Posts filed under 'Books/Magazines'
This one kind of slipped under a lot radars. Piecebook: The Secret Drawings of Graffiti Writers compiled by Sacha Jenkins and David Villorente features the work or artists such as Donid, T Kid, Iz the Wiz, Daze, Skeme and others and is laid out like a mass produced black book (which it basically is). The printed transfers the art incredible well to the point where it actually looks like it was drawn in by famous graffiti writers and not just purchased through Amazon. Also, 10.Deep will be having a gallery reception for the release of the book on June 12th (Thursday) which will feature prints from some of the artists in the book and a special package will be for sale that includes a copy of the book, a tee, and a sharpie.
June 10th, 2008
Just some random beach reading over the weekend.
May 27th, 2008
In this clip from the upcoming documentary about his life (Dreams with Sharp Teeth), Harlan Ellison (noted short story, novella, and television writer) candidly speaks about why/when a writer should be paid. Never one to hold back any punches (do some research on his pseudonym Cordwainer Bird), Harlan has some not-so-nice things to say about people who don’t want to pay him.
April 28th, 2008
Yeah man if you get a chance pick up the new issue of KING mag. If you arent inclined to pick up the mag just check it out online here.
April 2nd, 2008
Greeting Kiddies, for all ya’ll that dont know the above image is whats referred to as a mixtape. These were around since the beginning of HIP HOP. This particular mixtape was put out by DJ MISTER CEE on the underground mixtape brand TAPEKINGZ. I had the luxury this weekend to reconnect with my vintage mixtape collection and will be posting a new mixtape every monday for all ya’ll youngbucks to drool over.
March 31st, 2008
Two “Required Reading” posts in a row?? What’s going on? Maybe we’ve turned into a bunch of bookworms. Or maybe we just like looking at pictures. Who knows? I’ll refrain from posting all the libertine books I’ve been reading, and instead, we’ll give you a few more books filled with pretty drawings to look at. Here you go:
Phil Frost has (finally) released his first book.
Instead of repeatedly watching the end credits, why not own all the phallic drawings from Superbad for yourself!
March 17th, 2008
Son of Pop - Ron English
Abject Expressionism - Ron English
Monster Fun Zine - Kevin Lyons - available at WTHN to coincide with his back wall installation (limited to only 15 copies)
March 13th, 2008
A while back, we posted that Kanye West was “writing” a book. Well, the months went by and still no prose from the Chicago native. Recently though, Kanye has released a few pages from his book (it was supposed to come out in January). This is the only news he’s given since we first heard about it. What’s the holdup, you might be wondering. My guess, based on the few sample pages, is probably that the real author J. Sakiya Sandifer is having a hell of a time translating Kanye’s “Kanyeisms.” After all, the dude doesn’t exactly have the most rational, thought-provoking, or even coherent thoughts/quips/witticisms. So imagine putting a whole book together full of them. And honestly, based on the design, my guess is probably right. I’m kind of digging the cleanness of the design and all, but it looks like a waste of paper. But then again, anytime Kanye West “writes” a book, I’m going to call it a waste of paper. Anyway, here’s the sample pages. Visit his blog to read one more. Read the rest of his blog to be bombarded with product’s Kanye likes and you’ll never be able to afford, and to see his real writing in action.
February 7th, 2008
Powerhouse Books has released 28 Day Winter, a collection of snowboard photographs from Living Proof’s Featured Artist Dean “Blotto” Gray, Jeff Curtes, and Adam Moran. The shutterbugs traveled to the Southern Hemishpere and Mt. Hood to shoot these photographs and show the world that the terrain on the other side of the equator can be just as good. Snowboarders featured include: Terje Haakonsen, Shaun White, Kelly Clark, Hannah Teeter, and more.
January 24th, 2008
Streetwear by Steve Vogel - Described as an insider’s guide to the title subject, this book features profiles and interviews with the brands and people that have shaped this industry (Stussy, Nike, Obey, SSUR, Alife, Married to the Mob, etc.). The book also covers some of the media outlets that have helped spread the word about these brands (Frank 151, Crooked Tongues, Complex, Cliquenmove).
Confidential by Alison Jackson - Boy, do we ever love grainy photographs. That may be why we love this book. Or it could be that it features stunningly accurate celebrity lookalikes in hilarious scenes (George Bush and Tony Blair riding around on horse Broke Back style, Elton John in numerous compromising situations, Britney Spears working out while eating, Bill Gates using a Mac, etc.). There’s nearly 300 pages of these photos, and it’s entertaining every time you look at it.
January 17th, 2008
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