Damm…the photo on the right gave me the chills. Reminded me of an old New York. I remember that gas station on the corner of Houston & Broadway so vividly. I’d make a stop at David Z’s, EMS, Transit, Atruim & Finally Wendy’s. That’s if I was in a rush.

Releasing a book that is sure to have all fans of skateboarding (past or present) especially skateboard photography busting a nut in their pants. Full Bleed is a collection of photos ranging from 30 years of the pioneers of NYC skateboarding and the photographers that helped make it happen.

Featuring the works of photographers like Spike Jonze, Giovanni Reda, Larry Clark, Atiba Jefferson, Tobin Yelland and others, this is a definite must have for all those passionate about the culture in front and in back of the lens.

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This is an ill old idea. They compiled everything into one. Props!

FASHIONARY is the 1st sketchbook tailor made for fashion designers.The book is divided into 2 parts: Information & Templates. Available here.

Information Part (34 pages):  1200 brands index, Measurement tools, Body measurements, 10 basic patterns, Specs Sheets, Typography & boards, Books and bookmarks list, Fashion events, Textile information, Monthly Calendar, Contact Sheets. Figure templates Part (130 pages): Blended female figures. Advantage: Tailor made for fashion designers, Suitable for brainstorming, Handy reference, Increase the speed of sketching, Improve regularly according to feedback & trend & Convenient to bring along.

Specs: ISBN: 978-988-18310-1-9, Size: 14cm (W) x 21cm (H) x 1.5cm (D), Page: 164 pgs, Cover: hard, Color: dark grey, Paper: Cream, 100 gsm

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Facehunter’s Yvan Rodic drops some early looks at his forthcoming book Facehunter. In a digital world, there is something romantic to print photographs. After four years of blogging, I got my first book published.  It contains a selection of more than 300 pictures and a few commentaries.”  The first copies will be sold at Colette at the world premiere book signing on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010. Available for pre-order from Amazon

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This all came about by chance. Missed my flight & the homie Lulu said “you still around ?” i said “yeah mane”. Without warning Lulu gave me a tour the real LA. The LA Hollywood aka Hollywerid chooses to ignore while powdering it’s nose. Places like skidrow, East LA & MS13 territory. Lulu explained to me what it was like going up in East LA as a shorty. After the street tour we hit up SA Studios home to both Estevan Oriol and Mr. Cartoon. Like a excited kid I could not wait to see Mr. Cartoon’s car collection!!! Then it was on to Mr. Oriol’s equally impressive photos. We chopped it up for a bit & headed out to King Taco. Estevan schooled me to scene & warned me don’t get caught slippin. (sidebar: LA has the best tacos mane.) Estevan pointed out I was the only black person in King Taco except for the black cop that walked in minutes later. I can’t front. This sadden me for a sec. to know in 2010 aka the future. We are still segregated in the land of the free.  I guess we are all submerged in our own subcultures. “Free your hearts & show your Greatness” people. Unity is an amazing thing. Okay okay…enought of my Malcom/Martin cries. LA Women is differentially a true representation of where Mr. Estevan stems from. Go copp it! He was nice enough to sign mine. Hit more…fool! (East LA Mexican voice)

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“Zé Pequeno: Can you read?
Hood: I can read only the pictures.” 

Mario Testino is one of the world’s most successful fashion and portrait photographers, whose images are noted for their freshness and intimacy. Peruvian by birth, Testino has been fascinated by Rio de Janeiro since his earliest summer vacations. “When I was 14, on holiday, and going from my house to the beach and seeing everyone walk everywhere in their tiny bathing suits—the girls and boys were so sexy and carefree and wild—I just could not believe it.” This easy sensuality, sexual freedom and lust for life left a deep impression; Testino has been going back ever since, for work and fun, passion and inspiration. Featuring candid shots of exquisite cariocas baring nubile flesh, including supermodel Gisele Bündchen, MaRIO DE JANEIRO Testino captures the essence of this incomparably seductive city and its sultry citizens. From its breathtaking sunset panoramas, to the throbbing chaos of its world-famous carnival, this is Testino’s love poem to the Brazilian metropolis that captured his teenage heart, and never let go. Available at Taschen. Hit more for a sneak peek.

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Excuse me the Legendary Meisel

Three Hundred and Seventeen & Counting celebrates the work of world-renowned fashion photographer Steven Meisel, for more than twenty years he has created every cover and accompanying editorial of Italian Vogue. As the title says this photo book holds three hundred and seventeen Italian fashion bible covers by Meisel, from 1988 to 2009, it comes as a limited edition and it is still available at Mallard / Janvier for $50.

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This is the first book of Estevan Oriol, the most important photographer of Latino culture and hip hop. LA Women is a book is dedicated to cutting edge women of Los Angeles – silent ambassador of a new style that is not at all centred on WASP culture. Los Angeles based photographer,  Oriol’s  career has covered shooting photographs of his neighborhood homies, Hollywood celebrities, hip hop stars, and artists. His raw style has led him to photograph everyone from Forest Whittaker and Dennis Hopper to Eminem, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Mena Suvari. His vision has been throughout the nineties and still is today the official eye through which the world will see the Streets of Los Angeles. Buy it here

Can’t front I wanted him to take my photo at the Patrik Ervell show during fashion week nYc. This book will probably satisfy the people watcher in all of us.

August 12th marks the US release of Scott Schuman’s long awaited book, The Sartorialist, which follows the same format as his acclaimed website. The book will be printed through Penguin, with both a paperback version, and limited edition hardcover making itself available to select book sellers. Along with the book launch, Schuman will be going on a book signing tour as well as opening up SartoriaLUST pop-up shops, and various other events surrounding the launch of the book. A worldwide roll-out can be expected in early September. Participating book sellers include: Amazon (US, UK, FR), Barnes and Noble, Borders (US, UK), Foyles, Indie Bound, and Waterstones.

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“I wanna rock…face down ass up…that’s the way we like to…..” – Luke 2 live crew

Frank151 has put together something to raise an eyebrow over with their latest chapter delving into the world of erotica. The sexually charged issue features a disclaimer preventing the distribution of the magazine to anybody under the age 18. However within the pages, you will find some largely tasteful images of naked women in all their glory. Available now at select stockists including Standard.

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