The album cover is a subject of perennial interest among graphic designers. Sleeve design remains a popular subject for college projects, and many young working designers aspire to design for the music industry. Revealing state-of-the-art contemporary music graphics, Cover Art By: is packed with more than 400 examples of sleeve art. As well as CD and album covers, the insides of CD booklets and the backs of vinyl sleeves are shown. The book opens with an in-depth essay reviewing the current scene, then focuses on the work of 30 international designers/labels who are the most influential in the field, making this a must-have for designers and students, as well as music industry professionals and fans.
Cover Art By:
Adrian Shaughnessy
320 pages
250 x 195 mm
ISBN 1 85669 527 1
paperback
£24.95
This week Nike drops 6 styles inspired by the 1984 China Olympic games and as a nod to upcoming Summer Olympics in Beijing. The 6 styles are an Air Max 1, Trainer Dunk High, Vintage Cortez, Court Force High, Blazer Low, and Free Trail 5.0.
AIR MAX 1 BT: WHITE/VARSITY RED- BLUE RIBBON; $120.00
TRAINER DUNK HIGH BT: MEDIUM BROWN/MTTLC SILVER-WHITE ANTHRCT; $150.00
COURT FORCE HIGH: WHITE/WHITE – MID NAVY- MTTLC GOLD; $120.00
Jade Jagger and Katharine Hamnett have joined forces with the likes of the Scissor Sisters, Justice, Rihanna and Timbaland to create a new collection - Fashion Against AIDS - with H&M.
All the artists involved have participated free of charge to design a range of T-shirts, tank tops and hoodies for the project, which was initiated by charitable organisation Designers Against AIDS with the aim of raising awareness of the spread of HIV/AIDS among young people.
The pieces run the gamut from subtle patterns representing those affected to more overt means of getting the message across; a contribution from Hamnett - a T-shirt emblazoned with “Use a condom!” - is typically vocal.
“It’s a collection that’s rich in colour, with considerable commitment going into every garment,” explains H&M’s head of design, Margareta van den Bosch.
“The artists have created personal prints with a strong sense of style.”
And with a top price of € 12,90, there’s no excuse for not getting involved. H&M’s Fashion Against AIDS range will be available from February as part of its younger-end Divided label, with 25 per cent of the proceeds going to HIV/AIDS-prevention projects around the world.
But now my BIG LOVE Jeremy Fish throws his hat in the accessories ring with his Superfishal line…
I really like the lifestyle products expansion route my favorite artists is taking just so long as he keeps it tasteful. Both these guys have done just that…
Apples secretive slogan that something lays in the air could be taken calmly literally:
FINALLY….. Introducing the MacBook AIR. The world’s thinnest notebook.
The MacBook AIR is ultrathin, ultraportable and ultra unlike anything else…
The MacBook Air is really a cool device. Excellent design, the multitouch trackpad is a killer and it’s so damn thin, really thin. It’s so thin I would be in the fear of breaking it when I use it.
VERY SAD: The MacBook looks so clumsy now…
The thinness of MacBook AIR is stirring. But perhaps more impressive, there’s a full-size notebook encased in the 0.16 to 0.76 inch of sleek, sturdy anodized aluminum. And at just 3.0 pounds, 1 MacBook Air is more than portable — it’s with you everywhere you go.
The glossy 13.3-inch, widescreen LED backlit MacBook AIR display is the same viewable size as the screen on MacBook. The 1280-by-800 resolution gives you vibrant images and rich colors at full brightness the moment you open MacBook Air. So you get full-screen performance with all the benefits of a slim design.
The keyboard is full-size with crisp keys just like the ones on MacBook. But MacBook AIR goes further by adding backlit key illumination, making it easy to work in low-light settings such as airplanes and conference halls. A built-in ambient light sensor automatically adjusts keyboard and display brightness for optimal visibility. And with the oversize multi-touch trackpad, it just keeps getting better for fingers.
MacBook AIR includes an oversize trackpad with multi-touch technology. You can pinch, swipe, or rotate to zoom in on text, advance through a photo album, or adjust an image. This gesture-based input so successful on iPhone and iPod touch now comes to MacBook.
Welcome to Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium, the strangest, most fantastic, most wonderful toy store in the world. It’s a tantalizing toy haven in which everything insideliterally coes to life - including the store itself - and where marvels of every imaginable, possible kind, and beyond, never cease… that is until now.
When Mr. Magorium, the store’s extraordinary 243 year-old proprietor (Dustin Hoffmann), announces that he will at long last hand over the reigns of his wonder-expanding store to his unconfident young manager, Molly Mahoney (Natalie Portman), the store decides to throw an unusual tantrum.
As a skeptical accountant named Henry (Jason Bateman) comes in to audit the Legos and Lincoln Logs, bot to mention the Whodathoughts and Whatchamacallits, the once sparkling, color-saturated Emporium is suddenly embattled by mysterious changes. The playful toys are all still there, but they’ve turned gray and quiet - and only Mahoney and Henry can revive them if, with the help of a superdexterous 9 year-old (Zach Mills), they can find the source of magic inside themselves.
For a long time these two Star Wars inspired Sneakers were already announced.
This Consortium Pack contains a black Superstar Force, which represents the dark side and stands for Darth Vader, and a beige/white model, which stands for the good side, the Light Side (Yoda, hatch Skywalker etc..).
Both Pairs of Sneakers are limited in about 800 copies!
A further special characteristic is that the packing of the Sneakers reminds of those of the Star Wars Vintage figures by connoisseurs from the 70’s.
The Consortium Superstar’s are available at our favourite sneakerstore SOLEBOX in Berlin! (Nürnbergerstr. 16, 10789 Berlin).
Good Luck!!
I just finished watching the new Halloween Movie directed by Rob Zombie.
And for all of you who are into Horror movies: this is the best Halloween the world has ever seen!!
I’ve always been a BIG fan of his artwork. Yeah right, his movies are kinda art for me. Never seen movies where sex, crime, love and sheer brutality was assembled to such an erotic powerful and colored journey like on his. The way he works out fear and desire in every scene just turns me on and I’m even not quiet sure why Rob Zombie’s combination of beautiful blonde bimbo and sinister psychotic serial killer is such a powerful combination..
Rob Zombie is best known as a musician, formerly the lead singer for the band White Zombie. He’s also well-known as a fan of B-movies, horror movies in particular, and over the last few years, Zombie has become a screenwriter and director himself. His first two movies were House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil’s Rejects, the latter of which enjoyed significant amount of success. And the former movie was a cult classic in its own right.
He is also the executive producer of the forthcoming film The Haunted World of El Superbeasto, based upon his comic book series, ‘The Adventures of El Superbeasto’ (which appeared in his Spookshow International comic book). USuperbeasto is animated and due for a 2008 release.
House of 1000 Corpses was Rob Zombie’s directorial debut and his first horror film. It took four years to make (1999-2003), and was finally released by Lion’s Gate Films in 2003, after Stacy Snider, then-head of Universal Pictures, sold the film to them, as she did not wish for Universal to release the film. It was later revealed that Snider is not a fan of horror films. It featured a shocking amount of violence and gore, a hark back to Rob’s exploitation-film influences. It told the tale of a group of unlucky teenagers who stumble upon the Firefly Family, a family of sadistic and vicious murderers. The film was shot in a surreal and over-the-top style that alternated between dark and campy humor.
house of 1000 corpes
1000 Corpses’ sequel, The Devil’s Rejects, showcased a much different style. Whereas House was at times comedic and bizarre, Rejects was more dark, serious and gritty and was more of a Western revenge movie than an outright horror film. Released in 2005, Rejects had the Firefly Family on the run from the law and a particularly vengeful sheriff whose brother was murdered by them in the first film.
the devil’s rejects
Rob Zombie contributed to the 2007 exploitation film Grindhouse, by Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino by directing a faux trailer, called Werewolf Women of the S.S., starring his wife, exploitation veterans Udo Kier and Sybil Danning, and Nicolas Cage, who did his appearance for free as a favor.
Zombie next directed Halloween, a reimagining of the 1978 classic that was released August 31st, 2007.
halloween
If you are into Horror movies then all his movies should be on your must-have list!!!
Enjoy watching the trailers.
Peanut Butter Wolf dug extra deep into his crates for you this holiday season. His Badd Santa mix CD features old school hip hop, classic soul, techno, freestyle and even a tune from the Vince Guaraldi Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack. No matter what you’re celebrating, there’s a little something for everyone here…
For real, there’s a line in “My Christmas Bells” where dude is talking about Rudolph cutting records with his hooves that’s worth the price of admission on its own. No joke. So let Peanut Butter Wolf, Stone’s Throw Records put a little somethin’ on your holiday cheer!!
Track listing:
1. James Pants: This Christmas Girl
2. Hard Call Xmas: My Christmas Bells
3. The Free Design: Close Your Mouth It’s Christmas
4. Super Jay: Santa’s Rap Party
5. Georgia Anne Muldrow: Kwanzaa
6. Cocoa Tea: Christmas Is Coming
7. 69 Boyz and K-Nock with Quad City DJ’s: What You Want For Christmas
8. The Soul Saints Orchestra: Santa’s Got a Bag of Soul
9. Busy Boys: Funky Fresh Christmas
10. Bruce Haack: I Like Christmas
11. James Brown: Go Power At Christmas Time
12. Vince Guaraldi: Skating
13. Scoopy Rap: Scoopy
14. Baron Zen: My Lovely Christmas
one morning in late summer a girl meets a hunting fox. she follows the shy animal fascinated: she wants to explain the world with only him. really: tricky and with caution she wins his confidence. so a fabulous and astounding friendship startet. on his side she developes a mysterious and wild nature and joins an adventure which will change her life and her understanding for animals.
“der fuchs und das mädchen” is an unique cinema adventure; touching, fantastically and exciting told in overwhelming scenery and animal takes..
He created the premiere hymn of the legendary Technoparade in Paris 1998 and released a bunch of Maxis and Mini Albums on some of the most famous international Record Labels.
FREONs style is characterized by Originality and known for Deep Analogic Electro Ghettotech. He is switching successfully between Electro, Hip Hop and Techno but always following his unique Style.
In 2005 he launched his Label (i call it like this he would say it’s his “consortium of all his entities”…) called BBOYDELUXXXX..
Wanna hear what it’s all about???
Well… then don’t watch the screen like you are about to stick your head up your ass…
MAP mag is the latest online magazine based in Miami. It was created because music and art bring people together. Think of Map as a gathering place where you can all get together and follow up path to great music, art and fascinating people.
MAP is a refreshing publication with the perfect blend of art, music and unique design brought together in a cool, classy way with a flair for the artists.
As an exciting, new energy is emerging around in the arts, music and culture as Miami and South Florida continue to grow. Opportunities abound for enrichment, education and entertainment with great symphonies, dance, opera, art and every conceivable art form in between. MAP als showcases fascinating people with captivating life experiences.
Usually only lonely men buy the “anatomically correct” and life-large dolls of the US companyRealDoll. But now the large silicone toys become cinema celebrities…
In the new cinema comedy “Lars and The Real Girl” the life-genuine plastic dolls of the California company RealDoll play besides actor Ryan Gosling the main role.
Noted in the margin: Allegedly the film is amazing “prudish”, as the picture agency writes.
Story:
When Lars Lindstrom introduces his brother Gus and sister-in-law Karin to his new friend Bianca, who he met on the internet, their immediate response is shock and disbelief. Has Lars, the sweet, socially challenged introvert gone completely mad - they meet Bianca and see a doll, but Lars sees a friend.
Bianca isn’t a real woman at all but a Real Doll, how will they explain this to the residents of the sleepy Midwestern town they’ve grown up in and currently reside?
Karin and Gus consult the town’s family physician, Dr. Dagmar Berman, who advises them to go along with it. Lars is experiencing a delusion and in order to help him through this crisis, they and the townsfolk need to get onboard.
After some persuasion and appeal to their love and concern for Lars, Gus and Karin enlist their cooperation. Soon Bianca is attending church, modeling at the local dress shop, volunteering at the hospital and accompanying Lars to his first ever social events. Surprisingly to those around her, Bianca weaves her way into the hearts of everyone she meets, filling voids they didn’t know they had.
What follows is a transformative journey for Lars and the people around him.
Release Dates:
October 25th and
on 2008 January 17th in german theaters:
LARS AND THE REAL GIRL
Well, if you are not interested in watching this movie than maybe you’ll like to make your life a comedy and order yourself a life-large doll…
JB Classics continue to go from strength to strength with their newest collab, the Sneaker Pimps Version 2 shoe. You may remember the original for its stark black upper with its white Chain-Link fence graphic heel and crazy skittle fuelled sole. Also available is the matching New Era cap, featuring a dope silk lined print of the Australian map to compliment the shoes.
available on november 17th among others at sneakology
On September 1st Alife opened their LA store. The concept is once again ground-breaking and well translated into a retail concept.
The store is made like a walk-through shop window. All product are hanging behind glass on the wall, you can choose what you want and they will bring it.
They also brought back lots of great products that were sold out everywhere else. From the Puma x Alife First Round, old Alife t-shirts, Adidas x Alife collaboration, Reebok x Alife collaboration to a lot more - it’s all there.
We think it’s very refreshing what Alife did in LA once again…
Toygiants is a breathtaking book that takes an illustrated journey into the world of toys.
By Daniel and Geo Fuchs, this collection of photos not only captures the pure enjoyable essence of toys, but it also casts light on the idea of this tangible medium having the capacity to impact our perception of reality and fiction.
Seriously, this book is mega-heavy in a deep kinda way so don’t pass this up.
This 10 x 12.5-Inch book is the perfect size for your coffee table, and it’s 216 glossy, full color pages will keep you visually entertained for hours.
ALIFE presents the First Round, a classic high top from Puma’s archive, executed in premium nubuck with a tonal gloss print. Produced in White and in Black, both colors feature a custom woven label on the tongue, four different fluorescent patent leather stripes, custom footbeds and 10 pairs of laces - 5 thin and 5 thick.
On sale in limited quantities this Saturday, August 18th exclusively at the following 10 locations worldwide.
North America:
ALIFE NYC - New York
ALIFE LA - Los Angeles
ALIFE BC - Vancouver Europe:
Slammin Kicks - London
Patta - Amsterdam
Colette - Paris Asia:
Black Chamber - Singapore Australia:
Highs and Lows - Perth
Provider - Melbourne
MAKE SURE 2 GET A PAIR OR BETTER: GET BOTH - THEY ARE HIGHLY EROTIC AND VERY LIMITED. DAMN! TOO SEXY AGAIN…
As one habit dies hard, another takes hold.
Tank is launching a series of books designed to mimic cigarette packs – the same size, packaged in flip-top cartons with silver foil wrapping and sealed in cellophane. TankBooks pay homage to this monumentally successful piece of packaging design by employing it in the service of great literature. Cigarette packs are iconic objects, familiar, tried and tested, and over time TankBooks will become iconic objects in their own right. The launch titles are by authors of great stature – classic stories presented in classic packaging; objects desirable for both their literary merit and their unique design. TankBooks are for people on the move, lovers of literature and connoisseurs of design. Try one and you’ll be hooked.
Titles:
Joseph Conrad “Heart of Darkness”
Ernest Hemingway “The Undefeated†and “The Snows of Kilimanjaroâ€
Franz Kafka “The Metamorphosis†and “In the Penal Colonyâ€
Rudyard Kipling “The Man who would be Kingâ€, “The Phantom ’Rickshaw†and “Black Jackâ€
Robert Louis Stevenson “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”
Leo Tolstoi “The Death of Ivan Ilych†and “Father Sergiusâ€
If You Could Issue 2 is the result of an open call for entries in response to the established question, ‘If you could do anything tomorrow, what would it be?’. After an overwhelming response, 112 artists’ submissions are included in a full colour, perfect bound publication (160 pages).
