Before Action Bronson was lighting up stages, he was lighting up kitchens in New York as a chef. No stranger to good food, Action takes his VICE show into your house with the F*ck, That's Delicious book. And don't call it a cookbook. This is a philosophy of life, a travel guide, a modern epic by a modern poet. Oh, and weed. Lots of weed. F*ck, That's Delicious is out September 12, 2017.
The mass-produced automobile changed human society forever. The promise of affordable, long-distance travel made our world a little smaller and our dreams a little bigger — there was always something just over the horizon. Fast Forward catalogs some of the world's most unique cars, charting what we thought was the shape of things to come in steel and glass and four wheels. From the airplane-inspired behemoths of the 50s, the crisp, modern 60s, and the angular, sci-fi shapes of the 70s, where people wanted to go was captured in what we dreamed to drive.
It's not exactly a "self-help" book — after all, most of those are little more than lists of steps to reach pre-determined goals. The Field Study Handbook is more of a guide to seeing the world differently so that you're capable of crafting your own steps and setting your own goals. Penned by the founder of a consultancy that specializes in human behavior, this brilliantly illustrated tome is an excellent way to ensure you make the most of your interactions with people and nature, both at home and abroad, such that you never waste an opportunity to enrich your life.
It's hard to describe Burning Man if you've never attended. But now, with Nothing Left Behind, Danish photographer Anders Overgaard provides the next best thing. Through his photography, Overgaard gives a rare insight into the festival in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada that provides visitors with an experience unlike any festival in the world. The art, music, fashion, and scenery are all under the microscope in this hardbound book that includes stories and quotes from famous artists and attendees.
Black's place in fashion is well-known. Its place in architecture is nearly as notable. Black: Architecture in Monochrome celebrates centuries of dark buildings across the globe. From ancient churches dating to modern skyscrapers, it covers more than 150 structures from obscure origins and legendary architects alike, with the excellent photography paired with enlightening text.
It wasn't that long ago when finding a good cup of coffee was difficult. But now, there are plenty of options for your caffeine fix, but they aren't all created equal. Where To Drink Coffee is an insider's guide to the best coffee spots around the world. Thanks to 150 baristas and coffee experts, a list of 600 places have been compiled. From the best cafes and restaurants to coffee shops in video stores and auto shops. This thick, hard-cover book includes reviews, maps, and is organized geographically for easy reference.
If you thought the wildly popular Harley-Davidson image was confined only to the United States, you'd be very wrong. Even in Europe, the land of motorcycle racing and sport bikes, Harley enjoys a following as loyal as that in the US. From panheads to knuckleheads to shovelheads, choppers, EVOs, flat trackers and everything in between, The Harley-Davidson Book isn't just a photographic catalog of the bikes themselves, but the story of something that came to stand for things far bigger than anything on two wheels.
The Casper mattress is obsessively designed, but it gets covered up most of the time. The Casper sheets let you enjoy the same engineering and aesthetic. Made from super soft Supima cotton, they're crisp and comfortable but also breathable and durable. Fine details like labels on the short sides of the fitted sheet, envelope-closures on the pillowcases, and hidden openings on the corners of the duvet cover make even the process of putting them on a delight. Each set includes flat and fitted sheets, pillowcases, and you can add a duvet cover.
Presented by Casper.
We spend on average 7.5 hours a day staring at a screen, and our eyes are slowly paying the consequences. Founded by former analysts, Felix Gray makes the best of the situation. Available in non-Rx and reading options, their clear lens filters the most harmful wavelengths of blue light and eliminates glare to combat eyestrain and headaches. They offer multiple frames handcrafted from premium Italian acetate to suit all face shapes and personal styles.
Presented by Felix Gray.
The world got to know Jim Meehan when The PDT Cocktail Book was released in 2012.
And now, five years, a few cities, and several drinks later, he's ready to unleash Meehan's Bartender Manual. The hard cover book aims to explain the ins and outs of the modern bar industry while also touching on bar and cocktail history, bar design, spirits production, and much more. It also includes recipes for 100 cocktails, including some that are Meehan originals. The nearly 500-page book is filled with high-quality photos along with contributions from more than 50 colleagues from around the world of drinks and bartending.
There's something about a great portrait that endears its subject to the viewer. That goes for animals, as well. The life work of photographer Joel Sartore, National Geographic's The Photo Ark: One Man's Quest to Document the World's Animals is an unrivaled collection of photos highlighting animals both big and small. With a focus on endangered species, Sartore has been traveling the globe photographing animals in captivity, with some of the best seen here, alongside background from wildlife author Douglas Chadwick and a foreword from Harrison Ford. Weighing in at exactly 400 pages, it's a coffee table tome that's simultaneously enjoyable and thought-provoking.
If you have a Swiss Army knife, chances are you know a little something about how to make it in the wild. But because we've been surrounded by an abundance of sophisticated and high-tech camping gear, we rarely need to use our bushcraft skills at the same level we used to. With renowned woodsman Felix Immler's The Swiss Army Knife Book, which details more than 60 different projects for explorers of all ages, you'll have more than enough material to fill a weekend carving utensils, building shelters, starting fires, and improvising using just a single tool.
The Big Kahuna Burger. Pigeon Pie. The Krabby Patty. Film and television are full of savory food moments. With his YouTube channel Binging with Babish, Andrew Rea has been recreating these iconic movie dishes in his Harlem kitchen for an audience of over one million subscribers. Now, the cinematic chef is expanding his passion for food and film with the cookbook Eat What You Watch. Like his videos, the pages are full of recipes from 40 cult films, satisfying both the foodies and film junkie in all of us.
There has been a lofty status attached to being a Playboy centerfold since Marilyn Monroe was selected as the very first subject back in 1953. Playboy: The Complete Centerfolds provides the full line of beautiful models from the Monroe images in 53' through February of 2016. Published initially a decade ago, this edition has been thoroughly updated and encompasses 734 nude centerfolds along with decade openers from esteemed writers including an all-new essay from award winning journalist Elizabeth Wurtzel.
From Hunter S. Thompson's signature shades to Tom Wolfe's white suit, renowned wordsmiths have impacted not just our minds, but also our wardrobes. With this in mind, Legendary Authors and the Clothes They Wore is an ode to those fashion icons. Ranging from Oscar Wilde to David Foster Wallace, Terry Newman examines 50 trendsetters of the literary world and how they've influenced modern style. With black-and-white photographs, excerpts from their works, and quotes from the authors themselves, it's content is sure to satisfy book nerds and fashion enthusiasts alike.
Andy Warhol has been both popular and polarizing since the beginnings of his career, but there's one thing everyone can agree on: his pioneering, dynamic styles in art and commerce have left a lasting legacy. For the first time, the less-known works and projects — sculpture, photography, and film — are being brought together with his biggest hits in The Impossible Collection, a printed compendium of pop art appreciation that demands to be seen. Measuring in at 14 x 17 inches with over 100 illustrations and housed in a luxury clamshell case, it's sure to become a highlight of your coffee table reads.
Joe Beddia has been providing the Philadelphia area with old school pizza since 2013, and now he's sharing his secrets with the world. In his new book Pizza Camp, Beddia dishes on the fundamentals to making the perfect pies starting with the Holy Trinity of pizza — dough, sauce, and cheese. He not only provides the recipes, but also the teaches you the proper techniques to achieve that crispy, yet chewy, yet gooey goodness. He's included over 50 how-tos for some of his pizzeria favorites, some new models, as well as strombolis and hoagies.
They're straightforward and versatile, and now the world of rubber bands is expanding even more with the release of Rubber Band Engineer. Using tons of great color photos, you get instructions on how to create slingshot rockets, unique catapults, and hydraulic-powered machines. There are 19 different designs laid out in the book, and you don't have to have any tinkering experience to have a good time. Just group together household materials like paper clips, pencils, and popsicle sticks to help build your next DIY rubber band project.
There's nothing like getting out into the great wide open on a hike. And every hiker has a desire to experience and see iconic trails and views from around the world. For those dreaming of these destinations, there's Wanderlust: Hiking on Legendary Trails. Presented using maps, practical tips, and spectacular photography, Wanderlust provides a bird's eye view of some of the most desired locations on the planet. Featuring spots like Canyon Trail in Zion-National-Park, the pilgrim trail on the holy Kumano Kodo in Japan, or a mythical hiking path in the land of the giants in Norway Wanderlust allows readers to live vicariously through others who have walked the routes and captured their beauty.
The Spritz is a category of drinks that dates all the way back to 5th century Greeks and Romans, when it was common to mix or spritz water with wine. But it's the Italians who made the spritz what it is today. In Spritz: Italy's Most Iconic Aperitivo Cocktail, with Recipes, a history of the cocktail is offered, along with the evolution of this bitter, bubbly, low-alcohol aperitif that is a staple of Italian cocktail culture. From regional classics to modern variations, Spritz includes dozens of recipes, food pairings, and everything you need to create your very own Italian happy hour.
This month marks the 150th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright's birth. To celebrate, MoMA unveiled a major exhibition, along with this book, which unpacks Wright's archive of more than two million objects. Each chapter of the book centers on a key object from the archive with words from an invited author to dig deeper into each piece. Wright was one of the most prolific and renowned architects of the 20th century, and this book aims to help fans and experts consider the bold visionary from a brand new perspective.
Ever since the success of his book Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs, Chuck Klosterman has been one of the foremost pop culture writers in the U.S. For his tenth book, appropriately titled X, Klosterman looks back at some of the best pieces he's done for outlets like Grantland, The A.V. Club, and The New York Times. Each essay receives a fresh introduction as well as new footnotes throughout and subjects range from Chuck's take on Breaking Bad, zombies, and steroids to interviews with Kobe Bryant, Lou Reed, and Usain Bolt.
We all carry a kind of atlas in our pockets thanks to apps like Maps and Google Earth. Neither can offer the wealth of information offered up in Atlas of the World. The only world atlas to be updated on an annual basis, this reference provides a unique glimpse into the world in which we live. Spread across its 400+ pages are over a hundred images of the Earth's surface, page after page of maps, graphs, and diagrams that help explain topics like geology, biodiversity, and the human condition in different locales, and striking satellite imagery taken from NASA's Landsat 8.
To get all the elements right for an amazing burger, there's more to consider than you may have realized. The Burger Lab: The Art and Science of the Perfect Burger is a cookbook that functions as a how-to guide for making, building, and even eating a burger. Included are sought-after recipes from cult burger joints, illustrated diagrams laid out in scientific detail, and even a look at the side dishes that go best with America's favorite fast food item.
If you enjoy getting off-the-grid and spending time on hikes, camping, or just find yourself out in the wilderness, a book like Bushcraft First Aid: A Field Guide to Wilderness Emergency Care will come in handy. The latest installment in the bestselling Bushcraft series is a perfect first aid resource to help you deal with a variety of emergency situations when 9-1-1 isn't an option. From cuts and burns to broken bones or head injuries, this book helps you learn to make bandages, slings, and dressings on-demand to keep a bad situation from getting worse.
If you've eaten there, you know that Shake Shack is one of the best burger joints in the country. And in Shake Shack: Recipes & Stories you get a behind-the-scenes look at how they got started, along with 70 recipes to help you make better fries, burgers, and shakes at home. So even though they have over 130 locations worldwide, this book should help you make the next best thing if they haven't made it to your city yet.
The famous American poet Walt Whitman is probably best known for his collection Leaves Of Grass. But you probably didn't know that Whitman also penned a series of newspaper columns under a pseudonym on the subject of male fitness and wellbeing. Walt Whitman's Guide to Manly Health and Training sees those articles dusted off and published together for the first time in 150 years. Whitman provides advice on topics such as diet, alcohol, sports, exercise, and much more. Full of illustrations and terse advice, it's a humorous yet insightful journey into the mind of one of the most influential writers in American history.
To Porsche fans, Luftgekuhlt refers to the company's air-cooled cars, from Pre-A 356 models through to the last 993 to roll off the line. The term has taken on a new meaning, however, as a series of car culture events celebrating significant or noteworthy rides. The Luftgekuhlt Book chronicles the birth of the culture from the parking lot of Deus Ex Machina in Venice to more recent, large-scale happenings. Printed in limited quantities, it's full of exceptional photography and design, and is wrapped in a slate or ruby dust jacket.
Land Rover has been building some of the world's most capable off-roaders for nearly 70 years. Icon: The Official Story of the Series Land Rover and Defender is an official history of their two oldest models. Spanning ten chapters and over 200 pages, it explores the vehicles themselves, the expeditions and adventures that relied on their toughness, and the people who both built and drove them.
There are plenty of things you look forward to when it comes to a camping trip, but the cuisine is usually not one of those things. With The New Camp Cookbook: Gourmet Grub for Campers, Road Trippers, and Adventurers, your next meal under the stars should be much more memorable. The book starts you at the beginning as you plan the best meals for your trip and pack the cooler before heading out. The recipes are presented by the meal with enough direction to make sure you do things right, but can also freestyle enough to have fun. All recipes call for a standard set of cookware and are marked with icons to help you find the perfect recipe for your cooking style. So the next time your crew is expecting some hot dogs and chips for dinner, consult this book and impress them with dishes like Korean Flank Steak, Fennel Pizza, or Mexican Street Corn Salad.
You probably don't spend much time considering the history of the American burger when you're zipping through a drive-thru line or contemplating your menu choice, but this classic cuisine has a colorful story to tell. The World is Your Burger: A Cultural History celebrates and profiles one of the most iconic American foods through a collection of never-before-seen archival photographs, exclusive interviews, and essays from those who helped popularize it. From the burger's humble fast food beginnings to today's gourmet burger craze, it's an appetizing choice for anyone who has come to love and appreciate this international favorite.
