SPOILER ALERT: The Walking Dead is awesome! If you spend your afternoons daydreaming about getting a crossbow and taking down walkers, some of these Walking Dead Zombie Army Men should be in your purchasing future. Just like the plastic green army men you had growing up, these two inch tall figures are ready for strategic ... continue reading
James Bond has been the coolest cat in cinema history for fifty years now. That's right, five-zero. From Connery to Dalton to Craig, from Aston to BMW back to Aston and with enough women to make even Terry Richardson jealous (we hear that's hard to do), Bond, James Bond is pretty much a historic icon. For the 50th ... continue reading
For a no-frills flask that's perfect to toss in your bag when you're out camping or exploring, turn to Stanley. The classic brand has been crafting solid, well-made food and drink gear since 1913. Their latest flask is the first in the Adventure Series which is aimed at being both essential and rugged. With more grip ... continue reading
As addictive as shaking your phone for an Urbanspoon dinner recommendation is, it's not always guaranteed to please. In fact, turning to the general public for food spots is seriously hit-or-miss. For a sure thing, turn to some experts. Where Chefs Eat is loaded with over 2,300 grub spots picked by over 400 of ... continue reading
Moonrise Kingdom is classic Wes Anderson (think Tenenbaums or Rushmore). It's set on an imaginary island close to New England in 1965 and has a combination of the usual Anderson suspects Schwartzman and Murray, along with new blood Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Frances McDormand and Harvey Keitel. We're not going to ... continue reading
Seeing a garage rock band perform in tweed overcoats or Gore-Tex pullovers would be freakin' weird. Gritty rock bands belong clad in black leather jackets. Always have, always will be. Pride & Glory: The Rockers' Jacket features years of images and stories about rock's most common garment. The 400 page read traces ... continue reading
Based on our studies of Blade (one of the finest in the canon, if you ask us), there are only really three things that are effective in combating vampires: garlic, silver and sunlight. Decapitation is also a popular choice, but come on, you're going to be dead if you're not fighting Twilight vampires. Which is another ... continue reading
Monday is everyone’s least favorite day of the week. You have to go back to work. You have to see your coworkers again. You don’t get to sleep in til 1pm and immediately start drinking when you get up. This Monday sucks just a little bit less because you have another New Music Monday Mixtape to get you through the day. Enjoy it. ... continue reading
The Man With The Iron Fists is going to be one of the coolest movies this fall. Directed, co-written and starring the one and only RZA, co-written by Eli Roth and presented by Quentin Tarantino, TMWTIF "puts the f u in kung fu." It also happens to have one of the few soundtracks in recent years that we'd actually buy. ... continue reading
In case you were completely unaware, tattoo art has moved far beyond hearts with "Mom" written across them and random Chinese letters that people hoped meant something cool. For an awesome briefing on all that's happening in the world of ink, pick up a copy of Forever The New Tattoo. Highlighting work from some of ... continue reading
We buy 70-80% of our books based on the cover. Say whatever you want, but style matters. Of course, the adage is true since most of those books ended up being terrible, but we get sucked in by a pretty face. When you can find products that take both style and quality into account, you usually end up with a lasting ... continue reading
There will always be something inherently cool about going behind the scenes and back in time with a band that has history. That's even more true when the band in question is The Rolling Stones, a band with more history (and number 1 everythings) than just about any other band... ever. This book chronicles the first ... continue reading
You might not think a desk jockey consuming cups of coffee and ranting about deadlines could be as entertaining as the Avengers, but you'd be dead wrong. Marvel Comics The Untold Story is about the men behind some of the greatest comics ever produced. Surprisingly, they happen to be as intriguing as any dude in tights ... continue reading
Can you imagine appreciating beer more than you already do? You probably already worship at the feet of that liquor store that carries hard to find craft beers, but your understanding of the brewski world is about to skyrocket. After diligently studying the 256 pages in The World Atlas of Beer, you'll emerge a more ... continue reading
If you're looking for a well-made notebook that you won't want to toss out after you fill it up like something from your local office supply store, Brooklyn's Maxx & Unicorn has you covered. They teamed up with Marilyn Glinka of Emgie Libris to create a handbound journal that's crafted from a single piece of ... continue reading
Neil Young is not just a musician, he's a genius. He's directed films, had a ridiculously successful solo career, co-founded Buffalo Springfield, played in Crosby, Stills & Nash (& Young) and is considered by many to be one of the most influential singer/songwriters of his generation. He's so good that he's ... continue reading
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