Kanye West presents the Glow in the Dark Book, a title documenting his much hyped 2008 tour. The book was designed by Base and features photographes by Nabil Elderkin.

“Along with on stage and behind-the-scenes shots, the book includes conceptual sketches by West, costume designs, and stage models. The book comes with an audio CD featuring the previously unreleased live instrumentals for “Hey Mama”, “Touch the Sky”, “Jesus Walks”, and “I Wonder”, as well as an interview with tour collaborator Spike Jonze.”

The book is supposed to come out this month from Rizzoli.

More looks inside the Kanye West: Glow in the Dark book follow after the jump.

The title “ALL CITY WRITERS” by Andrea Caputo describes a vast research project on the writing movement, focussing particularly on the process of its exportation from New York to the whole of Europe during the 80s. International crews, fanzine networks, inter-rail traveling are, among others, key chapters in which writers have become protagonists.

The whole project developed from the consideration that many of the stories that writers experience are just lost in time. Other than the pictures of their pieces, the adventures, and sensations a writer lives through often just disappear like so many other bits of oral culture. For that reason, “ALL CITY WRITERS” contains the largest contribution of texts ever published in this field. “ALL CITY WRITERS” tries to document the evolution and the consequences of a counter cultural phenomenon that over the course of a few decades provoked a change in the aesthetics and the rules of communication of modern day society.

The whole project developed from the consideration that many of the stories that writers experience are just lost in time. Other than the pictures of their pieces, the adventures, and sensations a writer lives through often just disappear like so many other bits of oral culture. For that reason, “ALL CITY WRITERS” contains the largest contribution of texts ever published in this field.

Since Carhartt has been a steady supporter of editorial projects focussing on graffiti, be it in the form of books, magazines, and fanzines, it was only natural to collaborate on “ALL CITY WRITERS” and to support its distribution.

“ALL CITY WRITERS” will be released on 7 November accompanied by a press conference as well as a exhibition and a release party in Milan. The book will be available at selected bookshops and Carhartt retailers and of course at all Carhartt Stores. A European exhibition series with the participation of “ALL CITY WRITERS” contributors at selected Carhartt Stores will follow in early 2010.

A look inside the book follows after the jump.

We reported already about the new Clayton Patterson “L.E.S. Captured” exhibition that is going on in New York in collaboration with Alife. For the exhibition opening they of course also present some product, including the book by the photographer and two collaboration t-shirts. The t-shirts and the book can be purchased here.

Check out some images from the opening after the jump.

After showing you the Gardener 10th Anniversary by Michael Lau special releases, the Nike SB sneakers and the invitations, you get a look here at the book that is being released for the occasion. The book gives a comprehensive look at the portfolio of artist Michael Lau, one of the most recognized toy makers. It will be released at the exhibition in Los Angeles and will go for 50 USD.

A more detailed look at the Gardener 10th Anniversary Book follows after the jump.

As most of you should know by now, Onitsuka Tiger is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Aside from a series of special product, they have now also produced a very limited 60th anniversary box set. The box set consists of sneakers, a t-shirt and the Made Of Japan magazine, which has also been produced specifically for the occasion.

Made Of Japan is a bilingual book/magazine, which comes with tons of interesting content. 30 cult figures are presented in the book, product is presented as well and most interesting Onitsuka Tiger produced parts of the book using old Japanese book binding methods and graphics.

Let’s get to the most interesting part for you. We are giving away one of these limited edition box sets. Not only will you get a sneaker, a t-shirt and the Made Of Japan book, you will even get to choose among three special 60th anniversary sneakers that you can check out in detail after the jump.

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Now head on after the jump to check out all the nice goodies that come with the Onitsuka Tiger 60th Anniversary Box.

We get a first look at the upcoming book of New York photographer Sue Kwon. Entitled “Street Level”, the book features New York photographs from 1987 to 2007 – over 20 years of classic NYC material.

After the jump you can have a look inside Street Level.

Artist Camille Scherrer partners with Louis Vuitton to present the forthcoming book, “Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture.” Watch the video above and witness the book come to life. For more information, visit LouisVuittonJourneys.com

Personal Effects, a book by Hirsohi Fujiwara, documenting his many possessions and obsessions will be released towards the end of August. It is always interesting getting an insight into creative people’s personal tastes. Hiroshi Fujiwara has been at the forefront of Japanese fashion for years now and by closely following him through his blog and brands, we already know that the man has impressive collections of watches, music and much more. Personal Effects takes a detailed look at his favorite items. You can already order the book from Amazon Japan and it will be coming to book stores on August 27th.

More views after the jump.

Aaron Bondaroff and O.H.W.O.W teamed with Terence Koh on their latest release: I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl. Documenting the “weirdos and characters” that make up the downtown New York City scene, over one hundred artists were curated by Terence Koh, Anat Ebgi, and Jenny Schlenzka. The curatorial premise was, as Koh bluntly noted, “people we’d want to fuck.” And as such, the softcover, 100 page book presents black and white portraits of eclectic NYC artists such as Rita Ackerman (pictured) and Nate Lowman among many others. Now available at O.H.W.O.W.

Check out more flicks from Terence Koh’s A Little Sugar In My Bowl after the break.

More than a thousand people turned out at Vans HQ in Cypress, CA on Thursday night to mark the release of the book, Vans: Off the Wall, Stories of Sole from Vans Originals by Doug Palladini. The evening mirrored the book in celebrating the community of board and bike legends, musicians and artists that have all helped Vans become the definition of laid back California style.

A crowd ranging from skate and surf icons Steve Caballero, Christian Hosoi, Geoff Rowley, Joel Tudor, Nathan Fletcher, Peter Townend, and Randy Rarick to musicians Greg Hetson of the Circle Jerks, Warren G, Joe Escalante of The Vandals and Andy Williams and Josh Newton of Every Time I Die were on hand. Los Mysteriosos, Steve Alba and Powerflex 5, Tony Alva and GFR and headliner TSOL provided the soundtrack on Vans’ new stage above the mini ramp.

Party goers enjoyed PBRs and Rockstar while taking in the new OTW Gallery featuring Steve Caballero, Neckface, Grime, Dennis McNett, Derek Albeck, Kime Buzzelli, Travis Millard, Parra, Oliver Peck, more than 20 artists interpretations of the Vans logo. The evening even saw a TV show filming as West Coast Customs unveiled their newest creation, the “Vans What If?” bus.

Many more images from the event follow after the jump.