Car guy, Motorcycle enthusiast, martial artist, photographer and writer. Jeff Willis was born and raised in Eureka, California and in his new book (Hu)man in the Machine, he explores the relationship between cars and the people who love them. And he’s here to give us a peak not only into his life but the stories he’s captured in his new book, and much more.
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In our discussion with Jeff, we cover topics like:
- Let’s talk about your petrol-head origin story? The who/what/where/when/how of Jeff Willis? Did you come from a car family? What made you into a Petrol-head, did it start as a kid? Or did you come into it later in life?
- Your dad wrote a book called “An Auto Biography” by Kent Willis; what was that all about?, and did it or he inspire you to become a petrol head? (As well as a writer?)
- You have a fascination with James Dean, and Porsches? Is that because of the California Car culture? Or something else?
- You spent a lot of time as an automotive photographer – do you still do that?
- Lots of eclectic cars in your portfolio Fiat 124, VW Bug, Early Porsche 928 – why, what else past or future?
- What is (Hu)man in the Machine about? What inspired you to write the book?
- As an author/writer – are there any books you would recommend for other enthusiasts to check out?
- You also freelance for Garage Style Magazine and Exotic Car Marketplace; what else are you working on? What’s Jeff’s future look like? Is there another book on the way?
and much, much more!
Get a copy of (Hu)man in the Machine
(Hu)man in the Machine – is a book about cars, motorcycles and the people who love them. In it you’ll hear from well-known automotive personalities, authors, stunt drivers and regular Joes. To learn more be sure to follow Jeff on instagram @darksidesmiley where he posts photos and thoughts on his continuing automotive journey as well as a link to his new book on Amazon.
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