From the rear cover of this 288 page book: "From the dry lakes and the Barris Kustom shop to today's high-tech hot rods and high-concept customs, 'Hot Rod & Custom Chronicle' traces the history of an American cultural phenomenon. Read about more than 80 seminal cars and the numerous developments that helped move the rod and custom hobby from postwar pastime to today's multi-million dollar industry." Filled with dozens of color and black and white photos along with descriptive text, this title is a must-have for all hot rod and custom car enthusiasts.