Better World x Invisible Children

Posted on January 14, 2009 Under Life

It's great to see a classroom project launch a social enterprise company that is then able to provide for increased educational opportunities. That's the case for Better World Books, "the online bookstore with a soul" founded by three Notre Dame…

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33 1/3 Books

Posted on January 13, 2009 Under Books

I stumbled upon the 33 1/3 books series purely by accident. I was in an independent bookstore looking for a good magazine to kill some time, and there they were: stacked in a neat line, their spines calling out to…

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Converse x Shoes Inside Books

Posted on January 8, 2009 Under Fashion

Converse is an interesting shoe company. It's definitely one of the originals, and while it's the go to shoe for every hipster minimalist out there, it also appears to sneakerheads with their play on materials, colorways, and collaborations (Varvatos, anyone?).…

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Pop Surreal

Posted on January 5, 2009 Under Art

Brazilian illustrator Rafael Silveira's new book Pop Surreal, featuring his sweet surrealism-inspired artwork, is out now. Produced in limited edition through national publisher Arte & Letra, each copy comes in a special box that looks like an LP cover and…

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Chuck Anderson x Wondering Off Into Space

Posted on December 19, 2008 Under Books

Over the past few weeks, we've added Chuck Anderson's website to the sites we check as soon as we wake up. His new book, Wondering Off Into Space finally dropped yesterday and we're excited. Even better Chuck also dropped a…

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Lou Reed Tonight @ Housing Works Bookstore

Posted on December 17, 2008 Under Books

Lou Reed's voice has been at the forefront of rock 'n' roll since he first appeared with the Velvet Underground & Nico in the 60's. The Brooklyn-born icon has influenced generations of musicians and writers, inspiring everyone from David Bowie…

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Gift Guide: Art

Posted on December 12, 2008 Under Art

Chuck Anderson Wondering Off into Space: Read JS Review | Buy It ($30) A new book by one of our favorites featuring Chuck's catalog of illustrations and photographs, new and old. Themes of his works include sharks, space, light bubbles…

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At Last … The Beginning: The Making of Electric Ladyland

Posted on December 9, 2008 Under Music
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Viction:ary Sale

Posted on November 27, 2008 Under Books

The only thing better than having a few days off and pouring over beautiful books in the family living room? Saving money and having your choice of artistic topics to choose from. The Hong Kong-based viction:design team is offering 20%…

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PSFK: Good Ideas in 2009

Posted on November 24, 2008 Under Books

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and despite the fact Thanksgiving has yet to hit our friends at PSFK are already looking to next year. The always prescient Piers and company have gotten a head start on the…

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