While toys these days seems to be more concerned with safety regulations and political correctness than they are with the fun for intended users, this wasn’t always the case. Jim Heimann and Steven Heller aim…
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‘The Optimist: A Case for the Fly Fishing Life’
If we’re being completely honest, fishing was never something that really appealed to us outside of the fact it afforded us to be alone for hours at a time while drinking beer in the process.…
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Mother’s Day Gifts: 50 Under $50
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and as always, it’s the perfect opportunity to take time to show the Moms, Moms to Be, Step Moms, Mother In laws, Grandmothers and Female Mentors in your…
Eric NG’s Popular Miniature ‘Sneaker Eulogy’ Paintings Have Become a Book
Sydney-based architect and designer Eric Ng has spent the last few years paring down his impressive sneaker collection and, in the process, documenting his favorites with a series of miniature paintings that capture his favorites…
‘Authentic: A Memoir by the Founder of Vans’ Coffee Table Book
More than half a century ago, an unknown high school dropout named Paul Van Doren would start a shoe company beloved by the likes of skaters, creatives, the counterculture and every other cool person you…
Carchitecture: Houses with Horsepower
We sometimes recognize that car design is influenced by aircraft and boats, but it’s also very true that great automotive design has had a direct effect on other fields, including architecture. The book Carchitecture: Houses…
‘TATTOO’ Explores over 200 Years of Tattoo History
Adoring the body with permanent art–yes, we’re talking about tattoos–has been commonplace for thousands of years. For more than the last four decades, legendary Dutch tattoo artist and historian Henk Schiffmacher–aka Hendrikus Johannes Everhardus Schiffmacher, aka Hanky…
‘Patented’ Chronicles a Century of Fascinating Product and Industrial Design
Whether you’re talking about beer, brutalist architecture, chairs, living on water, the universe America, coffee or just about anything else, it’s a fair bet that renowned publisher Phaidon has published at least one hardcover tome…
Yearbook by Seth Rogen
The famous comedian and actor has come out with a book of essays. Yes, read that line again. Yearbook is a collection of funny essays based on true stories in Rogen’s life. The book covers…
Anthony Bourdain’s Posthumous Travel Book ‘World Travel: An Irreverent Guide’ is Available for Pre-Order
Whether it comes to our favorite knives, TV shows, or ways to travel, there’s no denying the fact that Anthony Bourdain had a huge influence on each and every one of the people here at…
‘The Book’ Is the Ultimate Modern Guide To Rebuilding a Civilization From Past Knowledge
We’ve all thought about if and how we’d be able to survive during the apocalypse or if we were transported to the past. What would happen to civilization? Would humanity survive? Would we have to…
‘The Book’ Is the Ultimate Modern Guide To Rebuilding a Civilization From Past Knowledge
We’ve all thought about if and how we’d be able to survive during the apocalypse or if we were transported to the past. What would happen to civilization? Would humanity survive? Would we have to…
The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival
Steven Rinella, the host of Netflix’s MeatEater, has written a comprehensive survival guide based on his acclaimed show. The guide is less for entertainment and more for real skills in the rough. It includes how…
‘NASA: Past and Present Dreams of the Future’ Coffee Table Book
When future renowned photographer Benedict Redgrove was just 11 years old he watched the launched of the first Atlantis shuttle mission in 1981, and that “started my obsession with space and NASA. Seeing Atlantis was…
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…
‘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…