“From high fashion labels to everyday language, the hip-hop community is redefining American culture. To coincide with the release of marketing executive Steve Stoute’s debut book, “The Tanning Of America: How the Culture of Hip-Hop Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy,” HuffPost Black Voices presents the first episode in an ongoing video series, “The Tanning Effect.”
Check out part one of the exclusive interview above, featuring Jay-Z discussing the meaning of his joint album with Kanye West, Watch the Throne, which debuted at number one in 23 countries; on his epiphany that his music has a substantial impact on mainstream America; and on being an unpaid spokesman for Cristal champagne.”
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Japanese brand visvim is releasing a book, entitled ‘Dissertation on Self-Verification 2001-2011′. The book is being released on October 29th, 2011, along with the opening of an exhibition at the Gyre department store building in Omotesando, Tokyo.
A couple of months ago, we had the pleasure of checking out the book, which connects visvim products to its original references. The hand bound book comes limited to only 300 copies and also features two DVDs with exclusive films produced by the brand. Special items seen in the book, will go on sale at the exhibition as well.
The authorized biography of Apple founder and CEO Steve Jobs was released today, following a in-depth interview with author Walter Isaacson on 60 Minutes last night.
Find parts one and two of the 60 Minutes piece embedded below.
Pane is an Italian artist living in Amsterdam who recently partnered with Stussy, Slam Jam, Damiani publishing and VICE to produce a book and tee shirt series.
“People Think I’m Cool – The Life And Art Of Pane” is the first monograph on Stefano Pane Monfeli. The book documents in a work of self-analysis, the symbiosis between the art and life of Pane, with autobiographical stories, images of his work: drawings, paintings and photographic memories in a story of journeys and the inner struggle of the artist, where one opposes urban society and nature.
Amsterdam’s Precinct Five will also host a special event to showcase the works and present the book on Thursday, October 27, 2011. See their video below:
As usual Pharrell Williams is keeping himself busy these days. In a recent chat with WWD, he announces a couple of interesting new projects that we will see unfold over the coming months.
Next to launching a proper Billionaire Girls Club collection for women, he is working in a shoe collection with New York designer Mark McNairy, which will release February 2012. Furthermore he is working with Ambra Medda, co-founder and director of Design Miami and Design Miami/Basel, on a book going by the title “Places & Spaces I’ve Been.”
We will of course keep you posted on the outcome of these projects.
Hardly any artist has amassed so much myth, so many legends and gossip about himself, than UK graffiti artist Banksy. A new book will be released in November, Banksy: Myths & Legends, in which author and journalist Marc Leverton has collected myths, legends and stories about the artist, by talking to his surroundings, mostly in his hometown of Bristol. It took the author almost 3 years to get all the material onto paper.
“For me these stories illustrate the incredible audacity, originality and sheer bloody mindedness of Banksy. Obviously he will be best remembered for his art and exposing the hypocrisy and dumbness of our modern lives. The myths will be viewed as a distraction to some or part of the appeal for others. One thing is certain, the art and the myths are both larger than life and stick two fingers up at conformity. This book is a celebration of that anarchic, rebellious spirit.”
Vans OTW and Mr. Cartoon proudly present the Art of Lettering, a limited edition book featuring Cartoon’s personal photography, published by Eric Elms/And Press. The first in a series of forthcoming projects from Vans OTW advocates including Cartoon, Elms, Dimitri Coste and The Blackouts, the book was created in conjunction with Mr. Cartoons “Art of Lettering” seminar held in Los Angeles this summer. The seminar featured Cartoon discussing how lettering has impacted his life – from graffiti art to vintage sign painting and modern day low rider script as well as illustration airbrushing and his concepts of tattooing. The limited run of 818 books are available at select OTW retailers worldwide.
This month Terry Richardson will be releasing his new book ‘MOM & DAD’, published by Mörel Books. Without a doubt one of his most intimate works, Richardson pays tribute to his family origins. The books released September 26th, in a limited edition of 1000 copies.
colette will be hosting an exhibition for the launch and also a pop-up store, the Terry’ shop, which will carry a selection of unpublished products: t-shirts in association with Diesel, G-Shock and BabyG by Casio watches, glasses by Moscot, the collection Uncleterry, Terry’s bear, all the books, goodies and collection of shirts and vintage t-shirts having belonged to the photographer. The exhibition runs from September 26th until November 6th.
We first announced that Lady Gaga and Terry Richardson would be creating a book together, and now we present the cover. The book’s now entitled ‘Lady Gaga x Terry Richardson’ as it features the pop-star in a jacket with her name emblazoned on the back.
The book will feature a foreword written by Gaga and, 350 color and black and white photos of her taken by the photographer Richardson, who had unrestricted access to the singer for a 10-month period. ‘Lady Gaga x Terry Richardson’ is to hit bookstores on November 22nd.
For Fall/Winter 2011, Carhartt releases the latest edition of their Brand Book. Next to their current Fall/Winter 2011 Collection, the Brand Book No. 6 features Adam Kimmel, Hiroshi Fujiwara and everything about the latest interesting collaborative products that the brand has been involved in. You can get the Brand Book now from Carhartt stores around the globe.
