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Same Place Different Face
(03 January 2007) - Melbourne's St. Kilda is one of those iconic places that attracts an eclectic bunch of people, many of whom liberally skirt the conventional parameters of life. The beachside community is renowned for its diversity—be it in the music and art that out of the pubs and studios or the cakes that tempt from the windows of the cafes. It's a fascinating little part of...
(03 January 2007) - Melbourne's St. Kilda is one of those iconic places that attracts an eclectic bunch of people, many of whom liberally skirt the conventional parameters of life. The beachside community is renowned for its diversity—be it in the music and art that out of the pubs and studios or the cakes that tempt from the windows of the cafes. It's a fascinating little part of...
CH Resolution Guide: Read More Books
(26 December 2006) - If finding more time to devote to reading is on your list of resolutions, here are some of the great literary offerings that Cool Hunting has featured over the last year. Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century International Children's Digital Library The Black Panthers Prank University Andy Warhol "Giant" Size Design it Yourself The Meaning of Tingo Game Set and Match II...
(26 December 2006) - If finding more time to devote to reading is on your list of resolutions, here are some of the great literary offerings that Cool Hunting has featured over the last year. Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century International Children's Digital Library The Black Panthers Prank University Andy Warhol "Giant" Size Design it Yourself The Meaning of Tingo Game Set and Match II...
Hoopla
(21 December 2006) - The black sandpaper book jacket says it all. Who else but the famed Miami-based advertising firm Crispin Porter+Bogusky (CP+B) would create a cover designed to collect DNA for passing on to future generations? It's this type of wildly inventive thinking backed by a playfully ironic attitude that has made CP+B one of the most commonly recognizable names in the field over the last five...
(21 December 2006) - The black sandpaper book jacket says it all. Who else but the famed Miami-based advertising firm Crispin Porter+Bogusky (CP+B) would create a cover designed to collect DNA for passing on to future generations? It's this type of wildly inventive thinking backed by a playfully ironic attitude that has made CP+B one of the most commonly recognizable names in the field over the last five...
Gorillaz Giveaway
(19 December 2006) - Like the concept itself, Gorillaz: Rise of the Ogre is a part fictional, part real account of the band's rise to fame. Faux interviews and Jamie Hewlett's illustrations, as well as a few real photos, make up the hardcover book, bringing out both imagined and true-to-life details. Highlights include track-by-track "making of" stories, British humor and, overall, behind-the-scenes insight into one of the most...
(19 December 2006) - Like the concept itself, Gorillaz: Rise of the Ogre is a part fictional, part real account of the band's rise to fame. Faux interviews and Jamie Hewlett's illustrations, as well as a few real photos, make up the hardcover book, bringing out both imagined and true-to-life details. Highlights include track-by-track "making of" stories, British humor and, overall, behind-the-scenes insight into one of the most...
Juxtaposed: Religion
(12 December 2006) - The first in a series of conceptual shelves called Juxtaposed by design duo Mike and Maaike, this shelf brings all the major religious texts (the Bhagvad Gita, Bible, Qur'an, Confucious' Analects, the Tao Te Ching, Discourses of the Buddha and The Torah) together and puts them on the same level. For atheists and believers alike, the Religion shelf's an artful comment on the many religions...
(12 December 2006) - The first in a series of conceptual shelves called Juxtaposed by design duo Mike and Maaike, this shelf brings all the major religious texts (the Bhagvad Gita, Bible, Qur'an, Confucious' Analects, the Tao Te Ching, Discourses of the Buddha and The Torah) together and puts them on the same level. For atheists and believers alike, the Religion shelf's an artful comment on the many religions...
Life
(04 December 2006) - Published back in March in the U.K. (left) and in September in the U.S. (right), Life by Lennart Nilsson is a phenomenal book. Born in Sweden in 1922, Nilsson is regarded as one of the foremost scientific photographers ever, and looking through the 300 or so pages in Life it's easy to see why. The heavyweight book is split into two parts. The first...
(04 December 2006) - Published back in March in the U.K. (left) and in September in the U.S. (right), Life by Lennart Nilsson is a phenomenal book. Born in Sweden in 1922, Nilsson is regarded as one of the foremost scientific photographers ever, and looking through the 300 or so pages in Life it's easy to see why. The heavyweight book is split into two parts. The first...
Grafuck 2
(30 November 2006) - Grafuck 2 is the second annual publication of erotic art works from husband and wife design team Fiel Valdez and Peter Vattanatham (me,me). With illustration, photography, fine art and graphic design from emerging and established artists the second installment has all the lust and humor we loved about Grafuck 1. Grafuck 2 features a double-sided centerfold by kozyndan as well as works that range...
(30 November 2006) - Grafuck 2 is the second annual publication of erotic art works from husband and wife design team Fiel Valdez and Peter Vattanatham (me,me). With illustration, photography, fine art and graphic design from emerging and established artists the second installment has all the lust and humor we loved about Grafuck 1. Grafuck 2 features a double-sided centerfold by kozyndan as well as works that range...
Mortified
(22 November 2006) - Mortified: Real Words. Real People. Real Pathetic. is a collection of hilarious real-life letters, journal excerpts, poems, lyrics, and locker notes detailing the excruciatingly embarrassing pitfalls of youth. With all the voyeuristic thrills of reading your sister's diary without the consequences, Mortified is hard to put down. First performed as a live stage show, Mortified has been selling out seats across the country since...
(22 November 2006) - Mortified: Real Words. Real People. Real Pathetic. is a collection of hilarious real-life letters, journal excerpts, poems, lyrics, and locker notes detailing the excruciatingly embarrassing pitfalls of youth. With all the voyeuristic thrills of reading your sister's diary without the consequences, Mortified is hard to put down. First performed as a live stage show, Mortified has been selling out seats across the country since...
Vitamin Ph: New Perspectives in Photography
(15 November 2006) - Vitamin Ph: New Perspectives in Photography is a collection of contemporary photography from 121 living artists who have contributed to the international art photography scene in the last five years. The latest installment in Phaidon's lauded Vitamin series (which also includes titles Vitamin P: New Perspectives in Painting and Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing, Vitamin Ph) features photographers chosen by a distinguished panel...
(15 November 2006) - Vitamin Ph: New Perspectives in Photography is a collection of contemporary photography from 121 living artists who have contributed to the international art photography scene in the last five years. The latest installment in Phaidon's lauded Vitamin series (which also includes titles Vitamin P: New Perspectives in Painting and Vitamin D: New Perspectives in Drawing, Vitamin Ph) features photographers chosen by a distinguished panel...
MP3 Midwest
(15 November 2006) - A Midwest photographic publication project featuring the work of three progressive photographers, each featured in their own separate volume: Kelli Connell (Double Life), Justin Newhall (Historical Marker) and Brian Ulrich(Copia). Striking and original images of Midwestern life as seen throught the lense of this exceptionally talented trio. Beautifully packaged. $30, Buy it at BASE...
(15 November 2006) - A Midwest photographic publication project featuring the work of three progressive photographers, each featured in their own separate volume: Kelli Connell (Double Life), Justin Newhall (Historical Marker) and Brian Ulrich(Copia). Striking and original images of Midwestern life as seen throught the lense of this exceptionally talented trio. Beautifully packaged. $30, Buy it at BASE...
Camouflage Pattern Book
(15 November 2006) - This collection of camouflage patterns features a royalty-free DVD that can be used for web pages, graphic design, 3D mapping, desktop wallpapers etc. The data is provided in both EPS and JPEG file format. 8.5in square. $49.95, Buy it at BASE...
(15 November 2006) - This collection of camouflage patterns features a royalty-free DVD that can be used for web pages, graphic design, 3D mapping, desktop wallpapers etc. The data is provided in both EPS and JPEG file format. 8.5in square. $49.95, Buy it at BASE...
Factory Records: The Complete Graphic Album
(13 November 2006) - During its heyday in the 80's, Factory Records worked with some of the most brilliant graphic artists around, including Peter Saville, Den Kelly, Mark Farrow, 8VO and Barbara Kruger. Their stylish design is almost as iconic as the era-defining bands (Joy Division, New Order, etc.) that are synonymous with the Manchester-based label. The upcoming new book, Factory Records: The Complete Graphic Album,is the first...
(13 November 2006) - During its heyday in the 80's, Factory Records worked with some of the most brilliant graphic artists around, including Peter Saville, Den Kelly, Mark Farrow, 8VO and Barbara Kruger. Their stylish design is almost as iconic as the era-defining bands (Joy Division, New Order, etc.) that are synonymous with the Manchester-based label. The upcoming new book, Factory Records: The Complete Graphic Album,is the first...
Malcolm Venville: Lucha Loco
(07 November 2006) - I never really took to Hulk Hogan and his friends when I was a kid, preferring instead the low-rent British version of wrestling. Big Daddy in a leotard and top-hat was about as colorful as it got though, so looking at Malcolm Venville's vivid portraits of masked Mexican Lucha Libre wrestlers makes me feel like I missed out big time. The British photographer and...
(07 November 2006) - I never really took to Hulk Hogan and his friends when I was a kid, preferring instead the low-rent British version of wrestling. Big Daddy in a leotard and top-hat was about as colorful as it got though, so looking at Malcolm Venville's vivid portraits of masked Mexican Lucha Libre wrestlers makes me feel like I missed out big time. The British photographer and...
Leni the Pug: The Comet Christmas Caper
(03 November 2006) - Leni the Pug: The Comet Christmas Caper is a new illustrated holiday 'tail' chronicling the adventures of Leni (a female Pug), who leads a pack of pooches to help Santa find Comet the reindeer and deliver his Christmas presents after the magic sleigh crashes in a Central Park dog run. Written by Keith Fiore, Illustrated by Alex Sacui, and self-published by Keith and his...
(03 November 2006) - Leni the Pug: The Comet Christmas Caper is a new illustrated holiday 'tail' chronicling the adventures of Leni (a female Pug), who leads a pack of pooches to help Santa find Comet the reindeer and deliver his Christmas presents after the magic sleigh crashes in a Central Park dog run. Written by Keith Fiore, Illustrated by Alex Sacui, and self-published by Keith and his...
I Am Plastic
(02 November 2006) - Creepy yet cute, artist-designed and utterly collectible, the designer toy phenomenon is an accurate barometer of currents in pop culture over the last several years. Kidrobot, the most familiar name in the movement, has literally wrote the book on the subject with this month's release of I Am Plastic, a new hardcover that visually traces the nearly decade-old niche culture. Divided into sections by...
(02 November 2006) - Creepy yet cute, artist-designed and utterly collectible, the designer toy phenomenon is an accurate barometer of currents in pop culture over the last several years. Kidrobot, the most familiar name in the movement, has literally wrote the book on the subject with this month's release of I Am Plastic, a new hardcover that visually traces the nearly decade-old niche culture. Divided into sections by...
Kaiseki Contest Winner
(31 October 2006) - Last week we gave CH readers a chance to win an autographed copy of Yoshihiro Murata's Kaiseki: The Exquisite Cuisine of Kyoto's Kikunoi Restaurant. Thanks to everyone who wrote in with your Japanese culinary adventure stories. Our winner shared a charming story about a Japanese restaurant discovered in China where every entree included "a small salad with the best dressing we'd ever had, some...
(31 October 2006) - Last week we gave CH readers a chance to win an autographed copy of Yoshihiro Murata's Kaiseki: The Exquisite Cuisine of Kyoto's Kikunoi Restaurant. Thanks to everyone who wrote in with your Japanese culinary adventure stories. Our winner shared a charming story about a Japanese restaurant discovered in China where every entree included "a small salad with the best dressing we'd ever had, some...
Halloween 2006: Three Ghost-Themed Finds
(27 October 2006) - The flowing ghost shape may be the most emblematic of Halloween. (Does it get any simpler than a sheet with holes?) Some of our favorite artists and designers have embraced the classic silhouette and created a few non-traditional ghosts to help celebrate the macabre holiday. The new offbeat book on entertaining by Amy Sedaris, I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence (above right) includes...
(27 October 2006) - The flowing ghost shape may be the most emblematic of Halloween. (Does it get any simpler than a sheet with holes?) Some of our favorite artists and designers have embraced the classic silhouette and created a few non-traditional ghosts to help celebrate the macabre holiday. The new offbeat book on entertaining by Amy Sedaris, I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence (above right) includes...
It's All Good
(26 October 2006) - Boogie, a photographer born and raised in Serbia and now based in New York, has a love of chaos, violence and danger, which perhaps can be attributed to growing up in war-torn Yugoslavia. His first book, It’s All Good, is an ode to the gang members, prostitutes and junkies of notorious New York neighborhoods Bushwick, BedStuy and Queensbridge. His stark photos show junkies shooting...
(26 October 2006) - Boogie, a photographer born and raised in Serbia and now based in New York, has a love of chaos, violence and danger, which perhaps can be attributed to growing up in war-torn Yugoslavia. His first book, It’s All Good, is an ode to the gang members, prostitutes and junkies of notorious New York neighborhoods Bushwick, BedStuy and Queensbridge. His stark photos show junkies shooting...
Vintage Penguin and Pelican Book Covers
(25 October 2006) - Known for their classic pocketable paperbacks, both Penguin and Pelican also were behind some of the more era-defining book covers of the 60's and 70's. Designer Joe Kral's online collection is a great repository of the retro bold graphics and warm colors for anyone who's ever bought a book solely for its cover. Also on Cool Hunting: The Condiment Packet Museum, Cassette Jam 05...
(25 October 2006) - Known for their classic pocketable paperbacks, both Penguin and Pelican also were behind some of the more era-defining book covers of the 60's and 70's. Designer Joe Kral's online collection is a great repository of the retro bold graphics and warm colors for anyone who's ever bought a book solely for its cover. Also on Cool Hunting: The Condiment Packet Museum, Cassette Jam 05...
Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century
(24 October 2006) - A truly unprecedented endeavor, Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century, provides cutting-edge solutions and ideas for constructing a more livable future. With contributions from more than 60 acclaimed writers, including a forward by Al Gore and an introduction by Bruce Sterling, this volume has been likened to the hippie bible, The Whole Earth Catalog, but retooled for the iPod generation. Worldchanging contains...
(24 October 2006) - A truly unprecedented endeavor, Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century, provides cutting-edge solutions and ideas for constructing a more livable future. With contributions from more than 60 acclaimed writers, including a forward by Al Gore and an introduction by Bruce Sterling, this volume has been likened to the hippie bible, The Whole Earth Catalog, but retooled for the iPod generation. Worldchanging contains...
David Rockwell and Bruce Mau: Spectacle
(23 October 2006) - New from Phaidon, Spectacle is a detailed exploration of larger-than-life events from around the world. Aiming to capture "the power of real-time, real-space events in today's highly mediated world," Spectacle includes over 200 stunning photographs from events as diverse as the Olympic opening ceremonies, the biannual Brussels Flower Carpet (pictured center, click all images for detail), the Harbin Ice Festival, Burning Man, Cinco de...
(23 October 2006) - New from Phaidon, Spectacle is a detailed exploration of larger-than-life events from around the world. Aiming to capture "the power of real-time, real-space events in today's highly mediated world," Spectacle includes over 200 stunning photographs from events as diverse as the Olympic opening ceremonies, the biannual Brussels Flower Carpet (pictured center, click all images for detail), the Harbin Ice Festival, Burning Man, Cinco de...
Yoshihiro Murata: Kaiseki
(20 October 2006) - Kaiseki: The Exquisite Cuisine of Kyoto's Kikunoi Restaurant is a captivating volume celebrating the history and beauty of Japan's finest cuisine. And one lucky CH reader will win an autographed copy. Authored by Yoshihiro Murata (a third generation chef and owner of Kyoto's famed Kikunoi and Kiamachi restaurants) and beautifully photographed by Masashi Kuma, they take us on a culinary and visual journey into...
(20 October 2006) - Kaiseki: The Exquisite Cuisine of Kyoto's Kikunoi Restaurant is a captivating volume celebrating the history and beauty of Japan's finest cuisine. And one lucky CH reader will win an autographed copy. Authored by Yoshihiro Murata (a third generation chef and owner of Kyoto's famed Kikunoi and Kiamachi restaurants) and beautifully photographed by Masashi Kuma, they take us on a culinary and visual journey into...
International Children's Digital Library
(20 October 2006) - The International Children's Digital Library is working on a goal to provide people around the world access to a digital library of children's books that will surpass 10,000 volumes by 2008. By constructing varying interface levels for children 3 to 13, ICDL has created a reading experience that evolves with each child's individual growth and will preserve the best of children's literature for future...
(20 October 2006) - The International Children's Digital Library is working on a goal to provide people around the world access to a digital library of children's books that will surpass 10,000 volumes by 2008. By constructing varying interface levels for children 3 to 13, ICDL has created a reading experience that evolves with each child's individual growth and will preserve the best of children's literature for future...
Salt
(19 October 2006) - Former currency (in fact, the root of the word "salary"), invaluable preservative and the source of wars and conflict, salt's role in society dates back to ancient times. Mark Kurlansky, the author of "Salt: A World History"—the definitive book detailing the way salt has influenced civilization—explains that "before the age of petroleum, geology was largely dedicated to understanding and locating salt" and that the...
(19 October 2006) - Former currency (in fact, the root of the word "salary"), invaluable preservative and the source of wars and conflict, salt's role in society dates back to ancient times. Mark Kurlansky, the author of "Salt: A World History"—the definitive book detailing the way salt has influenced civilization—explains that "before the age of petroleum, geology was largely dedicated to understanding and locating salt" and that the...
Lonely Heart: The Art of Tara McPherson
(10 October 2006) - Tara McPherson, 30, the Brooklyn-based artist known for her slightly surreal, melancholy-tinged work, is celebrating the recent release of her first book Lonely Heart: The Art of Tara McPherson with a book signing at KidRobot in New York City on Thursday, 12 July 2006. The 112-page book is lush with full color illustrations, paintings and the acclaimed rock posters she's made for the likes...
(10 October 2006) - Tara McPherson, 30, the Brooklyn-based artist known for her slightly surreal, melancholy-tinged work, is celebrating the recent release of her first book Lonely Heart: The Art of Tara McPherson with a book signing at KidRobot in New York City on Thursday, 12 July 2006. The 112-page book is lush with full color illustrations, paintings and the acclaimed rock posters she's made for the likes...
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