November 22, 2009 @ 2:49 am
ExclusivelyHome is selling the Cornered Coffee Table by Dylan Gold for $1900 (FREE SHIPPING!!!). The table comes with a space to put magazines or books so that your coffee table books aren’t actually taking up too much room on the surface of the table. It’s a pretty clever way to store away the mess on top of a table so you have more room for drinks and games without having to stuff them underneath the table.
Thanks Freshome!
November 21, 2009 @ 2:45 pm
Spacesick has created these insanely awesome vintage book covers for movies. You can check them all out on Flickr.
November 16, 2009 @ 6:30 pm
Kozyndan’s “Uprisings” painting (look closely, it’s not a wave, it’s a bunch of bunnies!!!) has been turned into a lovely bookend made by sculptor Julie B. [via]
The idea to turn the artwork into an actual bookend came from Munky King toymakers and will be released in an edition of 10. So obviously, supplies are limited which is a shame because this is something that I think would sell like mad.
November 10, 2009 @ 1:15 am
GLOW IN THE DARK, a new book by hip-hop artist Kanye West gives readers a front-row seat to the sold-out 2008 GLOW IN THE DARK tour through the eyes of photographer Nabil Elderkin (NOTE: Rizzoli USA sent this copy over to me for review). I had the opportunity to see Kanye West’s tour while I was in Australia and can tell you that from beginning to end, this was one of the most incredible live shows I’ve ever seen. Forget whether or not you hate him for what he does off-stage, this book is going to make you admire him for his ability to entertain and perform.
Nabil Elderkin followed Kanye around the world during the time on tour and has some wonderful behind-the-scenes photos of Kanye’s creations, inspirations, and party photos littered in between interview quotes with Spike Jonze.
Nabil even photographs some of Kanye’s sketches that eventually turn into his own costumes and set designs and also the costumes of people on tour with him (most notably, Rihanna). The whole book has a very dark feel to it that makes me think of the actual tour (I saw him and this set when I was in Australia) which is exactly what the designers, Base, wanted to convey through the layout and design of the book.
With 288 pages and about 400 photographs, GLOW IN THE DARK
Oh, and if you get a chance to pick up the book, you’ll also be rewarded with a surprise 5-track CD exclusive with unreleased music. The normal retail price of the book is $50, but if you purchase now on Amazon.com, then you can pick up GLOW IN THE DARK
Here are some photos to hold you over.
November 9, 2009 @ 6:41 pm
The New York Public Library unveiled a new logo over the weekend designed by their in-house design team under the direction of Art Director Marc Blaustein. The new logo uses bolder lines than before and makes an excellent stencil. Nice!
Check out the video below on how the new logo came to be (you can also see the sketches all at once on City Room).
November 5, 2009 @ 9:26 pm
If you’re looking for a nice gift for the person who likes to read, then you might want to check out Penguin’s list of books which you can personalize with your own dedication page. Add a photo or a short message and give the gift of great literature!
