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Dynamic Fashion Photography Schools
The lines between art, fashion, and photojournalism are more blurred than ever, and that could be a plus for students pursuing a career in fashion photography.
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The Photobook
Photographer Martin Parr and photo historian and critic Gerry Badger compiled this huge historical survey of the photobook, a genre inextricably tied to photography.
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Pablo Picasso at the Museum of Modern Art
Part of a larger series on artists who are well represented in the MOMA collection, this slim volume includes a Picasso painting from 1901 as well some Cubist pieces.
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Skulls by Noah Scalin
In early June 2007, artist and activist Noah Scalin posted a paper skull online, claiming he'd make a skull every day for one year. The result: a multimedia memento mori.
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Lives of the Artists by Calvin Tomkins
Athletic Matthew Barney, elusive Jasper Johns and combative Richard Serra are a few of the art stars readers meet in this collection by Duchamp biographer Tomkins.
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Pascal Henry Speaks
Swiss race car driver Pascal Henry had a dream: to eat at every three-star restaurant in the world. Then he disappeared in the middle of the night. Why?
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An Interview With Vamp and Tramp
Fine press and artists' books dealer Vicky Stewart discusses the appeal of this art form. Both tactile and visual, books made by artists offer meaning and delight.
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Beyond Decorum – The Photography of Iké Udé
Performer, photographer, and aRUDE magazine editor Iké Udé pushes limits elegantly in this collection of his work from the 1990s.
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Field Guide to Luck by Alys R. Yablon
Chinese astrology, Lakshmi, and red string... Alys R. Yablon presents over one hundred symbols, practices, and beliefs related to luck from around the world.
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UPPERCASE journal
Calgary-based UPPERCASE loves the art of books. Their blog includes posts on typography, vintage design, and Old School, their most recent publishing effort.
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Joe Brainard's The Nancy Book
In the 1960s and 1970s, artist and writer Joe Brainard made zany, imaginative, indecorous collages and drawings of cartoon icon Nancy.
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The John Hinde Butlin's Photographs
British postcard photographer John Hinde's glowing color images of Butlin's Holiday Camps in the '60s and '70s, presented and with an introduction by Martin Parr.
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David Hockney: A Year in Yorkshire
This exhibition catalog shows some of the first paintings David Hockney made after the publication of Secret Knowledge, his controversial book on optics and painting.
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French '90s Hits
Zazie's ode to multicultural France, Louise Attaque's first album, and Raï rap marked the French pop scene in the '90s.
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French '70s Hits
Disco hits by Patrick Juvet and a scandalous reggae version of La Marseillaise by Serge Gainsbourg marked the French pop scene in the '70s.
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Wordless Books by David A. Beronä
A history of major woodcut novels and wordless comics, this richly illustrated book identifies the early twentieth-century origins of the graphic novel.
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Urban Eco Chic by Oliver Heath
Eco-style leader Oliver Heath shows how anyone can create a beautiful home that has less impact on the planet.
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Black Hole by Charles Burns
In Burns' hallucinatory graphic novel, a sexually transmitted disease worms its way through an entire community in the 1970s, turning the local teenagers into mutants.
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French '80s Hits
Synthesizers, the arrival of Raï, and an older, boozier Serge Gainsbourg all marked the French pop scene in the '80s.
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Pop Art by Lucy R. Lippard
Brief but in depth, Pop Art includes chapters on early British Pop, the New York scene, which was dominated by Andy Warhol, an essay on Pop icons, and more.
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The Empirical Method of Jazz
With a critically acclaimed debut, London-based quintet Empirical expands contemporary post-bop.
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The Pluralist Era: American Art, 1968-1981
The 1970s ushered in radical new forms and approaches to making art that continue to impact cultural practices today.
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How to Speak Thai and Be Understood
Thais can better comprehend a foreign speaker who is familiar with the five tones and enunciates them confidently and correctly.
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How to Save Money Traveling in Paris
Paris is home to tony designer boutiques and five-star hotels, but a stay there can be affordable, too. Here are some tips to help you save money and have a blast.
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Stephen Chow's God of Cookery (Sik San)
Noodle soup, gangsters, and gourmet creations collide in this martial arts culinary send-up, a fast-paced tale of a famous chef who's drunk on power and lacking skills.
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Freddie & Me
A comic book artist tells his life story to the soundtrack of his obsession with the rock band Queen.
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Potato Salad with Caramelized Onions
Inspired by the French classic pissaladière, this potato salad can be prepared quickly and is a versatile accompaniment to many other dishes.
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The A-Z of Modern Design
This approachable guide to over 300 designers and manufacturers features biographies, descriptions and lots of photographs.
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Tonoharu by Lars Martinson
An American language assistant in a sleepy Japanese village delves into the enigma of his dreary job, and of his awkward predecessor, Dan Wells.
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French Lessons: A Memoir by Alice Kaplan
Writer and scholar Kaplan details her intense, enduring, and complicated infatuation with the French language.
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Green Fitness
Exercise and eating right can be good for the environment. Try these five simple tips to help you get fit and do something positive for the earth.
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The Autobiography of Herbert Huncke
Hustler, drug addict and thief Huncke introduced Burroughs, Kerouac and Ginsberg to the term "Beat" and showed them an underworld that would shape their writing.
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B.o.B Redefines Hip-Hop
Straight out of Decatur, 19-year-old rapper B.o.B is reshaping hip-hop and getting a lot of attention for it. What's so different about him? Read on, and then listen.
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Kanye West's Blog
He produced hits for Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Alicia Keys. He's a hugely popular rap star in his own right. And when Kanye West blogs, people talk about it.
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John Berger's Ways of Seeing
In 1972, John Berger analyzed visual culture for television viewers. His shows, which he made into a book, can now be viewed on YouTube.
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Silliman's Blog Is Poetry
In 2002 when blogging was a nascent form, poet and critic Ron Silliman launched his weblog about poetry. It has since received over a million and a half visitors.
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Old School Rappers the Fat Boys
Rap stars in the mid '80s but now often overlooked, the Fat Boys were nevertheless hugely successful, touring with Fresh Fest and starring in "Krush Groove."
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Malls of Bangkok: Pantip Plaza
Those with a passion for computers, MP3 players, and gadgets will think they've arrived in heaven when they enter Thailand's plugged-in village.
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Malls of Bangkok: Century Plaza
The third installment in the Malls of Bangkok series is a small shopping center on lively Rang Nam, not far from Chitlada Palace and two Skytrain stops away from Siam.
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Malls of Bangkok: Siam Center
In historic Siam Square just north of prestigious Chulalongkorn University, a wealth of shopping centers and boutiques. Siam Center is in the middle of it all.
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Malls of Bangkok: Silom Complex
Shopping in Bangkok is varied, to say the least, and the malls are no exception. Oddball Silom Complex is the first installment in the Malls of Bangkok series.
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Hanoi Café Culture
Hanoi's social life centers around cafés. From young and stylish to aged and wise, everyone kicks back with a cup to see the city's sites, and to be seen.
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A Walk in Bangkok
Travel on foot from Banglampoo with its many guest houses to the Grand Palace and Wat Pra Kaew. You'll stroll on the banks of the river and visit the amulet market.
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Fondation Cartier
Across the boulevard from Montparnasse Cemetery, cutting-edge art and architecture join forces at the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain.
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Bangkok's Weekend Market
Bangkok, the city of shopping, is home to "Asia's Biggest Market," Jatujak. It's chaotic fun, and a visit here calls for some counterintuitive advice.
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