? Page 36 - Fact No. 119 Steve McQueen was nearly replaced in The Great Escape by which famous actor? Page 78 - Fact No. 303 What home items did Steve McQueen have shipped to France for the filming of Le Mans? Page 198 - Fact No. 603 Steve McQueen piloted his first solo flight on May 1, 1979. What leading man accompanied him? Page 230 - Fact No. 757 Author Biography Tyler Greenblatt has been passionate about cars and motorcycles since day one. During his time at American Iron, he wrote American Iron Magazine Presents 1,001 Harley-Davidson Facts which was published by CarTech Books in 2017. He followed that up in 2018 with The Corvette Hunter: Kevin Mackays Greatest Corvette Finds which was a joint effort with longtime friend and world-class Corvette restorer Kevin Mackay. His latest CarTech project, 1,001 Steve McQueen Facts is his biggest undertaking yet, combining his love of both cars and motorcycles, and his fascination with The King of Cool himself. Table of Contents Dedication About the Author Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1:Early Life Personal Life Movie Facts Automobile Collection Racing Chapter 2: 1950-1955 Personal Life Movie Facts Movie Automobile Facts Automobile Collection Racing Chapter 3:1956-1960 Personal Life Movie Facts Movie Automobile Facts Automobile Collection Racing Chapter 4: 1961-1965 Personal Life Movie Facts Movie Automobile Facts Automobile Collection Racing Review "A must for all Steve McQueen fans and will prove to be of immense interest to car and motorcycle buffs as well."--Jack Mason "Midwest Book Review" (7/24/2020 12:00:00 AM) Long Description Ask any 25-year-old car or motorcycle nut, born over a decade after his death, who Steve McQueen is, and theyll immediately recognize the collector and racer. Author Tyler Greenblatt has waded through the plethora of information available to compile 1,001 of the most interesting Steve McQueen facts in this cumulative volume that is sure to keep fans of the actor, racer, and collector enthralled for hours. Review Text "A must for all Steve McQueen fans and will prove to be of immense interest to car and motorcycle buffs as well." Review Quote "A must for all Steve McQueen fans and will prove to be of immense interest to car and motorcycle buffs as well." Details ISBN1613254733 Author Tyler Greenblatt Pages 366 Year 2020 ISBN-10 1613254733 ISBN-13 9781613254738 Format Paperback Language English Publication Date 2020-05-15 UK Release Date 2020-05-15 Edition 9781st Imprint CarTech Inc Place of Publication North Branch Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-05-15 NZ Release Date 2020-05-15 US Release Date 2020-05-15 Illustrations 125 black and white photos Subtitle The Rides, Roles and Realities of the King of Cool Publisher CarTech Inc Edition Description 9781st ed. DEWEY 791.43028092 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151336916;

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