Andrew Zuckerman
Andrew Zuckerman's books portray animals in striking beauty. the majestic nature of the creatures are shown in crisp color and natural movement. check out Birds (above) or Creature (below), both are spectacular and can be purchased from Amazon.
check out the behind the scenes of Creature: http://vimeo.com/5717296
see the short film accompanying Bird: http://vimeo.com/5719819
Jeremy May – Paper Rings
Jeremy May is making incredible rings from bonded paper. more than that, the paper he uses to create the jewelry is taken from buyers' favorite pieces of literature. he then encloses the ring in the book to create a unique display.
The Book of Bond
if you've ever aspired to be an international man of mystery, spanning the globe in search of villain, adventure, looove... this book may be just the thing you need to rejuvenate your thoughts of grandeur. relive your fantasies as you discover more about Bond's style and charisma, his most famous confrontations and the props that made it all possible. you can find The Book of Bond alongside other intriguing pieces (Bond Cars and Vehicles, Bond Villains and of course, Bond Girls) on Amazon.
Adam Perry Lang: BBQ 25
if you've ever attempted to man the grill yet felt self-conscious in doing so, you must read this book! if you've ever invited friends or family over for a "barbecue" and disappointed your guests by merely laying unprepared chicken on a grill, you must read this book! if you've ever wondered why your grilling fiasco turned out the way it did, you must read this book! Adam Perry Lang's BBQ 25 will give you the courage you need to defend yourself from naysayer's disapproving glances and muffled comments. BBQ 25 is a collection of the 25 recipes we Americans cook 95% of the time. quick, to the point and filled with instructional pictures, BBQ 25 is the go-to-guide for anyone who wants to truly "barbecue". the book walks you through the entire process, from purchase to preparation and is even laminated and extra durable so you can keep your new-found security blanket with you, next to the grill. if you have not already, do yourself a favor and learn how to really barbecue. purchase from Amazon for less than $20!
Dennis Hopper & The New Hollywood
the epitome of cool, Dennis Hopper was an icon of his generation. women loved him, men wanted to be him. Dennis Hopper & The New Hollywood is a collection of art, Hopper's and others. for $35 you can take a glimpse into the artistic world of the legend himself. from Amazon:
This monograph presents the art and artists that have inspired his cinematic work as an actor and director. Hopper’s own photographs of the silver screen’s biggest stars are juxtaposed with paintings acquired by Hopper from renowned artists, on-set shots of his films, and an art installation co-signed with Marcel Duchamp. Complete with an exclusive extended interview of the artist/actor/director, this books offers privileged insight into one of the era’s great fringe icons and brings to light the relationship between Hopper’s artwork and his cinematographic career.
The Ruins of Detroit
The Ruins of Detroit is a fascinating look at the apocalyptic wasteland that is now Detroit. showcasing the city's defunct landmarks, the book takes you inside a haunting array of abandoned buildings. available for $125.
Joachim Schmid – O Campo
Joachim Schmid took aerial photos of Brazilian soccer fields and compiled them into a book, "O Campo."
Dennis Hopper: Photographs 1961-1967
if only i had a cool G to blow... Dennis Hopper: Photographs 1961-1967 available for purchase from Taschen Books for $1,000. "This book represents Dennis Hopper's America in the 1960's" - Tony Shafrazi. what an incredible time capsule!
The Fruit Hunters
The Fruit Hunters is a magical book about man's journey to document fruits that never make it to the modern marketplace. in a society where our fruits are increasingly losing flavor and becoming homogenized, the book and the upcoming documentary are an eye opening account of the bountiful fruits across the world that most of us have never pondered. somewhere along the way i read a quote as saying something to the effect of, "Willy Wonka's got nothin on this!" have you ever heard of a fruit that "smells kind of lemony, but tastes like a banana, custard, sherbet, pineapple all rolled into one"? see the trailer for the documentary below!
for those of you interested in the documentary's specs, read what HotDocs has to say. be sure to also take a peek at the Adam Gollner's, the author, personal photos from his explorations!
Portraits of America’s Endangered Species
Joel Sartore is the photographer behind the photographic documentation of North America's most endangered species. the infamous California Condor is pictured above. jump on over to Photo of the Day to see the other six images available for web display. all of Joel's hard work is featured in his new book, RARE: Portraits of America’s Endangered Species
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