Helmut Newton Polaroids Book

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The iconic pictures taken by legendary photographer Helmut Newton have been immortalized in a countless number of vintage and photography books, giving the impression that all of Newton’s work has already been printed. A new title put together by the late photographer’s widow, however, features a collection of rare, never-before-seen Polaroid test shots from some of his greatest shoots including ones from TASCHEN titles SUMO, A Gun for Hire and Work. Priced at $59.99 USD, the 224-page book is now available for purchase through select retailers worldwide.

The Official Major League Baseball Opus

Might be a dying past time but many still love it and those over 50 know damn near all the stats about it.

If you really love baseball — and we mean really — then perhaps you'd enjoy owning The Official Major League Baseball Opus ($300-$3,000). Available in 75 pound Marquee and 26 pound Classic editions, these amazing books offer up 1,000+ images and over 110,000 words or 400+ images and over 60,000 words, respectively, two-meter wide gatefolds showcasing classic baseball trading cards, and pictures of every World Series program ever. It's perfect reading material for passing the time between runs over the course of the sport's marathon-like 162 game season.

Icons of Men's Style

Let's see what this has to offer.

Going by its title alone, you might think that Icons of Men's Style ($18) is a look at some of the most distinctive, stylish men in recent memory. You would be incorrect. Instead, this 192-page book makes the clothes and accessories the stars, by offering the provenance, history, design story, and influence of items like the polo, aviator sunglasses, cargo pants, and Panama hat, each getting the treatment deserving of a true icon.

The Book Of Bastards by Brian Thornton

I appreciate all views of American history, it was interesting and at times informative.

Any country that's lasted a hundred years or more has no doubt seen a few scandals, and the US of A is no exception. The Book of Bastards($10) chronicles 101 of the most egregious scandals — and the people behind them — from America's first 234 years, including long-forgotten indiscretions by men such as Presidents Grover Cleveland and Warren G. Harding, traitors like General Wilkinson, and possible turncoats like Daniel Ellsberg. This would have made Coach Hall's American History class infinitely more interesting.


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Lacoste Book by Assouline

Since the birth of the iconic alligator – the world’s first clothing logo and the symbol of its French tennis-great namesake – in 1933, Lacoste has been nearly synonymous with sport. When champion René Lacoste put his fa­vored tennis uniform (a white piqué polo shirt) into production for the mass market, it revolutionized the standard stiff and starchy athletic attire, usher­ing in an era of sport styles that were as comfortable and functional as they were chic.
It is an aesthetic that continues to guide the brand today, with its expansion into casualwear, footwear, and accessories.
In an ingenious marriage of adjective and image, this book presents a full range of words and concepts synonymous with the storied brand: Heritage. Well-being. Cotton. Quality. Air. Lightness. Joie de vivre. Iconic. It is an encyclopedia of casually elegant style.
Those principles can already be seen in the design of the book, which comes in a series of colorways, each only featuring the iconic alligator logo on the cover. Look out for a release from Assouline later this month.

The Runner's Rule Book

I have to say I peeked in this and their are some things the average person might not know. Get on it people you know if you gained a few and want to move them this is a good start...but don't just read the book!

If you're anything like us, chances are you have at least a couple extra holiday pounds you need to shed, and running is one of the most effective ways to do so. The Runner's Rule Book ($13) can help you along your way, with more than 100 rules that will help you pick the right shoes and apparel, keep up with the latest running lingo, and achieve your running goals while keeping sore ankles, knees, and muscles to a minimum.


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The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History

Entering its 21st season on Fox, The Simpsons isn't just a cartoon about a dysfunctional family — it's the longest-running prime time series in American television history. The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History ($18) tells the show's surprising tale from its humble beginnings on The Tracy Ullman Show through modern times, complete with interviews of many of the show's principles, including creator Matt Groening, various writers, animators, and more.

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GOAT: Champ's Edition

No debate Muhammad Ali was the greatest to ever grace any stage, talking shit and backing it up all the way.

If you're a big Muhammad Ali fan — and we mean BIG — then you'll no doubt be itching to get your hands on a copy of GOAT: Champ's Edition ($15,000). Limited to just 1,000 individually numbered copies, GOAT (Greatest of All Time) is the definitive Ali collection, with images of more than 3,000 photos, art, and memorabilia from over 150 photographers and artists, original essays, a collection of the best interviews and writing on the Champ from the last 50 years, all totaling 600,000 words, eight-color printing, 792 pages at 20" by 20", with two 80" by 20" gatefold sequences, a white silk cover with pink lettering, four included silver gelatin prints signed by photographer Howard L. Bingham and Ali himself, and much more.

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