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‘Cocaïn: History & Culture’

Blow. Shneef. Flake. Nose beers. White. Dust. Booger sugar. Powder. Stripper salt. Pearl. Uptown. Cocaine–yes, that cocaine–has as many nicknames as it has had various uses over the years. In Assouline’s Cocaïn: History & Culture,…

‘A Very Serious Cookbook: Contra Wildair’

If you’re anywhere near New York’s Lower East Side, or you follow the foodie scene in any way, you’ve probably heard of chef duo Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske and their restaurants Contra and…

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Action Bronson ‘Stoned Beyond Belief’

Writing a book called Stoned Beyond Belief requires a certain amount of street cred in the world of electric lettuce. We could see a book with that title coming from Snoop, Willie Nelson, Cheech and Chong,…

‘The Animal Kingdom: A Collection of Portraits’

Renowned photographer Randal Ford has covered quite a few interesting subject matters as he racked up covers on Time Magazine and Communication Arts or worked with brands like Anheuser-Busch, Comcast, Frito Lay and the list…

It’s a Gas! Coffee Table Book

The modern gas station has everything from pork rinds to Pinot Noir, but they’re certainly not nearly as interesting as the ones that invoke our road-tripping sense of nostalgia. Sightings of the red neon Mobil…

‘The Sopranos Sessions’ Breaks down Every Episode of the Hit Show

Prepare to feel old. The Sopranos is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its initial premiere this year. You can’t celebrate such a momentous anniversary of the #1 television show of all time (according to Rolling…

The Best Books of 2018

There were so many books published last year we can’t believe people are still talking about print dying. As a society, haven’t we put that concern to bed? If you still doubt it, just look…

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The Hidden Tracks: Wanderlust—Hiking Adventures off the Beaten Path

It’s this time of year when our wanderlust is at its peak. We’re stuck indoors while temps make even a trip to the mailbox torturous. To combat cabin fever we like to start planning some…

Perfect 10/10 Books, According to Reddit

This is going to sound strange, but a lot of those “Best Books of All Time” lists are filled with books many people wouldn’t consider the “best.” We don’t think anyone would argue that Infinite Jest…

The 7 Best Cookbooks of 2018

We’re food nerds. We love everything about food—the accomplished feeling of preparing something different, the joy of watching others enjoy what we’ve made, and the excitement of learning something new. Of course, we couldn’t do…

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6 Books That Will Help You Retire By 50

When young people hear the word “retirement,” they often think, “I have no idea how any of that stuff works, but I’m pretty sure I have a 401k.” The truth is, the earlier you start…

‘The Mini Bar: 100 Essential Cocktail Recipes’

Punch is one of the finest cocktail-focused publications in existence, so when the editors get together to compose a compendium of recipes worth trying, we recommend paying attention. It doesn’t hurt that the stunning design lets…

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9 Graphic Novels That Will Teach You a Bit of History

Graphic novels might have superheroes and villains and plenty of the stuff we associate with outdated nerd stereotypes, but the medium has something to offer everyone else too—especially history buffs. There’s nonfiction here too, covering…

Make a 5’9″ Skeleton With This Book

The appropriately titled Build Your Own Human Skeleton allows you to do exactly what the name suggests—build your own human skeleton. We’re not talking about a simple pop-up book with a few bits and pieces that resemble…

1,000 Record Covers

Thanks to the resurgence of vinyl records, album art is no longer on a trajectory toward obscurity. What better time, then, to revisit the classics? 1000 Record Covers is a celebration of the greatest album jackets of…

‘Bring It On Home: Peter Grant, Led Zeppelin, and Beyond–The Story of Rock’s Greatest Manager’

In case you’re not familiar with the name Peter James Grant, he’s the man widely considered to be the most famous, shrewdest and ruthless managers in rock n’ roll history. Over the years, he appeared…

‘The Grand Hostels: Luxury Hostels of the World by BudgetTraveller’

We’re all about great Airbnbs and boutique hotels, but sometimes the bill can get a bit steep. The hostel is a great option if you’re looking to save some coin and make friends on the…

Build a Life-Size Paper Skeleton with Taschen’s Latest Book

Whether you’re talking about books focused on Ferrari, food infographics or something a little more racy, it’s likely like the subject matter has found its way inside a Taschen coffee table book. The latest release…

Comic Books for People Who Think They Don’t Like Comics

Comic books have a reputation that tends to alienate people. Superhero comics have years of continuity behind them, keeping casual fans from being able to fully immerse themselves in the universe, since they have to…

The ‘Beastie Boys Book’ Audiobook Features Wes Anderson, Steve Buscemi, Will Ferrell and More

In case you weren’t paying attention, the Beastie Boys Book just came out, and it’s one of our best new books for fall. While we wouldn’t normally purchase an audiobook for a hardcover we own,…

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