The Hot Wheels book has been announced by bookmaker Assouline as a new publication to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic die-cast toy cars to offer fans a way to track the history.
The book is packed with ample information pertaining to the history of the company as well as interesting insights regarding sales; this includes info on the more than five billion units it has sold. The book contains 300 pages that are vibrantly detailed, while 200 illustrations have been integrated to highlight the most iconic creations from the brand.
The Hot Wheels book is set to be available on June 1 in limited quantities and features a forward by racer Mario Andretti to further drive home the hotrod theme of the publication.
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The Hot Wheels Book Tracks the History of the Die-Cast Cars
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