SUMMER READING
No this isn’t homework, these are beautifully designed books on poetry that will look damn good on your book shelf at home all worn and banged up after a summer at the beach. Spotted last night at a D&G press event at the Core Club in Manhattan, they stood out. You can (more…)
LOCALS ONLY: CALIFORNIA SKATEBOARDING 1975-1978
“‘Locals Only’ is a celebration of youth. Muscles, wiry bodies, long, tangled hair. A kid might have been in one of the most awkward stages of adolescence, but when he was sailing around an empty pool, Holland reminds us, (more…)
LEROY GRANNIS: SURF PHOTOGRAPHY OF THE 1960′s & 1970′s
This stunning book is a bit pricey at $90 but well worth it considering it double as artwork for your living room. Leroy Grannis captures surfing at it’s laid back best, before it became mainstream. “Grannis quickly became (more…)
GUCCI BY GUCCI
We spotted this beautiful book in the pristine offices of P&G’s beauty division in Manhattan, known as “P&G Prestige.” Unbeknownst to many, P&G owns a collection of some of the best fragrance brands in the world, including Dolce & Gabbana, Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Dunhill, and of course, Gucci. The book, “Gucci by Gucci,” chronicles the rise of one of fashion’s sexiest and (more…)
AMERICAN FASHION TRAVEL
Designers are a fickle bunch when it comes to R&R; it has to be just right. They spend their days picking fabrics, so of course they’re going to notice thread counts. With such a discerning eye for luxury and quality then it’s no surprise that we might learn something from their choices in travel destinations. “American Fashion Travel,” available in May for $45, (more…)
GLENN O’BRIEN: HOW TO BE A MAN
Heritage and authenticity are hugely popular in menswear at the moment, and there isn’t a more original voice then Glenn O’Brien’s. His popular “Style Guy” column in GQ has a loyal following and we anticipate his new book, “How to be a Man” will follow suit. $25 Amazon.com
A GAME OF THRONES
When HBO announced they were creating a new series, “A Game of Thrones,” based on the best selling books by George R. Martin, we couldn’t get the book quick enough. So far it hasn’t disappointed. If you enjoy reading a book without picturing the actors playing key roles, for example Tom Cruise as blond Vampire Lestat, then by all means buy this book and jump in before the series debuts on April 17th. Hefty at nearly 700 pages each, there are four books in the series with a rumored two more yet to arrive. We only hope HBO has assigned the talented people behind the Soprano’s & Deadwood & definitely John from Cincinnati.
THE MAKING OF STAR WARS
Star Wars scholar J. W. Rinzler takes readers back in time for a one-of-a-kind behind-the-scenes look at the nearly decade-long quest of George Lucas and his key collaborators to make the “little” movie that became a phenomenon.
HOMEWORK FOR GROWN UPS
A great little book packed with useful information.
MARCUS SAMUELSSON’S NEW BOOK
A great book packed with culturally diverse recipes from “one of the finest chefs in the country” as noted by Michelle Obama. Chef Samuelsson was honored as guest chef of the White House for the state dinner welcoming the Prime Minister of India.
THE BALTHAZAR COOKBOOK
The cookbook not only features recipes, but also conveys the look and experience of Balthazar for those who treasure the restaurant’s atmosphere.
SLIM AARONS PHOTOGRAPHY
Acapulco Mexico, 1968
