LIFE AT SHUTTER SPEED BOOK BY LARRY CHEN
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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.
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Larry Chen: Life At Shutter Speed | The Definitive Photography Book
Life At Shutter Speed is the debut collection from Larry Chen, the preeminent automotive photographer of today’s generation. This 400-page keepsake celebrates 20 years of Chen’s work, featuring never-before-seen images and behind-the-scenes stories from his travels all over the world.
Life At Shutter Speed presents thousands of photos in vivid clarity and color, displayed in a stitch-bound hardcover measuring 14 × 11 inches for a stunning presentation. It spans the worlds of motorsport, rally and hillclimb racing, smoke-filled drifting and underground car culture that are synonymous with the author.
Inspired by his tireless mission to celebrate auto enthusiasts across the globe, as depicted in his YouTube series AutoFocus with Hoonigan and Capturing Car Culture with Hagerty, Life At Shutter Speed packs two decades of breathtaking thrills into a collector’s item that will elevate the bookshelf of any car nut. Click here to read a Q&A with Chen about the making of Life At Shutter Speed.
Available now wherever books are sold.
ISBN: 979-8-9916226-7-7
For information on our Return and Refund Policy, click here.
The Ultimate Drift Photography Coffee Table Book
Take a trip all the way back to the beginning. From his first visit to D1GP in 2005 to the meteoric rise of Formula Drift over 20 years, Life At Shutter Speed puts you on the track like no other photo book. Chen has been along for the ride for the entire growth of drifting in the United States, and pioneered the way the sport is photographed today. The book features hundreds of photos from overhead, inside the cockpit and inches from lighting up the tires. To read 5 automotive photography tips from the book, click here.
More key drifting photos:
Your favorite drivers like Vaughn Gittin Jr., Chris Forsberg and Adam LZ
Pioneers from Japan like Keiichi Tsuchiya, Daijiro Inada and Dai Yoshihara
Modern day champions James Deane, Chelsea DeNofa and Frederic Aasbo
And much more:
A masterclass in professional automotive photography, Life At Shutter Speed serves as both a time-traveling gallery of car culture and the triumphant portfolio of an entire career. A premium gift for car enthusiasts that is truly unique.
Press Coverage:
Interview with Life At Shutter Speed author Larry Chen, Smoking Tire Podcast
Interview with Life At Shutter Speed author Larry Chen, Maxim Magazine
The story behind the book featuring Larry Chen, Oh Shift YouTube Channel
"An immersive experience." - Foreword Reviews.
"Thrilling" and "jaw-dropping." - BookLife.
"Captures the excitement of racing in all its forms and in all parts of the world." - Kirkus Reviews.
Also featured in: Hagerty Drivers Club magazine, Los Angeles Times, Jay Leno’s Garage and more.
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?
Free shipping on U.S. orders for a limited time.
Larry Chen: Life At Shutter Speed | The Definitive Photography Book
Life At Shutter Speed is the debut collection from Larry Chen, the preeminent automotive photographer of today’s generation. This 400-page keepsake celebrates 20 years of Chen’s work, featuring never-before-seen images and behind-the-scenes stories from his travels all over the world.
Life At Shutter Speed presents thousands of photos in vivid clarity and color, displayed in a stitch-bound hardcover measuring 14 × 11 inches for a stunning presentation. It spans the worlds of motorsport, rally and hillclimb racing, smoke-filled drifting and underground car culture that are synonymous with the author.
Inspired by his tireless mission to celebrate auto enthusiasts across the globe, as depicted in his YouTube series AutoFocus with Hoonigan and Capturing Car Culture with Hagerty, Life At Shutter Speed packs two decades of breathtaking thrills into a collector’s item that will elevate the bookshelf of any car nut. Click here to read a Q&A with Chen about the making of Life At Shutter Speed.
Available now wherever books are sold.
ISBN: 979-8-9916226-7-7
For information on our Return and Refund Policy, click here.
The Ultimate Drift Photography Coffee Table Book
Take a trip all the way back to the beginning. From his first visit to D1GP in 2005 to the meteoric rise of Formula Drift over 20 years, Life At Shutter Speed puts you on the track like no other photo book. Chen has been along for the ride for the entire growth of drifting in the United States, and pioneered the way the sport is photographed today. The book features hundreds of photos from overhead, inside the cockpit and inches from lighting up the tires. To read 5 automotive photography tips from the book, click here.
More key drifting photos:
Your favorite drivers like Vaughn Gittin Jr., Chris Forsberg and Adam LZ
Pioneers from Japan like Keiichi Tsuchiya, Daijiro Inada and Dai Yoshihara
Modern day champions James Deane, Chelsea DeNofa and Frederic Aasbo
And much more:
A masterclass in professional automotive photography, Life At Shutter Speed serves as both a time-traveling gallery of car culture and the triumphant portfolio of an entire career. A premium gift for car enthusiasts that is truly unique.
Press Coverage:
Interview with Life At Shutter Speed author Larry Chen, Smoking Tire Podcast
Interview with Life At Shutter Speed author Larry Chen, Maxim Magazine
The story behind the book featuring Larry Chen, Oh Shift YouTube Channel
"An immersive experience." - Foreword Reviews.
"Thrilling" and "jaw-dropping." - BookLife.
"Captures the excitement of racing in all its forms and in all parts of the world." - Kirkus Reviews.
Also featured in: Hagerty Drivers Club magazine, Los Angeles Times, Jay Leno’s Garage and more.
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!”