After nearly a decade in the making, the Fourth and final edition of “Portrait Of An Automobile Dealer” is now officially available through Blurb.com print-on-demand bookstore.

The journey began back in September 2012 with the release of the first edition. Self-publishing  has offered the unique opportunity to continuously update and refine the book over the years, each edition building upon the last with new content, images, and historical discoveries. With complete creative control, I’ve been able to add important new research and give the book a fresh visual identity with each release.

The Second Edition was published in 2013, followed by the Third Edition in 2016, which was recognized by Peerless Rockville with the Arthur M. Wagman Award for Historic Preservation Communication. This recognition acknowledged both the book and its author for documenting and preserving the history of Reed Brothers Dodge and celebrating Rockville’s cultural heritage.

The newly released Fourth Edition marks the culmination of this project and features:

• More than 70 new images
• A new cover image and dust jacket color to distinguish it from previous editions
• Updated and confirmed historical dates and events
• Freshly uncovered material from the now-digitized Montgomery County Sentinel

These new additions make this final edition the most complete and definitive account of Reed Brothers Dodge to date. Whether you’re a returning reader or discovering the story for the first time, this edition offers a rich, visual, and thoroughly researched journey through one of Montgomery County’s most enduring automotive legacies.

The book “Portrait Of An Automobile Dealer, Fourth Edition” is available through Blurb.com print-on-demand bookstore. If you would like to check out the hard copy book or purchase a copy, please visit: https://www.blurb.com/b/12491295-portrait-of-an-automobile-dealer-fourth-edition

You can preview the entire book on the site, just click the “Preview” button under the cover image. It looks best full screen, and you can flip through the pages by clicking the bottom corners.

A Note About Pricing: You’ll notice that the price of the book is higher than usual. That’s because it’s printed using “print on demand” technology. This means each book is made one at a time, only when someone places an order. Unlike traditional printing it’s a more flexible option, especially for smaller projects like this one; but it does make the cost per book higher. The book is not priced for profit; it’s sold strictly at its base production cost, with no markup or additional fees.