You don't have to be Richard Hammond to appreciate the iconic nature of the Porsche 911. You don't even need to be anywhere near his rich as him to drive one (Porsche dealers are surprisingly far more lenient than you think when it comes to letting you behind the wheel of one). For the 911's Golden Birthday, Porsche ... continue reading
If your a car guy, clear some room on your coffee table because you have a new book to purchase. The guys over at Top Gear have just released The Cool 500: The Coolest Cars Ever Made, and it's pretty epic. Digging through the entire history of the automobile, Top Gear has selected rides like James Dean's Porsche Spyder, ... continue reading
You probably already know the benefits of using whiskey stones instead of ice in your drink. Basically, they cool your drink without watering it down so you get all the flavor you expect at a bit more pleasant temperature. With these Icon Whiskey Stones, you can add a bit more fun to your boozing experience. Available ... continue reading
As humans, we've gone to great lengths to get our drink on. Seriously, it's easy for most of us great grab a couple GnTs and make the night spin, but at some point someone had to actually come up with the idea of creating gin in the first place. The Drunken Botanist explores the roots of your favorite spirits. From ... continue reading
We're not going to waste time explaining why we love SuicideGirls because it's pretty obvious, and you probably feel the same way. Hard Girls, Soft Light is the coffee table version of one of our favorite sites on the Internet and focuses on the seemingly rough and tumble "hard" girls exposing their more vulnerable, ... continue reading
Anyone who is a devoted fan of Bravo's Top Chef knows that there probably hasn't been a more impressive contestant than Richard Blais. Dude was ridiculous. Unfortunately, cooking some of the stuff he concocted was simply not doable for the average home chef. Try This at Home is his way of imparting a bit of knowledge ... continue reading
Apparently, Dominic Episcopo never got the memo that you're not supposed to play with your food. In fact, it would appear he was given the exact opposite set of instructions as a youngster. Luckily, the meat artist (not a sexual innuendo) got extra playful with his new book "Meat America." The visually hunger-inducing ... continue reading
If you're ready to go off the grid all Walden style, it would be best you planned that whole thing out ahead of time. Just wandering off and figuring it out as you go will most likely result in you being eaten by a bear. Pick up a copy of Rock The Shack: The Architecture of Cabins, Cocoons and Hide-Outs before you ... continue reading
The issue with Yelp and other restaurant review sites and apps is that you've entrusted plenty of fools with helping you decide where to eat. You really want dudes who reviewed the hot dogs at 7-Eleven to chime in on your dining experience? With Where Chefs Eat, you'll get restaurant picks from people who legitimately know ... continue reading
If you subscribe to the Ron Swanson school of eating, meet your new favorite read. Meat Eater: Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter from Steven Rinella is a full-scale look at the complete scope of hunting and eating what you kill. It's about man's relationship with nature, the declining frontier, and the ... continue reading
The Mr. Porter Paperback: The Manual for a Stylish Life is as close to a style bible as we'll probably ever get. Actually, let's backtrack a few steps. There are also a few other "style bibles" out there and this is just Mr. Porter's take on it. Labels are irrelevant though because this is pretty damn good. The first ... continue reading
In case you guys weren't paying attention, it was recently announced that, in addition to being editors for Cool Material, we're Banksy. Probably should have thrown a "spoiler alert" in there, so sorry if we just ruined it for you. All kidding aside, Banksy is an international icon, a cultural phenomenon and the guy ... continue reading
You might not be engulfed in the smell of rich mahogany like you would at Wayne Manor, but you can still store your hardcovers like a true Dark Knight fan. The Dark Knight Bookshelf is made to order (if you've got 290 bones to spend on a very small amount of book storage) and about the sweetest way to store a few ... continue reading
While we're probably a bit better than when we were kids, our LEGO building skills still leave something to be desired. With The Unofficial LEGO Builder's Guide, we can finally craft respectable things with everyone's favorite toy brick/barefoot booby trap. With detailed plans on building a space shuttle, a train ... continue reading
Ernest Hemingway is one of the most iconic men of all time. He won a Nobel and a Pulitzer. He has a minor planet, a bunch of bars, a foundation and an international writing competition named after him. He's been the subject of plays, movies and books. While his style, machismo and literary contributions are far too ... continue reading
101 Essential Rock Records is, as you might have expected, a book about 101 rock records that are, well, essential. It's all about the golden age of vinyl from The Beatles "Please Please Me" to the Sex Pistols' "Never Mind the Bollocks." It's an impressive collection regardless, but what we find most interesting is ... continue reading
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