A look through Barry McGee’s Hoss
While digging through a bunch of old books last night, I came across this catalogue for Barry McGee’s Hoss exhibition at Rice University back in 1999. Sick stuff, Enjoy.
a Glimpse through Aurel Schmidt’s Pussy
Aurel Schmidt has a new book/zine/supplement included with the new issue of Purple. Here’s a taste…
the art army
Harvard Magazine has a nice little write-up on the book The Monuments Men, which is about the Art Army of WWII.
Read the full article here
Out of Print T-Shirts
These are really cool t-shirts with a good cause behind them. For every shirt sold, one book is donated to an African community in need through Books For Africa.
Buy a t-shirt here
All Gone: The Finest of Street Culture
A great photograph from a book that we look forward to every year.
See a preview here
photo: Geoffroy de Boismenu
Camille Rose Garcia’s Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland
Camille Rose Garcia illustrates this new edition of Lewis Carrol’s Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland. As Harper Collins’ website says “Think Alice goes Goth, and you′ve got the magic of this special book.”
Pre-order it now (Available February 2nd)
May your night end up similar
From the new blogbook Texts From Last Night
What I’m reading: Hitman
I was never really a Hart Foundation fan growing up but, this memoir by Bret Hart is a great glimpse into the life and world of a Professional Wrestler. Good stuff.
December 31, 2009 | by the enablist | In Books | No Comments
If you like Josh Keyes, then you’ll like this catalogue
12″ x 9.5″ Landscape | 48 pages (100 lb Velvet Cover) + Fold Out | Hardcover Edition of 1000 | Essay by George Melrod
Packaged with a Pencil Signed and Embossed 8″ x 10″ Archival Giclee on Hahnemuhle Velvet Paper
Available through David B. Smith Gallery
Custom Black Books By Saber
We’re really feeling these.
* 8.5″x11″
*Canson basic black hardbound sketchbook. Sewn binding. All-purpose white, 65lb, neutral PH, good for pencil, crayon, ink, charcoal and pastel.
216 pages.
*Spray painted cover
*Each with Saber Tag and Bubble
Buy it here
Geoff McFetridge: Recent Work
This new zine by Geoff McFetridge looks pretty cool. Nieves kills it as always.
“This book is a small collection of some of the work I have done for Spike Jonze’s film adaptation of the book Where the Wild Things Are.”
Get more info and buy it here
Rip the Ripper catalog
Rip the Ripper Catalog, hard back available here. Here’s the back story…
“On January 23rd, 2009, Powell-Peralta hosted the Rip the Ripper Art Show. Fifty eight artists had pieces on display. The reason for the show was to celebrate The Ripper graphic. So many skaters and artists have been influenced by VCJ’s image over the years, we wanted to do something that would pay respect to VCJ and get skaters stoked. We invited a group of artists and asked them to interpret The Ripper in their own style. Curator: Désirée Astorga”
All the work is sold out, so pick up the catalog for xmas, for you or your best friend!
There is also a video on the PP site from the opening.
Ruedione’s BACKFLASHES
Captured over the course of six years, BACKFLASHES is a gorgeous glimpse through the eyes of ruedione into the adventure of writing graffiti. These photos are outstanding, and the book is a must buy. For more of a background on the photographer/artist, Ekosystem has a great interview.
November 24, 2009 | by the enablist | In Books, Photography, Slideshows, art, graffiti | No Comments
Wary Meyers Type Chess Set
In their book Tossed & Found, one of the things that Linda and John Meyers explain is how they found and in turn created this fantastic chess set using an old type tray, risers, and both cases of letters. The results are incredible and inspirational for those who like to do things themselves. Have a look at their blog for more and definitely pick up the book.
The In Store Book Review: Pieter Hugo’s Nollywood
Unfortunately, we cannot always afford the books we like and see, and only the really smart book publishers send titles our way. So, to deliver you an inside look at really great books, we decided to go renegade and just photograph them in Book Stores. Above is Nollywood, a fascinating oversized photo book by Pieter Hugo, published by Prestel, and available at The Strand.
Manchester: looking for the light through the Pouring Rain
Vinditto turned me on to this book that looks back at the Manchester music scene from the 1970’s onward.
“The volume features iconic shots of bands such as Joy Division, The Fall, The Smiths, Happy Mondays, New Order, and Oasis. Also featured are interviews with Kevin’s former colleagues Paul Morley, Stuart Maconie and John Harris as well as Gavin Martin’s interviews with Johnny Marr, Peter Hook and Mark E. Smith.”
the awesome book
Check out this video from Dallas Clayton, he created a book for his son, “An Awesome Book“,then self published it, sold it on line, again and again, worldwide. It lead to establishing a foundation, the Awesome World Foundation, Now his goal is to give away a copy for each copy sold… watch the video to learn more about this awesome project, and be inspired to do something!
