In the pages of Garage Style Magazine, Rodney Kemerer’s Tales from the Garage column riveted readers with stories aplenty revolving around cars, but each is something anyone can relate to. Like a sit com on TV, Tales from the Garage took us on a journey every issue from meeting the wife and Rolls-Royce of famed Hollywood director John Frankenheimer and the story of how they acquired the Rolls while filming in Europe to the tale of Jim’s Cars, a story about a massive die cast collection discovered in a garage. The stories are a collection from Rodney’s own experiences and from others who’ve shared their tales with Rodney, making for a great read. Don’t just take our word for it, see what Robb Report had to say about it.
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His heartfelt book – half memoir, half the memories of others – is truly a pop culture snapshot of modern society told through the lens of the automobile. Author, Rodney Kemerer’s tales might appear to be about cars, but they are also tales of an American life and the many objects that embody and reflect it. So pull up a chair and your favorite beverage as you meet a new friend who is happy to share his favorite Tales From the Garage.
You can pick up a copy of “Tales from the Garage” today on Amazon, or learn more by visiting www.talesfromthegarage.com or following him on social @talesfromthegarage on Facebook and Instagram.
Rodney Kemerer’s Tales From the Garage, designed with the look and feel of an automotive owner’s manual, is far more than just a “car book.” As car enthusiasts Jay Leno and Wall Street Journal columnist Dan Neil have observed, Rodney’s warm and personal tales resonate deeply because everyone has a car story to tell. These thirty stories, originating as essays in a host of publications and now reformatted with entirely new and colorful artwork.
