Deluxe edition of Transformer The latest worthy production from Genesis Publications features legendary rock and roll photographer Mick Rock and Lou Reed teaming up to share the highlights of their 40 year relationship. From the iconic cover photo of Reed's album Transformer to candid never before seen outtakes, studio sessions, spontaneous shots and friends including Andy Warhol, Mick Jagger, Iggy Pop and David Bowie. The book presents a visual biography of one musics most influential performers. From the publisher: 40 years ago, Transformer launched Lou Reed from the underground, way up to Mars, with a little help from Starman Bowie. Mick Rock was...
Cheers to the Aleing Authors!
Here's to Steph Sabo and his cleverly designed visuals for an imaginary line of craft beers. Produced by Old Inkwell Artisan Brewers these handcrafted brews beer explore the "connection between an author's escalating success and troubled life." Sabo explains: Aleing Authors is a a unique assortment of craft beers inspired by influential authors of the 19th and 20th centuries. Subtle references to the six authors are incorporated on each bottle. The beer name and ingredients relate to each author as well as their literary works. To flesh out the beer's identity, famous quotes and iconic imagery from their novels...
Latest TV Spot for the Kindle Paperwhite
[youtube]http://youtu.be/xLpANCKhBug[/youtube] "we invited book lovers to try the new Kindle Paperwhite..." Hey wouldn't you know "it's as clear as a book"
Joseph Dawson: Still Life with Realism
Thus Let the Light Shine 11' x 14' oil on board. Here is a sampling of work from Irish-born artist Joseph Dawson. Whether he is using the centuries old method of painting, still life, or taking a more modern realistic approach Dawson finds room for books to share the stage. And his visual rendering of writers block which appears below is pretty cool too. Memento Gorey. 8' x'10' oil on board. Writer's Block, Oh The Horror! 7.7 x 9.5 oil on linen. Website: Joseph Dawson
Holy Bookshop! A 15th century cathedral gets booked
The gods must be shining down on Zwolle, a small town outside of Amsterdam. The Dutch bookshop Waanders In de Broeren has recently moved to town and set up shop in a 15th century gothic catederal! BK. Architecten has created a beautiful bookshop within a beautiful space without comprising or altering the integrity of the cathedral. Not sure any more words are needed here. Images via and more at ArchDaily: Waanders In de Broeren / BK. Architecten