GREAT BEAR PUBLISHING

PORTIA & OTTO: LOVE AND RESTORATION IN THREE PARTS is a heartwarming tale about renewal and second chances. The story follows Portia, a once-glorious car, from her early days of speed and excitement to her eventual neglect and near destruction. As she deteriorates and faces the grim fate of being scrapped, Otto — a mechanic with a passion for restoration — crosses her path. Drawn to Portia’s faded beauty, Otto rescues her and dedicates himself to bringing her back to life.

Through careful craftsmanship and unwavering determination, Otto restores Portia to her former splendor, proving that love, dedication, and patience can breathe new life into something thought to be lost. Along the way, Otto finds his purpose, opening a shop to restore vintage cars and creating a community around his passion. The story celebrates perseverance, the beauty of restoration, and the joy of finding a kindred spirit in an unexpected place.

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STEVE RUSTAD

STEVE RUSTAD has drawn picture stories since he was a child living in North Hollywood, CA. His fascination with story-telling, illustration and cartooning led him to work as an writer/artist with Hallmark Cards; as a designer in educational films; and later on as an advertising art director.

Even during a brief stint as a Federal Sky Marshal, Steve drew cartoons while posing as a passenger.

During those years, he drove the heck out of a 1964 Porsche 356B.

Steve currently works a freelance illustrator and graphic designer. He lives in Petaluma, CA, with his cat, Betty.