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Streetwear: The Insider's Guide
(25 May 2007) - Admittedly, the title of this book makes a pretty bold claim, but author Steven Vogel has certainly done his homework. From long–established names like Stussy and Burton to the newer kids on the block like Dave's Quality Meat and Pointer, he investigates what makes names from the U.S., U.K. and the Far East tick and how they have managed—or plan—to succeed. It's also a...
(25 May 2007) - Admittedly, the title of this book makes a pretty bold claim, but author Steven Vogel has certainly done his homework. From long–established names like Stussy and Burton to the newer kids on the block like Dave's Quality Meat and Pointer, he investigates what makes names from the U.S., U.K. and the Far East tick and how they have managed—or plan—to succeed. It's also a...
The Deep: The Extraordinary Creatures of the Abyss
(22 May 2007) - The Deep: The Extraordinary Creatures of the Abyss is a new book by Claire Nouvian, who was so inspired by what she saw in the deep ocean that she wanted to help raise awareness for all that we don't know about the vast number of species living there (scientists say there are probably around 20 million undiscovered species). She worked with a range of...
(22 May 2007) - The Deep: The Extraordinary Creatures of the Abyss is a new book by Claire Nouvian, who was so inspired by what she saw in the deep ocean that she wanted to help raise awareness for all that we don't know about the vast number of species living there (scientists say there are probably around 20 million undiscovered species). She worked with a range of...
From the Hips
(22 May 2007) - From the Hips: A Comprehensive, Open-Minded, Uncensored, Totally Honest Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Becoming a Parent was written by recent moms and longtime friends Rebecca Odes and Ceridwen Morris when they couldn't find the kind of book they were looking for when they were pregnant and just had their children. It offers tips on everything during pregnancy to integrating the baby into your...
(22 May 2007) - From the Hips: A Comprehensive, Open-Minded, Uncensored, Totally Honest Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Becoming a Parent was written by recent moms and longtime friends Rebecca Odes and Ceridwen Morris when they couldn't find the kind of book they were looking for when they were pregnant and just had their children. It offers tips on everything during pregnancy to integrating the baby into your...
One Picture Books
(16 May 2007) - The One Picture Books series from Nazraeli Press is an ongoing series of limited–edition artists' books. Each of these hardcover little gems measures just over 5”x7” and contains 16 pages of text and illustrations. The real kicker is that each book also contains an original print by the artist. Past contributing artists have been such greats as Robert Adams, Terri Weifenbach, Todd Hido and...
(16 May 2007) - The One Picture Books series from Nazraeli Press is an ongoing series of limited–edition artists' books. Each of these hardcover little gems measures just over 5”x7” and contains 16 pages of text and illustrations. The real kicker is that each book also contains an original print by the artist. Past contributing artists have been such greats as Robert Adams, Terri Weifenbach, Todd Hido and...
Paper Pilot
(15 May 2007) - Paper Pilot: The Paper Airplane Pilot's Manual is equal parts eye-candy, resource and DIY project. With hundreds of archival photographs of fighter jets, bombers and the like, it's a primer on (primarily U.S.) aviation design spanning over a half-century of innovation. Each plane gets a profile that includes basic info as well as a brief history outlining its strengths, weaknesses and the role it...
(15 May 2007) - Paper Pilot: The Paper Airplane Pilot's Manual is equal parts eye-candy, resource and DIY project. With hundreds of archival photographs of fighter jets, bombers and the like, it's a primer on (primarily U.S.) aviation design spanning over a half-century of innovation. Each plane gets a profile that includes basic info as well as a brief history outlining its strengths, weaknesses and the role it...
Rebound Notebooks
(14 May 2007) - Brought up in "book–ish households" surrounded by the likes of children's classics such as Paddington Bear and Trixie Beldon mysteries, Aussie duo Natalie Crupi and Ben Mason quickly realized their mutual appreciation for well–designed classic book covers. The pair came up with the concept of using the covers to create blank notebooks after sifting through piles of texts at thrift stores, the couple stumbled...
(14 May 2007) - Brought up in "book–ish households" surrounded by the likes of children's classics such as Paddington Bear and Trixie Beldon mysteries, Aussie duo Natalie Crupi and Ben Mason quickly realized their mutual appreciation for well–designed classic book covers. The pair came up with the concept of using the covers to create blank notebooks after sifting through piles of texts at thrift stores, the couple stumbled...
Tattoo Darling
(10 May 2007) - From the land of tulips, Edam cheese and clogs comes Angelique Houtkamp—tattoo artist, painter, collector and shoe designer. Making her imprint on the global art stage, Houtkamp's images reflect the graphic romance of old–school tattoos, the heyday of the Wild West and the mystery of Spain. From Sultry pin–ups, broken hearts, swallows and sailing ships, to black panthers, mermaids, spunky cowgirls, horseshoes and cacti,...
(10 May 2007) - From the land of tulips, Edam cheese and clogs comes Angelique Houtkamp—tattoo artist, painter, collector and shoe designer. Making her imprint on the global art stage, Houtkamp's images reflect the graphic romance of old–school tattoos, the heyday of the Wild West and the mystery of Spain. From Sultry pin–ups, broken hearts, swallows and sailing ships, to black panthers, mermaids, spunky cowgirls, horseshoes and cacti,...
Advertising Now. Online
(02 May 2007) - Advertising Now. Online is an in depth look at how ads have evolved "beyond the banner." The second book from Taschen's series on advertising, it reviews some of the most compelling and effective ad campaigns found on the web. Profiles of successful ad campaigns from around the world by award-winning agencies, including Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Tribal DDB and OgilvyOne, among others, offer insight...
(02 May 2007) - Advertising Now. Online is an in depth look at how ads have evolved "beyond the banner." The second book from Taschen's series on advertising, it reviews some of the most compelling and effective ad campaigns found on the web. Profiles of successful ad campaigns from around the world by award-winning agencies, including Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Tribal DDB and OgilvyOne, among others, offer insight...
Chris Johanson: Please Listen I have Something to Tell You About What Is
(30 April 2007) - Chris Johanson’s new book, Please Listen I have Something to Tell You About What Is, surveys drawings, paintings, installations and sculptures he completed from 1992–2006. Moving chronologically, the book documents how his art progresses— from his beginnings as a street artist in San Francisco to his more recent contemplative work in Portland where he now lives—while some themes and characters stay consistent. Full of...
(30 April 2007) - Chris Johanson’s new book, Please Listen I have Something to Tell You About What Is, surveys drawings, paintings, installations and sculptures he completed from 1992–2006. Moving chronologically, the book documents how his art progresses— from his beginnings as a street artist in San Francisco to his more recent contemplative work in Portland where he now lives—while some themes and characters stay consistent. Full of...
Furnish
(24 April 2007) - Like furniture porn, the new book Furnish: Furniture and Interior Design for the 21st Century is over 200 pages of full-color photos of design objects made by the world's brightest furniture stars. With work by emerging designers such as Jason Miller, Joris Laarman, &made and Jamie Hayon, as well as by more established names like Tord Boontje, Tom Dixon and Hella Jongerius, the images...
(24 April 2007) - Like furniture porn, the new book Furnish: Furniture and Interior Design for the 21st Century is over 200 pages of full-color photos of design objects made by the world's brightest furniture stars. With work by emerging designers such as Jason Miller, Joris Laarman, &made and Jamie Hayon, as well as by more established names like Tord Boontje, Tom Dixon and Hella Jongerius, the images...
Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams Interview and Giveaway
(11 April 2007) - For nearly two decades, Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams have been making the kind of furniture that has become an American interior design vernacular, while also setting new standards in the workplace with their progressive business practices. With their recently released book Let's Get Comfortable and five new stores opening in the U.S. (for a total of 18), we thought we'd check in with...
(11 April 2007) - For nearly two decades, Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams have been making the kind of furniture that has become an American interior design vernacular, while also setting new standards in the workplace with their progressive business practices. With their recently released book Let's Get Comfortable and five new stores opening in the U.S. (for a total of 18), we thought we'd check in with...
David Lynch Giveaway
(10 April 2007) - In the past year David Lynch released his epic experimental film Inland Empire (shot entirely on mini-DV), wrote a book on transcendental meditation called Catching the Big Fish (and inaugurated an annual conference on the subject) and debuted his line of signature coffee. In honor of the iconoclast's many achievements we have a trio of prizes—his coffee, a copy of Catching the Big Fish...
(10 April 2007) - In the past year David Lynch released his epic experimental film Inland Empire (shot entirely on mini-DV), wrote a book on transcendental meditation called Catching the Big Fish (and inaugurated an annual conference on the subject) and debuted his line of signature coffee. In honor of the iconoclast's many achievements we have a trio of prizes—his coffee, a copy of Catching the Big Fish...
Shawn Mortensen: Out of Mind
(10 April 2007) - A “zelig” in the world of photography and portraiture, Shawn Mortensen has amazing intuition proven by his ability to be at the right places at the right time. His eye for talent has created iconic images of “stars” often years before the media or public takes notice. What distinguishes Mortensen's portraits is their intimacy, emotion and sense of humor. Clearly, his subjects trust him....
(10 April 2007) - A “zelig” in the world of photography and portraiture, Shawn Mortensen has amazing intuition proven by his ability to be at the right places at the right time. His eye for talent has created iconic images of “stars” often years before the media or public takes notice. What distinguishes Mortensen's portraits is their intimacy, emotion and sense of humor. Clearly, his subjects trust him....
Penguin's Great Journeys Series
(02 April 2007) - There's nothing like reading a book in the place about which it was written, which is why I fell in love with The Catcher In The Rye after reading it during my first time in New York. With one eye on summer travels, I ambled into Daunt's (my favourite London bookshop) this evening, and was drawn immediately to Penguin's Great Journeys series, which was...
(02 April 2007) - There's nothing like reading a book in the place about which it was written, which is why I fell in love with The Catcher In The Rye after reading it during my first time in New York. With one eye on summer travels, I ambled into Daunt's (my favourite London bookshop) this evening, and was drawn immediately to Penguin's Great Journeys series, which was...
Jason Fulford
(29 March 2007) - Earlier this week, I was excited to be able to question Jason Fulford about his work. He and his partner, Leanne Shapton, run J&L Books, a small publishing company they started in 2000 that supports emerging artists. The dynamic duo have also curated an exhibition currently on view at Seattle’s OK OK Gallery. Jason Fulford’s own solo show can be seen at Quality Pictures...
(29 March 2007) - Earlier this week, I was excited to be able to question Jason Fulford about his work. He and his partner, Leanne Shapton, run J&L Books, a small publishing company they started in 2000 that supports emerging artists. The dynamic duo have also curated an exhibition currently on view at Seattle’s OK OK Gallery. Jason Fulford’s own solo show can be seen at Quality Pictures...
MINI The Book
(28 March 2007) - MINI The Book is a look at history through the eyes of the Mini Cooper since its iconic birth in 1959. Since its creation the Mini has inspired generations with its practicality, sensibility and personality. The passion generated by its owners and admirers is rare for any brand or object, let alone an automobile. This book is a comprehensive look at the car, the...
(28 March 2007) - MINI The Book is a look at history through the eyes of the Mini Cooper since its iconic birth in 1959. Since its creation the Mini has inspired generations with its practicality, sensibility and personality. The passion generated by its owners and admirers is rare for any brand or object, let alone an automobile. This book is a comprehensive look at the car, the...
Design Life Now: National Design Triennial 2006 Catalogue
(15 March 2007) - Like a yearbook of U.S. design over the past three years, Design Life Now includes all the designs that likely caught your eye recently (and those you missed) that are in Cooper-Hewitt's third National Design Triennial. For those who can't make it to the show in NYC (it closes 29 July 2007), the catalogue is an ideal way to experience the 87 stunning, inspiring...
(15 March 2007) - Like a yearbook of U.S. design over the past three years, Design Life Now includes all the designs that likely caught your eye recently (and those you missed) that are in Cooper-Hewitt's third National Design Triennial. For those who can't make it to the show in NYC (it closes 29 July 2007), the catalogue is an ideal way to experience the 87 stunning, inspiring...
Doug Keyes
(15 March 2007) - Condensing the entire content of a book into a single photo, Doug Keyes photographs each page onto a single piece of film to give the impression of knowledge stacking up over time. Called "Collective Memory," the series, was recently awarded a Juror’s Choice Award through the Center (formerly the Sante Fe Center for Photography). The images retain the physical identity of the book itself...
(15 March 2007) - Condensing the entire content of a book into a single photo, Doug Keyes photographs each page onto a single piece of film to give the impression of knowledge stacking up over time. Called "Collective Memory," the series, was recently awarded a Juror’s Choice Award through the Center (formerly the Sante Fe Center for Photography). The images retain the physical identity of the book itself...
Bears by Kent Rogowski
(14 March 2007) - Like a slightly twisted version of something Hallmark might produce, NYC photographer Kent Rogowski's new book, simply titled Bears, is a series of portraits featuring teddybears that have been turned inside out and re-stuffed shot "Avedon-style" (as the book's publisher Sara Rosen put it) . The effect—bears that are distorted, lumpy and totally bizarre looking—is as creepy as it is compelling. Rife with nostalgia...
(14 March 2007) - Like a slightly twisted version of something Hallmark might produce, NYC photographer Kent Rogowski's new book, simply titled Bears, is a series of portraits featuring teddybears that have been turned inside out and re-stuffed shot "Avedon-style" (as the book's publisher Sara Rosen put it) . The effect—bears that are distorted, lumpy and totally bizarre looking—is as creepy as it is compelling. Rife with nostalgia...
Edward Burtynsky: China
(12 March 2007) - Edward Burtynsky photographs a world changing for the purposes of industrial development. His most recent book, China, is a glimpse into the massive social and economic transformation currently underway as China tries to join the ranks of more industrialized nations. Burtynsky says that “these images are meant as metaphors to the dilemma of our modern existence; they search for a dialogue between attraction and...
(12 March 2007) - Edward Burtynsky photographs a world changing for the purposes of industrial development. His most recent book, China, is a glimpse into the massive social and economic transformation currently underway as China tries to join the ranks of more industrialized nations. Burtynsky says that “these images are meant as metaphors to the dilemma of our modern existence; they search for a dialogue between attraction and...
Peter Sutherland: Game and History of Earth
(08 March 2007) - Photographer Peter Sutherland has two new publications, Game and History of Earth, which are both launching tonight at an event at Printed Matter in NYC As you may recall from a previous CH post, Peter is a member of the Chinatown Soccer Club, a loosely-organized group of artists, designers and the like. In addition to playing soccer, Peter has been busily documenting the games...
(08 March 2007) - Photographer Peter Sutherland has two new publications, Game and History of Earth, which are both launching tonight at an event at Printed Matter in NYC As you may recall from a previous CH post, Peter is a member of the Chinatown Soccer Club, a loosely-organized group of artists, designers and the like. In addition to playing soccer, Peter has been busily documenting the games...
Nose to Tail Eating
(31 January 2007) - One of the peculiarities of publishing is the practice of putting out editions that vary from country to country. Many aren't just edited for language, but feature different layouts and other details as well, like the foodie must-read Nose to Tail Eating by Fergus Henderson (chef of the highly esteemed St. JOHN restaurant in London), which even has a different title in the U.S....
(31 January 2007) - One of the peculiarities of publishing is the practice of putting out editions that vary from country to country. Many aren't just edited for language, but feature different layouts and other details as well, like the foodie must-read Nose to Tail Eating by Fergus Henderson (chef of the highly esteemed St. JOHN restaurant in London), which even has a different title in the U.S....
Graceland: An Interactive Pop-Up Tour
(18 January 2007) - For King lovers who can't make it to Memphis, now you can have an all access tour of Elvis Presley's famed mansion right in your own living room with the arrival of Graceland: An Interactive Pop-Up Tour. The book contains nine different three-dimensional spreads designed by pop-up master Chuck Murphy, dedicated to the most popular aspects of the castle of rock 'n roll, including...
(18 January 2007) - For King lovers who can't make it to Memphis, now you can have an all access tour of Elvis Presley's famed mansion right in your own living room with the arrival of Graceland: An Interactive Pop-Up Tour. The book contains nine different three-dimensional spreads designed by pop-up master Chuck Murphy, dedicated to the most popular aspects of the castle of rock 'n roll, including...
Taschen SoHo Store
(04 January 2007) - Following the success of their pop-up store in the same location, Taschen is making their SoHo digs permanent. Designed by Philippe Starck (who also was behind their flagships in Beverly Hills and Paris), the space features swirling tropical-colored murals on the walls by Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes. Currently soft opened as of last month, their biannual warehouse sale will take place from 19-21 January...
(04 January 2007) - Following the success of their pop-up store in the same location, Taschen is making their SoHo digs permanent. Designed by Philippe Starck (who also was behind their flagships in Beverly Hills and Paris), the space features swirling tropical-colored murals on the walls by Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes. Currently soft opened as of last month, their biannual warehouse sale will take place from 19-21 January...
John Currin
(04 January 2007) - "The more love you show, the more you destroy it," says John Currin explaining his use of a palette knife in his 1997 painting called The Bra Shop. With the more than 400 works collected in his new book, this quote (describing the mottled faces on girls with massively oversized breasts) helps make clear that Currin loves paint, loves mark-making, loves line, loves color...
(04 January 2007) - "The more love you show, the more you destroy it," says John Currin explaining his use of a palette knife in his 1997 painting called The Bra Shop. With the more than 400 works collected in his new book, this quote (describing the mottled faces on girls with massively oversized breasts) helps make clear that Currin loves paint, loves mark-making, loves line, loves color...
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