Dream Garages

Description

For car and motorcycle enthusiasts, there is no more important place than the garage. "Dream Garages" takes the reader into more than 20 of these havens for the motor mad, from grease-monkey heaven, accidental creations, and purpose-built shrines. Each garage is profiled along with the owner, and accompanied by fabulous images from top photographers.

Kris Palmer write regularly for motoring enthusiasts magazines; he is the author of The Fast and The Furious: The Official Film Guide, and Cobra in The Barn.

"We weren't very nice about this 220-page hardback's vanity-style US-dominated predecessor "Ultimate Garages," thinking it concentrated more on wealth and quantity than enthusiasm and quality. Palmer's effort corrects the balance: how snobby can it be if it has eight pages on C&SC man Balme and his Streatham car corral? Some subjects are fabulously wealthy of course, but all are just classic nutters at heart who have gone to extremes to indulge their passion. And we will always be more interested in Neil Tuckett's contagious love for Model Ts, Nick Alexander's insane collection of Ford and Mercury Woodies, or Dick Shepard's mad militaria, than any chequebook collection of gleaming cliches. And that's what makes this book a winner: any hardcore enthusiast can relate to it. It's funny too, and beautifully photographed. In fact it's worth the cash for Peter Egan's foreword alone which beautifully sums up our fanaticism." - Motorbooks.co.uk San Jose" Mercury News "(CA), Nov. 24, 2006 Holiday Gift Guide "One of the prettiest car books I've ever seen. Hundreds of photographs reflect the tastes and passions of hard-core enthusiasts who own 20 well-stocked garages in California, Europe and elsewhere ... It's the diversity that makes each collection a treat." Edmonds.com, May 2007 "You'll be in awe of the garages with collections of emblems, memorabilia and model cars." "Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car, "February 2007 "Don't let the title fool you: This is no more a book about garages than "Bon Appetit "is about casserole dishes ... It's what goes inside that counts, and "Dream Garages "does not disappoint ... This is a lavishly illustrated book that gets at why collectors collect what they collect - or why they collect anything in the first place ... When it's not inducing a five-alarm case of envy, "Dream Garages "can provide inspiration and escape in equal measure." "Road and Track," July 2007 "So you've got the checkered-flag floor tiles. The NASCAR worthy aluminum jack and a gleaming set of Snap-On Tools. But chances are that your garage pales in comparison to the automotive shrines expertly detailed in this book. The cars, personalities and endless garage wall memorabilia come to life in the excellent color photos printed in thick stock. It is truly a satisfying read." "Classic & Sports Car" (UK), December 2006 "What makes this book a winner: any hardcore enthusiast can relate to it. It's funny, too, and beautifully photographed. In fact, it's worth the cash for Peter Egan's forward alone, which beautifully sums up our fanaticism." San Jose" Mercury News "(CA), Nov. 24, 2006Holiday Gift Guide"One of the prettiest car books I've ever seen. Hundreds of photographs reflect the tastes and passions of hard-core enthusiasts who own 20 well-stocked garages in California, Europe and elsewhere ... It's the diversity that makes each collection a treat." San Jose Mercury News (CA), Nov. 24, 2006Holiday Gift Guide"One of the prettiest car books I've ever seen. Hundreds of photographs reflect the tastes and passions of hard-core enthusiasts who own 20 well-stocked garages in California, Europe and elsewhere ... It's the diversity that makes each collection a treat." Edmonds.com, May 2007"You'll be in awe of the garages with collections of emblems, memorabilia and model cars." Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car, February 2007"Don't let the title fool you: This is no more a book about garages than Bon Appetit is about casserole dishes ... It's what goes inside that counts, and Dream Garages does not disappoint ... This is a lavishly illustrated book that gets at why collectors collect what they collect - or why they collect anything in the first place ... When it's not inducing a five-alarm case of envy, Dream Garages can provide inspiration and escape in equal measure." Road and Track, July 2007"So you've got the checkered-flag floor tiles. The NASCAR worthy aluminum jack and a gleaming set of Snap-On Tools. But chances are that your garage pales in comparison to the automotive shrines expertly detailed in this book. The cars, personalities and endless garage wall memorabilia come to life in the excellent color photos printed in thick stock. It is truly a satisfying read." Classic & Sports Car (UK), December 2006"What makes this book a winner: any hardcore enthusiast can relate to it. It's funny, too, and beautifully photographed. In fact, it's worth the cash for Peter Egan's forward alone, which beautifully sums up our fanaticism." Road and Track, July 2007 So you ve got the checkered-flag floor tiles. The NASCAR worthy aluminum jack and a gleaming set of Snap-On Tools. But chances are that your garage pales in comparison to the automotive shrines expertly detailed in this book. The cars, personalities and endless garage wall memorabilia come to life in the excellent color photos printed in thick stock. It is truly a satisfying read. Classic & Sports Car (UK), December 2006 What makes this book a winner: any hardcore enthusiast can relate to it. It s funny, too, and beautifully photographed. In fact, it s worth the cash for Peter Egan s forward alone, which beautifully sums up our fanaticism. Edmonds.com, May 2007 "You ll be in awe of the garages with collections of emblems, memorabilia and model cars. Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car, February 2007 Don t let the title fool you: This is no more a book about garages than Bon Appetit is about casserole dishes It s what goes inside that counts, and Dream Garages does not disappoint This is a lavishly illustrated book that gets at why collectors collect what they collect or why they collect anything in the first place When it s not inducing a five-alarm case of envy, Dream Garages can provide inspiration and escape in equal measure. San Jose Mercury News (CA), Nov. 24, 2006 Holiday Gift Guide One of the prettiest car books I ve ever seen. Hundreds of photographs reflect the tastes and passions of hard-core enthusiasts who own 20 well-stocked garages in California, Europe and elsewhere It s the diversity that makes each collection a treat. " Edmonds.com, May 2007 "You'll be in awe of the garages with collections of emblems, memorabilia and model cars." Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car, February 2007"Don't let the title fool you: This is no more a book about garages than Bon Appetit is about casserole dishes ... It's what goes inside that counts, and Dream Garages does not disappoint ... This is a lavishly illustrated book that gets at why collectors collect what they collect - or why they collect anything in the first place ... When it's not inducing a five-alarm case of envy, Dream Garages can provide inspiration and escape in equal measure." San Jose Mercury News (CA), Nov. 24, 2006 Holiday Gift Guide"One of the prettiest car books I've ever seen. Hundreds of photographs reflect the tastes and passions of hard-core enthusiasts who own 20 well-stocked garages in California, Europe and elsewhere ... It's the diversity that makes each collection a treat." Road and Track, July 2007"So you've got the checkered-flag floor tiles. The NASCAR worthy aluminum jack and a gleaming set of Snap-On Tools. But chances are that your garage pales in comparison to the automotive shrines expertly detailed in this book. The cars, personalities and endless garage wall memorabilia come to life in the excellent color photos printed in thick stock. It is truly a satisfying read." Classic & Sports Car (UK), December 2006 "What makes this book a winner: any hardcore enthusiast can relate to it. It's funny, too, and beautifully photographed. In fact, it's worth the cash for Peter Egan's forward alone, which beautifully sums up our fanaticism." Edmonds.com, May 2007 "You ll be in awe of the garages with collections of emblems, memorabilia and model cars. Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car, February 2007 Don t let the title fool you: This is no more a book about garages than Bon Appetit is about casserole dishes It s what goes inside that counts, and Dream Garages does not disappoint This is a lavishly illustrated book that gets at why collectors collect what they collect or why they collect anything in the first place When it s not inducing a five-alarm case of envy, Dream Garages can provide inspiration and escape in equal measure. "Road and Track," July 2007 " So you' ve got the checkered-flag floor tiles. The NASCAR worthy aluminum jack and a gleaming set of Snap-On Tools. But chances are that your garage pales in comparison to the automotive shrines expertly detailed in this book. The cars, personalities and endless garage wall memorabilia come to life in the excellent color photos printed in thick stock. It is truly a satisfying read." "Classic & Sports Car" (UK), December 2006 " What makes this book a winner: any hardcore enthusiast can relate to it. It' s funny, too, and beautifully photographed. In fact, it' s worth the cash for Peter Egan' s forward alone, which beautifully sums up our fanaticism." Edmonds.com, May 2007 " You' ll be in awe of the garages with collections of emblems, memorabilia and model cars." "Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car, "February 2007 " Don' t let the title fool you: This is no more a book about garages than "Bon Appetit "is about casserole dishes ... It' s what goes inside that counts, and "Dream Garages "does not disappoint ... This is a lavishly illustrated book that gets at why collectors collect what they collect - or why they collect anything in the first place ... When it' s not inducing a five-alarm case of envy, "Dream Garages "can provide inspiration and escape in equal measure." San Jose" Mercury News "(CA), Nov. 24, 2006 Holiday Gift Guide " One of the prettiest car books I' ve ever seen. Hundreds of photographs reflect the tastes and passions of hard-core enthusiasts who own 20 well-stocked garages in California, Europe and elsewhere ... It' s the diversity that makes each collection a treat." Star Tribune" (MN), Dec. 3, 2006 "Filled with snapshots by top automotive photographers of fascinating garages and great cars in the U.S., England and Italy, the book gives local garage owners something to admire and emulate." "Hemmings Sports & Exotic Car, "February 2007 (circ.: 30,000) "Don't let the title fool you: This is no more a book about garages than "Bon Appetit "is about casserole dishes ... It's what goes inside that counts, and "Dream Garages "does not disappoint ... This is a lavishly illustrated book that gets at why collectors collect what they collect - or why they collect anything in the first place ... When it's not inducing a five-alarm case of envy, "Dream Garages "can provide inspiration and escape in equal measure." Classic & Sports Car" (UK), December 2006 "What makes this book a winner: any hardcore enthusiast can relate to it. It's funny, too, and beautifully photographed. In fact, it's worth the cash for Peter Egan's forward alone, which beautifully sums up our fanaticism." " Octane "(UK), December 2006 "The book will appeal to anyone who sees a garage as more than simply a place to park in."