“Shaft” by Doze Green & David Ellis – Two of the most influential graffiti turned fine artists active today, New York City residents Doze Green and David Ellis fuse the true meaning of hip-hop with contemporary art styles to create a hybrid of visual sounds that are truly unique and original. In their collaborative book and project, Shaft, each artist takes their trademark styles and characters and interconnects both elements on a site-specific project upon an elevator shaft. The results epitomize the roots of hip-hop and both artists reflect the 21st century urban landscape.The 128-page book comes with a pull-out poster that captures the entirety of the shaft project. Shaft is being released in conjunction with the Rubicon Sun exhibition from Doze Green and David Ellis at FIFTY24SF Gallery this December.
You can purchase the book now here.

For the Mash SF movie premiere in Hollywood, Stussy made a special t-shirt commemorating the event. Several bike crews, such as Orange Bikes and Wolfpack Hustle collaborated with Stussy on the t-shirt.
The t-shirt and also the Mash Book/DVD have now been released at Stussy Direct.

Last year, Colette released for the first time, in collaboration with LaMJC, the All Gone Book, a book dedicated to the most thought after products in street culture of the year. The new 2007 version of the book is about to drop, so keep your eyes open!

Resumé is the Cliché 10 Year anniversary book which will be released early spring 2008.

The 148 page hardcover book will recount the history of the brand from 1997 to 2007. It will feature various stories, the making of all the videos, rider interviews, artist collaborations, and the best shots from photographers who have followed the team over the last ten years.
We had presented you the Cliché 10 year anniversary collection, that also consisted of a Nike SB collaboration. The book is a nice way of rounding it up! In stores Spring ‘08.

We reported about the recent release of a book by artist Marok. Now the artist launched the book at Beams T Japan and along he made a t-shirt. Both the t-shirt and the book are now available.
After the jump more pictures of both.

The latest book by NYC artist Dash Snow has just entered the Colette online store. Always manoeuvring on the edge of social norms and putting his own physical capacities to the test, it is the quest for a social model of life that characterises Dash Snow’s entire oeuvre.

In addition to the assemblages and sculptures focusing on excess and withdrawal, love and transitoriness, the artist presents around 200 new collages in this book. The 242 page book is now available for 90 Euros.
After the jump some more pictures.

Agent Provocateur has tapped the world-renowned font designers and illustrators at House Industries to “tweak the curves and tighten the fit” of its internationally-recognized lingerie brand.
Ten years after creating the original Agent Provocateur logo using an off-the-shelf typeface, the company’s script-style word mark had been “imitated to death,” said founder Joe Corré. He and partner Serena Rees decided it was time to give their visual identity the same level of attention that they give to the smallest lacy detail on each undergarment and to their legendary window displays.
“We needed to move on. House Industries was an obvious choice. I knew they would retain the goodwill we had already developed in the word mark but deliver something authentic and original. I was right,” said Corré. 
Famous for their ability to synthesize cultural and historical elements into their designs, House Industries letterers and illustrators looked to the sinuous contours of traditional English roundhand when they developed the new Agent Provocateur word mark and surrounding features. The result is a classically functional logo that hints of neo-Victorian lasciviousness.
House Industries artists also penned a voluptuous corset shape to contain the swirly AP logotype,  redrew the signature Agent Provocateur lacy legs, and created an exclusive typeface for the company. 
Agent and House share an obsessive attention to detail, whether they’re looking at the subtle curves of a letterform or the delicate stitching on a pair of knickers. While this level of quality and craftsmanship goes unnoticed by many, it makes the difference between a luxury brand and cheap knock-offs, says House Industries co-founder and art director Andy Cruz. 
“When you shop at Agent Provocateur, you expect each tiny detail to be perfect and beautiful, and it is. The same goes for everything in the store, including the company logo and artwork,” says Cruz. “It’s all part of the experience and the authentic package that makes Agent Provocateur the real deal.”

To celebrate the new logo, House Industries and Agent Provocateur have produced a limited-edition derriere-shaped book that tells the story of their collaboration. It comes wearing a pair of AP knickers cross-branded with House Industries’ clothing arm, House33. The limited edition book and knickers ($100) can be purchased online at www.houseind.com.

Fixed gear riding has gained quite some momentum over the past months. The Mash SF crew has become one of the more prominent in the movement, thus their movie, which  is premiering these days all around the US, was something lots of people were looking out for. They now have started taken pre-orders via their online store. The DVD comes packaged with a 120-page book, which explains the project. Go get your copy now!

The José Parla exhibition in Miami for the Art Basel Miami is still going on and was an incredible success until now. Spoonfed sponsored the entire event and also created a book documenting the work of José Parla. We have done an exclusive Interview with José Parla and Al Moran of Spoonfed about the event and also previewed the book a few days ago. You can check out the feature here.
The book is now available for purchase in the Spoonfed Bodega, their online store. The book consists of over 150 pages of Jose Parla’s paintings and photography. Beautifully printed, photography by David Perez Shadi, Stefan Ruiz, and Davi Russo. Essays by Manon Slome and Michael Betancourt. A must have for any Parla fan or collector! Quantities are limited on this very special book, as the majority was produced to sell during the event.