A Man & His Car | Matt Hranek

From celebrated author and photographer Matt Hranek comes an immersive exploration of automotive passion and personal connection. This beautifully crafted volume goes far beyond mechanical specifications to uncover the profound bonds between collectors and their most treasured machines.

Hranek takes readers inside exclusive collections and private garages, from Jay Leno's 1955 Buick Roadmaster to Kevin Costner's iconic Shelby Mustang from Bull Durham. Through intimate first-hand interviews with over 80 car enthusiasts—including Ed Burns, Shaquille O'Neal, and Snoop Dogg—each story reveals how these vehicles become repositories of memory, ambition, and identity. The narrative spans legendary automotive museums and private collections, featuring rarities like Elvis Presley's bullet-marked DeTomaso Pantera and Steve McQueen's 1956 Jaguar XKSS.

Exquisite photography captures every curve, detail, and imperfection that makes each car extraordinary. This is a meditation on why certain objects captivate us, how they mark pivotal life moments, and the stories we tell through the things we choose to preserve.