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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KANYE WEST “Glow in the Dark” book promo from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

The Kanye West “Glow In The Dark” Book we already showed you a couple of weeks ago. Now we present you the trailer that was produced for the book by Nabil Elderkin. Enjoy!

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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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Lodown will soon celebrate the release of their new issue 68. The new issue comes with an exclusive cover by artist Tom Sachs, as well as an interview with the artist. Furthermore the new issue features Anti Pop Consortium, Mungolian Jet Set, Kling/Zero 7, Lusine, Canyons, Leon Lace, Andrew Weatherall, Fenech-Soler, Sterling Laurence, Tom Sachs, Moon by Duncan Jones, Laurie Lipton, David Meskhi, Leif Podhajsky, Andy Gilmore, Hannes Schmid, Tami Uyama, Shay Kun, Jeremy Scott and much more.

A special release event is taking place on October 27th at Motto Berlin.

More info on the release event follows after the jump.

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The new November issue of Vogue France features an impressive photoshoot entitled “Graffiti-Couture”. Model Raquel Zimmerman is photographed in front of graffiti backgrounds in the latest couture. Vogue also commissioned Kaws to do some artwork for the pages. Similar to previous magazine appearances, the artist drew on top of the photos.

Take a more detailed look at the Vogue Paris November 2009 “Graffi-Couture” Photoshoot featuring KAWS after the jump.

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The new Supreme Book Volume 5 has been announced. The brand book features RZA on the cover, with further articles and feature stories on Damien Hirst, Puff Daddy, Eric Koston, Nate Lowman and John Lurie. Also Supreme worked once again with photographer Terry Richardson on the issue. The new Supreme Book will be released on October 26th in Japan and should also soon after come to the US. Via honeyee.

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It’s no secret that Marge Simpson is the November 2009 cover girl for Playboy magazine. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the cartoon, the magazine features a 3-page spread on everyone’s favorite blue-haired, yellow skinned mom.

According to her interview, Marge appeared for honorable reasons, “I’m donating my hefty fee from this tasteful pictorial to SPHG – Saving and Preserving Historic Gazebos. Gazebos are disappearing, people, and they’re not coming back!” And yes, we’ve featured two sets of cartoon boobs in one day.

Have a closer look at the Marge Simpson for Playboy images after the jump.

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GQ Italy is celebrating their 10th anniversary and for the occasion they present 10 different covers for their October 2009 issue. They worked with 10 different graphic designers on the covers, including House Industries, Alex Trochut, Matteo Bologna, Leonardo Sonnoli, Milton Glaser, Neville Brody, Louise Fili, Marian Bantjes, Chip Kidd and Experimental Jetset. A special collectors box of all 10 issues will also be auctioned off.

Take a look at all 10 GQ Italy 10th Anniversary Covers after the jump.

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Following his recent tome “Glow In The Dark“, Kanye West has partnered with Academy Award-nominated animator, cartoonist, and illustrator Bill Plympton on another book release. “Through the Wire is a graphic memoir that illustrates the lyrics of twelve Kanye West songs to tell his story, from his decision to drop out of college to pursue his dreams in music, through his days spent folding chinos at the Gap while struggling at night to make a name as a producer, through the pivotal car accident that eventually set him on the course to stardom and the epiphany of realizing exactly who he had become.” The book will be released November 10th and is now available for pre-order from Amazon.

Some first looks at the Kanye West “Through The Wire” Book after the jump.

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As we’ve previously reported, Kanye West Glow in the Dark captures on-stage and behind-the-scenes action from Kanye’s “Glow in the Dark” tour. From Bonnaroo to Beijing (and many stops before and in between) the global voyage comes to life through the captivating photography of Nabil Elderkin. Kanye’s conceptual sketches help contextualized the finished staging, and provide a welcome complement to the action footage. Most compelling, however, are the shots of Kanye backstage both alone and with fellow performers.

The book begins with a conversation between Mr. West and Spike Jonze. Their chat covers Kanye’s reasoning for documenting the tour and delves into family and politics as well. From there, the images play out chronologically through the tour dates. Towards the end, press and listening parties for 808’s and Heartbreak fold into the story. With little text, Kanye West Glow in the Dark, is primarily about visual spectacle. The accompanying cd includes live instrumentals, which work to help flesh out the feel of the stage performance. Richer than the studio recordings, these tracks are a welcome addition.

For those of us who were unable to catch the tour, the book serves well. Until, of course, a tour video comes…

The book is published by Rizzoli and available to order through Colette.

Selected pages after the jump.

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Bape has released their new e-Mook Winter 2009 Collection Catalogue. The magazine as usual does not only present the upcoming collection and collaborations, it also comes with a nice goody – this time its a Bape camo plastic watch. The catalogue is now available from Amazon Japan.

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After recently participating in the New York Minute Exhibition in Rome, Aaron Bondaroff reports about the release of the New York Minute Book and T-Shirt by O.H.W.O.W. The book comes limited to only 100 copies and each copy comes with the t-shirt. The exhibition, that was curated by Kathy Grayson still runs at the Macro Future Museum in Rome until November 1st. The book can only be purchased online in the O.H.W.O.W. bookstore.

More views of the New York Minute Book and T-Shirt follow after the jump.

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It’s not a joke – Marge Simpson is the new cover girl on Playboy magazine. The issue celebrates the 20th anniversary of the cartoon and features Marge on the cover as well as on a 3-page spread inside the magazine. The Playboy November 2009 issue hits newsstands soon, keep your eyes open!

A more detailed view of the cover follows after the jump.

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