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As you’re probably well aware, Spike Jonze and Dave Eggers recently spearheaded a film adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s story “Where the Wild Things Are”. You may also know that Eggers released a 300-page novel based on the screenplay, entitled “The Wild Things”. Select retailers, including NYC-based Opening Ceremony, have received a special Fur Edition of the novel.. which, as you can see, is exactly what it sounds like.
More looks at Fur Edition of The Wild Things by Dave Eggers after the click.

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Rizzoli has amounted a series of very strong titles on and by people from our culture in the last couple of years. For Spring/Summer 2010 the book publisher will come out with the Supreme book by Aaron Bondaroff and today we learned that a book entirely concentrating on the life and career of New York artist Kaws will also be released.
“This comprehensive monograph explores KAWS’s art career in depth, from his early street art interventions to his recent send-ups of familiar cultural icons. With wit, irreverence, and even affection, KAWS takes infa- mous entertainment characters such as the Simpsons and the Smurfs and traps them in plastic blister packages while reinterpreting their appearance. The packaged “Kimpsons” and “Kurfs” are new types of hybrid artworks that both serve and criticize contemporary consumer culture. Also featured is KAWS’s astute and prolific body of commercial work, including apparel from his Japanese store OriginalFake, a partnership with Medicom Toy, as well as product design, limited-edition toys, graphic designs; collaborations with architect Masamichi Katayama and artists Hajime Sorayama, Todd James, and Mark Dean Veca; collaborations with companies including Comme des Garçons, Levis, Lucas Films, The Simpsons, Nike, Supreme, and Marc Jacobs; and Japanese companies such as A Bathing Ape, Undercover, and Visvim.”
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum will hold a large Kaws exhibition from June 27th until January 2nd 2011 and for the opening of the exhibition the book will also be released. We will keep you posted!
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The new issue of Clark Magazine, issue 39, is hitting newsstands this week. The November/December issue of the French magazine features cover art by Sanghon Kim. Furthermore they portrait Rick Klotz, Thom Browne and Robert Crumb in the issue. Furthermore they feature Terry Rodgers, Evan Hecox, Solitary Arts, Dizzee Rascal, Die Verboten, Beastie Boys and much more. Once again Clark presents an issue packed with interesting things.
Take a look inside Clark Magazine 39 after the jump.

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Italian luxury brand Prada has announced the release of a book. The book documents the brand’s diverse projects in fashion, communication, architecture, film and art. You can order the book now directly on the Prada website for 100 Euros.
Another look at the new Prada Book follows after the jump.

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Over the weekend we presented to you the “Devil’s Diciple” exhibition by Neckface, showing the largest offering of works by the artist to date. Today the book “The Devil Made Me Do It” by the artist has been released. The book features an introduction by fellow artist Kaws, an esseay by Carlo McCormick as well as photography by Erik Foss, Jerry Hsu, Ako Jefferson, Atiba Jefferson, Norman Lendzion, Athena Razo, Giovanni Reda and Chris Shonting. It is now available from O.H.W.O.W.
Take a look inside the book after the jump.

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Here’s a closer look at Terry Richardson’s work with Rosa Acosta for the latest installment of Supreme Magazine. Check supremenewyork.com in the coming days for a behind-the-scenes video.
A detailed look at the Rosa Acosta Photoshoot for Supreme Magazine Vol. 5 follows after the leap.

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Collaborative special edition of Frank151 Powered by G-Shock. Written by Tim Brodhagen with photography by Craig Wetherby, the book includes features with Mister Cartoon, Redman, and Todd Jordan about their special edition G-Shocks as well as mini-interviews with Stevie Williams, Matt Hammer, Gabe Kling, Chris Gibbs (Union LA), Geoff Anglade (Fight Club NY), and Mr. Bee (Franks Chop Shop). Front and back cover spreads chronologically detail the history of G-Shock watch by watch from 1983 to 2009. Available in select FDL locations globally (Japan, US, Europe) starting the first week of November. Stay tuned for more collaboration between these two brands.
Check out an exclusive preview of the Frank151 x G-Shock Book after the jump.

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All of Tokyo is currently plastered in these new Elle Japan posters, featuring the artwork of Parisian artist Andre. It looks like the artist collaborated with the magazine on their upcoming 20th anniversary issue. Hopefully we soon have more info.
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Supreme gives us a look inside their latest Magazine for Fall/Winter 2009, its 5th volume. Next to interviews with Puffy, RZA and Eric Koston, Supreme also worked again with famed photographer Terry Richardson on a shoot with Rosa Acosta. Features on Damien Hirst and other interesting personalities are also featured. The new issue will be available in stores and online on October 29th, the Japanese stores will already carry it from October 26th.
Check out more images of the Supreme Magazine Volume 5 after the jump.

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