LIFE AT SHUTTER SPEED BOOK BY LARRY CHEN
BUY THE NO. 1 AUTOMOTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK
Automotive photographer Larry Chen travels the world documenting car culture, and his first-ever book Life At Shutter Speed brings you along for the ride. LIMITED TIME: Free shipping for U.S. orders.
The long-awaited Larry Chen coffee table book ‘Life At Shutter Speed’ combines 2,500 photos, taken over 20 years, into 400 pages of automotive beauty. The official photographer of Formula Drift, and a fixture on the set of one iconic moment in car culture after another, his tireless work ethic and relentless pursuit of stunning imagery is on full display.
What is the Larry Chen photo book?
Two editions of Life at Shutter Speed were produced:
The Standard Edition ($125), a premium hardcover showcasing 2,000 rare and iconic images.
The Limited Edition ($275), a numbered and signed collector's edition with only 1,000 copies produced. Includes an exclusive autographed print, plus a unique book cover and 100 additional photos inside. SOLD OUT.
What is Special about Life At Shutter Speed?
Known for his complete and total immersion into the automotive scene, Larry Chen has earned a reputation for capturing photos that could only be achieved with unlimited access. As a result, the images in Life At Shutter Speed have defined the modern era in cars, in events, in people and in an entire generation of enthusiasts.
What is Included in the Larry Chen Book?
Each book comes with the following:
400 pages in massive 14×11 format
Hardcover book inside protective slipcase
Over 2,500 images from 20 years of Larry Chen’s career
Where can I Order Life At Shutter Speed?
Available now. Click here to read a Q&A with the author.
“This book helped me relive so many pivotal moments throughout my career. It perfectly encapsulates my mission to capture and celebrate car culture.”
Larry Chen and a fan at the signing for his book Life At Shutter Speed. Photo by Willie T.
Larry Chen, author of Life At Shutter Speed (Carrara Media, 2025).
Praise for Life At Shutter Speed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐:
"An immersive experience." - Foreword Reviews.
"Thrilling" and "jaw-dropping." - BookLife.
"Captures the excitement of racing in all its forms." - Kirkus Reviews.
Also featured in: Hagerty Drivers Club magazine, Los Angeles Times, Jay Leno’s Garage and more.
Read press coverage of all Carrara Media titles here.
Watch this Video about the Larry Chen Book:
Video about ‘Life At Shutter Speed’ automotive photobook by Larry Chen, posted to the Larry Chen YouTube channel titled “The Biggest Project of My Career: Documenting 20 Years of My Photos in My Book, Now Live!”