While the world of self-help books might not offer the creative spark you need to improve your life, there are still some genuinely inspirational books written by impressive people that can offer insights into a…
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The Race of Gentlemen
If you’re a fan of America’s hot rod scene, we have the book for you. The Race of Gentlemen celebrates the eponymous event (abbreviated to TROG) where bikers descend on Wildwood, New Jersey’s beaches for…
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31 Classic Horror Movies Every Guy Should See
Horror movies are weird in that they can be both good and bad simultaneously. Scares can be served up with or without a well-crafted plot or a bevy of brilliant acting. These days, horror movies…
Revolution, The History of Turntable Design
There’s an inherent aesthetic quality about records and turntables that makes diving into that subculture very enjoyable. The analog charm and mechanical performance combine for a piece of gear that is both timeless and very…
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This Virgil Abloh Book Honors the Late Designer’s Legacy
Virgil Abloh’s untimely death left a void in the fashion world that’s been hard to fill. As we reach the one-year anniversary of his passing, Assouline will be releasing a book next month that is…
The 8 Menswear Newsletters Every Guy Should Subscribe To
Over the last couple of years, newsletters have made a comeback in a big way — and thank god for that. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when so much content is thrown our way. With…
Assouline’s Latest Book Tells of Louis Vuitton and Sports History
Assouline has always done a great job of highlighting the little-known bits of the world around us and their latest book, Louis Vuitton: Trophy Trunks is no different. This 222-page book highlights the haute maison as…
9 Books That Will Teach You How to be a Better Man
I’m not a particular fan of the classic self-help book format. It’s not that I think I’m perfect or don’t need some guidance in my life. I very much do. But the typical personal empowerment…
10 Famous Authors Who’ve Been Published in Playboy
Looking back at the history of Playboy magazine, it’s clear that Hugh Hefner wanted the publication to play a role in the development of the modern gentleman. It did that through incredible interviews, but also…
Propstore Is Auctioning Off Almost Half a Million Dollars of Rare Movie Posters
Movie posters make great wall decorations because they allow you to combine art, pop culture, and unique taste. Propstore is kicking off another movie memorabilia auction, this time focusing on 500+ different rare, collectible, and…
The Monocle Book of Photography
Global omnibrand, Monocle, recently celebrated their 15th anniversary. While they have run the proverbial gamut from podcasts to brick-and-mortar shops, from magazines to broadsheet newspapers and media conferences, one never overlooks the visual eye of…
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Official Teaser Trailer
San Diego Comic-Con 2022, this year’s edition of the annual comic book convention, has delivered a slate of new information, announcements, and trailers from some of the biggest studios. As was expected, Marvel released details…
Paul Newman: Blue-Eyed Cool
The late, great Paul Newman has come to represent a defining era of American menswear and style. The race car driver, infamous watch collector, and effortlessly cool actor captured something particularly special as a beloved…
The 10 Best End Of The World Movies
Every day, another disaster. Every day, a fresh calamity. Every day, a brand-new reason to think about building a doomsday shelter. It is exhausting living in unprecedented times, especially when new unprecedented developments pop up…
Rolex: The Impossible Collection
Budding watch collectors should add this stunning coffee table book to their library. Rolex is perhaps the most famous watch brand in the world and its reputation as a status symbol and genuinely high-quality watch…
Get a Piece of Music History with Paul McCartney’s 1988 Les Paul
Whether you like the Beatles or not, you can’t deny that Paul McCartney’s influence in the music space has been felt for nearly six decades. Because of this, owning one of his guitars could be…
The Best Grilling Cookbook Ever Written By Two Idiots
Look, I’m going to say it – we need more idiots in media. I want things dumbed down, easy-to-follow, and without a lot of highfalutin language to put me off from reading any further. That’s…
7 of the Best Playboy Magazine Interviews of All Time
While Playboy Magazine has long maintained a reputation for being a destination solely for smut, those in the know are well aware that the men’s lifestyle magazine also featured some of the best writing ever…
Postage Stamps Inspired by Classic Hip-Hop Albums
Design studio Dorothy has released a new 6-color lithograph print that showcases a series of oversized postage stamps, each inspired by an influential hip-hop album. The UK-based studio begins with 1982’s The Message by Grandmaster…
The White House Apparently Has a Secret Vinyl Collection
The Library of Congress maintains a robust collection of everything Americans consider important, but it was shocking to some–like John Chuldenko, grandson of President Jimmy Carter–that it included an expansive record collection. According to Consequence,…