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Posted Nov 20 2009, 01:12 PM by Mike Garrett with 40 comment(s)

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The first time I came across Shakotan Boogie was in a small used bookstore in Japan a few years ago. I had heard the comic mentioned before, so I was really excited getting a chance to pick up a few volumes of this cult-favorite of Japan's car enthusiasts. In the time since I've managed to collect about half the series from bookstores all over Japan, and even some here in LA. With this month's theme, it's a perfect time to take a quick look through the pages of Shakotan Boogie....
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Posted Jun 03 2008, 11:38 PM by Mike Garrett with 2 comment(s)

Speedhunters
While I may be absorbing myself in Japan's car culture right now, my automotive roots lie in classic American automobiles, so when I heard about this book that was just published, my interest was immediately sparked. Michael McCabe's new book, Kustom Japan , profiles kustom and hot rod culture here in the land of the rising sun. The book covers all parts of the culture including the cars, the clothes, the people, and the places. It looks like a great read and I think it's so fascinating...

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