The Photobook: A History Volume III

An obituary for the Great Barrier Reef, vintage Nike ads, life as a professional line-sitter and more in our weekly look at the web

By Martin Parr and Gerry Badger, Phaidon’s highly anticipated third (and final) edition in the Photobook series promises to be as aesthetically stunning as it is fascinating. The tome not only focuses on the relatively recent trend of photographers directing “the documentary approach towards more personal ends,” but also how this has affected viewers’ perceptions, relatability and even globalization. The authors highlight Pieter Hugo, whose …

Wieden + Kennedy’s First Advertisement

An obituary for the Great Barrier Reef, vintage Nike ads, life as a professional line-sitter and more in our weekly look at the web

The relationship between Portland-based advertising darlings Wieden + Kennedy and crosstown sports giant Nike is the stuff of legend, having led to some of the most iconic campaigns ever. This look at the agency’s recently unearthed first advertisement displays the promise and creativity of the then-young firm, highlighting their ability to captivate an audience from the first seconds of a spot. The ad also happened …

Birds of Plight

An obituary for the Great Barrier Reef, vintage Nike ads, life as a professional line-sitter and more in our weekly look at the web

London-based street artist ATM is painting rare and endangered British birds across the capital city in order to raise environmental awareness. Inspired by the work of 19th-century illustrators like John James Audubon and John Gould, ATM paints with great and scientific detail, but chooses a bright monochrome background as a way to attract attention not only to the unfamiliar birds, but also to their plight.