Film Noir Portraits
The very best portrait photography of the film-noir era, with previously unpublished images from beloved gems such as The Night of the Hunter and Sweet Smell of Success.
Category: books
Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby!
Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby! is a Greek mythology podcast. If Edith Hamilton were reincarnated and cooler today she would be Liv Albert. The first time I was exposed to mythology was by Harry Steele Savage's slick drawings used for later editions of Edith Hamilton's 1942 book, Mythology.
A little sunshine and a little rain: A Poetry Journal
Instagram has sparked poetic creativity. Sabina Laura has parlayed her @sabinalaurapoerty Instagram account into A little sunshine and a little rain: A Poetry Journal in book format.
TATTOO: 1730s-1970s Henk Schiffmacher’s Private Collection
One part history book, one part art book, and one part fascinating memoir, this book is an overview of more than two centuries of tattoo history intermixed with an intimate look at the lives of tattoo artists, and the personal struggles and triumphs, occupational hazards, and artistic courage that have defined so much of this history.
An Atlas of Extinct Countries by Gideon Defoe
As of this year, the UN recognizes 195 countries around the world today. Countries come, countries go. An Atlas of Extinct Countries by Gideon Defoe explores with wit and sarcasm countries that faded into obscurity.
Why Wakanda Matters: What Black Panther Reveals About Psychology, Identity, and Communication as edited by Sheena C. Howard
In 2018, the Marvel Cinematic Universe finally delivered on something fans had long been waiting for: a feature film with a solo Black superhero. Black Panther introduced viewers to the stunning world of Wakanda, a fictional African country with incredible technological advancements.
A Boob’s Life: How America’s Obsession Shaped Me and You by Leslie Lehr
A Boob’s Life explores both the joys and hazards inherent to living in a woman’s body. Lehr deftly blends her personal narrative with national history, starting in the 1960s with the women’s liberation movement and moving to the current feminist dialogue and what it means to be a woman.
Addiction, Obesity, & Selfless Help: NYC Fitness Instructor Shares Inspiring Story in New Book
Now 13+ years sober, Noa Shaw has truly turned his life around. Today, he’s one of SoulCycle’s most popular instructors and teaches sold-out classes in NYC multiple times a week.
Honor Thy Label: Dr. Bronner’s Unconventional Journey to a Clean, Green, and Ethical Supply Chain
From Dr. Bronner’s head of special operations Gero Leson, Honor Thy Label is the inside story of how a family-run soap company created a new fair trade and organic supply chain from the ground up. Through stories of harrowing setbacks and hard-won triumphs in projects that spanned the globe, Leson illuminates the challenges of building and scaling ethical production for increasingly popular products—and ultimately, the immense benefits for communities and the environment.
Baloney and Friends by Greg Pizzoli
This book is full of baloney, literally. Greg Pizzoli's Baloney and Friends (Peanut D. Horse, Bizz E. Bee, and Krabbit) are about to become household names. In the vein of Dav Pilkey's The Dogman and Captain Underpants, Baloney and Friends are about to explode into pop culture.
Ask Iwata: Words of Wisdom from Satoru Iwata, Nintendo’s Legendary CEO
Ask Iwata offers game fans and business leaders an insight into the leadership, development, and design philosophies of one of the most beloved figures in gaming history.
Charlie Brown’s America: The Popular Politics of Peanuts
Peanuts were written and drawn by one man for 50 years. In those 50 years, politics crept in a subtle manner but left a deep imprint. Charles M. Schulz never wanted Peanuts to be a gag comic strip. Peanuts were cerebral at times. Laughter was never the end goal. Peanuts stood above the heap of comic strips from the beginning. Unlike Pogo where politics was the main raison d'etre. Pogo is a brilliantly drawn strip but has lost its meaning with the advancement of time. Peanuts driving force has always been about simplicity at the core. This is why Peanuts is timeless.