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Mami Wata ‘Afro Surf’ Coffee Table Book

When it comes to the best surf spots in the world, the first areas that come to mind are located in Hawaii, California, Central America, Indonesia and the South Pacific. But honestly, leaving Africa–and its…

Ralph Lauren’s Polo Shirt Book

Just about every red-blooded guy owns a polo shirt, and we can all thank Ralph Lauren for making it the style icon it is today. Whether you pop the collar or not, you’ll be sure…

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Calm Down Whiskey Glass 2 Pack

At the end of a long day we like to decompress with some peace and quiet and two fingers of the good stuff. Keep it simple and cut right to the chase with these glasses.

‘Back to the Future’ Delorean Haynes Workshop Manual

When it comes to repairing your car, there’s no better way to do it than following the instructions in a Haynes Manual. But what happens if you’re driving a highly-modified vehicle like the DeLorean Time…

Waffle House Vistas

If you’ve ever found yourself sitting alone at a Waffle House at 3 am chowing down on steak and eggs with a plate of waffles on the side, this is the book for you. Micah…

‘Retro Watches: The Modern Collectors’ Guide’

We’re all for the modern innovations and design ideas that make current watches bulletproof, reliable timepieces capable of doing everything from looking good to tracking you with GPS. There’s something to be said for the…

‘Nike: Better is Temporary’ Book

If you asked anyone to name the most influential sneaker brand in the world, we’re willing to bet the unanimous answer across an unlimited sample size would be Nike. The Swoosh has been a cultural…

‘Eau de Bookstore’ Fragrance

No list of iconic, famous or renowned bookstores is complete without Portland’s Powell’s–aka the City of Books. This half a century old family business that encompasses an entire city block and about a million books…

The Street Art Manual

If you’ve wanted to start your graffiti career but haven’t the faintest idea how to get off the ground, your plan of attack is here. The Street Art Manual is a 128-page guide to street…

This Poster Is a Blueprint for the History of Rock and Roll Music

When it comes to dissecting the musical connections between artists, bands and genres, there is no better visual representation than the posters that come out of UK-based design house Dorothy. After tackling the History of…

Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Lightsaber

When it comes to the Star Wars universe, almost all of the props, costumes and vehicles from the galaxy far, far away are unique, iconic and valuable. But if you ask anyone if they could…

Gibson Is Recreating Two Iconic Jimi Hendrix Guitars

Jimi Hendrix is the most influential guitar player to have ever picked up an axe, and his legacy lives on to this day more than fifty years after his death. In honor of the 50th…

Rock Covers

There’s no denying the fact that the album art associated with some of our favorite albums has gone on to become as ingrained in our consciousness as the music itself. Rock Covers is a coffee…

Thomas Keller Released a New Cookbook About The French Laundry and per se

When it comes to cooking, we’re the kind of people that look up a recipe and improvise at will instead of following it exactly to the letter. While it’s certainly possible we’re neurotic, we’re willing…

The Furniture Bible

Christophe Pourny’s The Furniture Bible–aka The Furniture Bible: Everything You Need to Know to Identify, Restore & Care for Furniture–delivers on everything you’d expect from the full title of the book. If you’re looking to…

Porsche Offers a Sneak Peak into Its Top-Secret Designs with ‘Porsche Unseen’ Book

For the past few days, Porsche has been using their social media accounts to tease all of us with cryptic images of unreleased concepts from the Porsche Design Studio. The curtains have finally been drawn…

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This Batmobile Desk Clock Costs Almost $30k

Rather than plunking down for that angry black Chevy Camaro 2LT coupe you’ve been eyeing, why not show your true Batman love by spending it on a Batmobile desk clock that costs about the same?…

The Star Wars Archives 1999–2005

As a follow up to the excellent Star Wars Archive Volume 1 from 2018, publisher TASCHEN has just released The Star Wars Archives 1999-2005. The 600-page hardbound book covers the making of the prequel trilogy:…

Dieter Rams: The Complete Works

Dieter Rams might not be a household name, but if you know anything about minimalist design, you know Rams is a god. The German designer might just be the most prominent designer of consumer goods…

‘Zappa’ Official Trailer

The better part of three decades ago, we lost one of the greatest American singer-songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, composers and bandleaders in Frank Zappa. While Zappa himself might be gone, his legacy–and the legacy of his impressive…

‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A Memoir of Friendship, Loyalty, and War’

John “Chickie” Donohue is a guy that had a rep as a wild child back in the day. What started as a Pabst Blue Ribbon Presents Special has now turned into a full-fledged, hardcover book…

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