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From a classic Carine Roitfeld collection to an iconic Kate Moss photography book, there's never enough room for our favorite coffee table books. We've decided to sift through our fashion books and pick out some of the staple copies you need for your collection. Click through to see all of the must-have fashion books. More»
The cold weather has a tendency to make you want to curl up on your couch and never leave. But before you get too attached to that couch, we suggest a great book to keep you company. Venture out to these six, unique, downtown bookstores with diverse selections and personalized service, and you’ll be sure to find a title that piques your interest—whatever that may be. More»
From a telling Grace Coddington memoir to an iconic Kate Moss photography book, there's no denying that 2012 was an exceptional year for fashion books. But because we are talking fashion here, it's no surprise that we're already one step ahead in anticipating what books 2013 will have to offer. Naomi Campbell will give Moss a run for her money when her limited collector's edition photography book is released in March, and we'll get an inside peak into the secretive world of the late Cristóbal Balenciaga with author Mary Blume's release next month. Click through to see all of the other must-have fashion coffee table books hitting shelves this year. More»
From swimsuits to sunglasses to sepia-toned camera settings, summer style has taken a major hint from seasons past. To complete your look, we've compiled a list of used book stores in NYC to check out before you depart for your summer travels - whether you're in for a Hampton Jitney ride, a foray through Central Park, or an afternoon at Rockaway beach. So give your iPad and Kindle a rest, bookmark some of these spots, and start reading - retro style! More»
As a staple on Rivington Street, fitness buff, health guru, or author were never among the images conjured up at the mention of Luc Carl's name...until now. As the author of a new diet and fitness book, The Drunk Diet, How I Lost 40 Pounds...Wasted, Carl is setting a new trend (and offering much relief) for people who want to lose weight without giving up alcohol. More»
In recent years, you're more likely to see the backs of your fellow commuters iPads and Kindles than the cover of the book they're reading. One blogger is seeking to preserve the subculture of underground book reading, by documenting her journey on her blog, Underground New York Public Library. More»
You spend all year dreaming of laying around and soaking in sunlight with a book in hand. If you’re looking for something to occupy your eyes on your next sunbathing excursion, here are a few new books to consider. More»
Marc Jacobs' colonization of the Village continues. But might he save the ailing publishing industry as he compromises (as some accuse!) the soul of a once-literary neighborhood? Jeremiah weighs in, saying he's seen the future of bookstores, its name is Bookmarc and it isn't pretty. More»
[Photos by MATTHEW RASPANTI for PMc]
On Thursday evening, Hyperion Books proudly presented us with Joshua Lyon's Pill Head Book Opening at beautiful Corner Bookstore. This compelling, brutally honest book investigates the growing epidemic of prescription painkiller abuse among today's Generation Rx. More»
My friend, and NYC nightlife fixture, Matt Oliver had the book of the moment, Pillage, hand delivered to me yesterday. After spending an epic NYC night over looking the lights of the lower east side on the roof of the Hotel on Rivington, I came home to it. And what a bedfellow it became. Steve Lewis beat me to the interview with author Brantly Martin, the Houston native who quickly became a fixture of the NYC Nightlife scene back in 2000 (he had his start at Lotus). The book "describes some days and some nights in the life of the model/promoter/owner club set in decidedly non-PG rated terms; there’s more sex and drugs than Woodstock." (Steve Lewis) More»
[GQ Publisher Pete Hunsinger, Nordstorm's David Whitman and main author Tom Julian, pondering the crisis of men's style. Photos by DAVID X PRUTTING for PMc]
Yesterday at The Modern, GQ celebrated the launch of their new book- The Nordstorm Guide to Men's Style- to help give the men in our lives some style pointers, from the best of the best. Written by Tom Julian, the book is said to be the 'the definitive handbook for dressing well' and has a forward by Pete Nordstorm. Available in your local bookstores in June! More»
Interview With Creative Time's Anne Pasternak Who Is Changing The Way We View Our Public Art
We sat down with Anne Pasternak for a few questions about Creative Time's past and future, as well as the importance of having an awareness about public art in the city.
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