FRAÜLEIN by Ellen Von Unwerth
Ellen Von Unwerth’s upcoming book FRAÜLEIN pays homage to the female form and femininity. The likes of Carla Bruni, Eva Green, Kate Moss, Monica Bellucci, and more are photographed in the familiar sexual and sensual styles of Ellen Von Unwerth. Photographs of these iconic women include an air of romance and extreme desirability. Although some photographs might be a little kitsch (Kate Moss in a Baby Carriage), the point comes across that these icons own their sexuality and their feminine forms. Just 1,500 copies of this female fantasy book will be printed and signed by the author. It will be edited by Taschen and should be released soon.
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Grunge by Michael Lavine and Thurston Moore
Photographer Michael Lavine traversed the Pacific Northwest to uncover the “Grunge” movement that dominated the first half of the 90s. In his second published book, “Grunge,” Lavine teams up with Sonic Youth front man, Thurston Moore, to detail their involvement in this phenomena/lifestyle that surged into mainstream cultures, but then fizzled out as the backlash of its popularity created a resentment by many of the participating artists. It’s a full spectrum of the era with intimate portraits captured by Lavine and personal testimonial from Moore that will make “Grunge” an intriguing read.
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Louis Vuitton City Guides for 2010
Now entering its 11th year in publication, luxury fashion label Louis Vuitton continue to provide tourists with a taste for the fine arts with their city guides, aimed at tourists looking for the upper crusts of select cities. As opposed to the normal travellers’ guides unveiling historical and tourist hotspots, Louis Vuitton’s city guides continue their theme of providing informed commentaries on fashion, design, art, hotels, and the latest trends on 40 cities in total, which include Basel, Deauville, Mykonos, Malaga and Tel Aviv among the usual suspects such as London and New York City. Available for purchase on the 15th of October, the guides’ design was inspired by vintage luggage labels on holiday trunks.
A Hundred Years of Men’s Style by Cally Blackman
In some very exciting news, Laurence King will be publishing 100 Years of Menswear by Cally Blackman later this month. The book will cover the evolution of menswear over the past century, complete with illustrations and photography covering everything from the famed tailors of Savile Row to the work wear that equally inspires designers over the years. Iconic designers like Pierre Cardin, Ralph Lauren, and Giorgio Armani will be included as well as the impact of 20th century subcultures on fashion throughout the decades. Lest we leave out fashion icon David Bowie graces the cover!
Hadid, Complete Works 1979–2009
Taschen’s ‘complete works’ series, a collection of books detailing the projects of world renowned architects, gains another volume, this time featuring the work of Zaha Hadid. Hadid, a Pritzker Prize recipient, has received commissions throughout the world, and her work from 1979-2009 is documented by regular ‘complete works’ contributor Philip Jodidio. The sizeable book includes countless pictures of Hadid’s work, chronicling her gradual ascent to notoriety.
Smart Moves Bicycle Book
Bicycle enthusiast, bicycle novice, or just want a cool coffee table book? Look no further than photographer Bernard Angerer’s Smart Move: Bicycles from the Embacher Collection, a substantial tome highlighting the incredibly collection of Austrian industrial designer Michael Embacher. Included are rare and exotic bikes, from the Gazelle racer from the 1970’s to the Duemila commuter from the 60’s. Each bike is given an overall portrait, but also has great supporting detail shots, like that of the Diamont’s narrow saddle. While the photographs should be enough, the book also includes some pretty good articles, touching on not just the technical aspects of bicycling, but also the emotions. Available at Vintage Bicycle Press.
The Tao of the Wu
The Wu-Tang Clan’s de facto leader, the RZA, is set to release his second book, The Tao of the Wu. The book will chronicle the philosophy and experiences of Wu-Tang’s Abbot through seven “Pillars of Wisdom”, which are based on seven key turning points in his life, bad (facing a potential prison sentence) and good (a record deal that could pull his family out of poverty). Tao of the Wu will release in bookstores and online on October 15.
Spacesuits at the Smithsonian
Amanda Young, a spacesuit caretaker for the National Air and Space Museum, has released a book entitled “Spacesuits,” which takes a detailed look at the carefully preserved suits worn by astronauts throughout missions during the 1960’s and 70’s. What began six years ago as an archival catalog eventually developed into a glossy coffee-table book. Young collaborated with Mark Avino, head chief of photographic services at NASM. A majority of the photographs in the book focus on the suits worn by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. The book’s release also coincides with the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission. “Spacesuits” can be purchased at Amazon.
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The Sartorialist – The Book
Scott Schuman has evolved into one of the most influential and followed personalities on the web. There’s no doubt that his career in print has boomed since the growing popularity of his blog, The Satorialist. And with this popularity comes a directly proportional demand from his ardent fans. Print isn’t a novelty despite the widespread use of the internet – it’s still a coveted and artistic form of media that Schuman recognizes (and certainly book publishers do) that his audience needs. It comes as no surprise that he has released a book with Penguin that will offer images from his excursions to many of the world’s fashionable locations. The paperback book is scheduled to be available in September.
The Eames Lounge Chair: An Icon of Modern Design
Ray and Charles Eames’ Lounge Chair, perhaps the principle symbol of accessible Modernism, gets an appropriate four-color treatment with The Eames Lounge Chair: An Icon of Modern Design, an in-depth examination of chair’s creation and subsequent eminence. First conceived in the early 50’s as a modern answer to lounge chairs found in men’s clubs, the Eames Lounge chair has been in production ever since by Herman Miller. The book features keen examinations on the icon, with photographs and illustrations of the chair and its Eames predecessors, as well as documenting its evolution and cultural importance through the decades. Available at Amazon.
