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In the Weeds: Around the World and Behind the Scenes with Anthony Bourdain

There are few figures in modern pop culture that have had such a profound impact on people like Anthony Bourdain. He transcended the “celebrity chef” figure and inspired fans to embrace authenticity in cooking, traveling,…

High as a Kite: A Guide to Marijuana

There’s something so undeniably cool about vintage tattoo art. Hell, it’s how Ed Hardy became so popular. High as a Kite: A Guide to Marijuana is a recently released book that celebrates contemporary and vintage…

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How to Keep Your Secret Objects a Secret While Traveling

TROVA. The physical storage device that prevents inappropriate audiences from accessing jewelry, vapes, prescription/recreational drugs or other private items that require a certain level of… let's call it discretion. It's perfect for larger pockets, backpacks, or vacation carry-on. And because the sleek design mimics a hard drive or battery, only you'll know its contents. Unlock TROVA using your smartphone. Yeah. The key to this beauty is your freaking phone. This small but mighty accessory gives you worry-free mobility and worry-free is really all we’re looking for when it comes to travel products.

‘The Joy of Pizza: Everything You Need to Know’

This has been the summer of pizza. Whether you’re farming tomatoes and greens in your garden and firing up the Ooni oven, or you’re just ordering takeout from your favorite spot, nothing beats pizza on…

The Cookbooks Everyone Should Own

When it comes to cookbooks, your favorite is probably going to be the one that includes all the passed-down family recipes you’ve enjoyed since you were a kid. While you should absolutely keep the tradition…

‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: A Novel’ Official Trailer

Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is one of our favorite films of the last few years, and the critics agreed with us because it had hundreds of award wins and nominations. In case…

‘The Negroni: A Love Affair with a Classic Cocktail’

While we love a Manhattan, Old-Fashioned, Margarita, Painkiller, Boulevardier or Martini, it’s hard to deny the simplicity, ubiquity and sheer beloved nature of the Negroni. As the story goes, “a century ago, the cocktail achieved…

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Jim Heimann and Steven Heller’s “Toys” Covers a Decade of Toy Ads

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…

‘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.…

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…

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‘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…