Hardback Offerings for Eager Readers

A round-up for readers of every ilk from our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide

The Repurposed Library Give old tomes new life with The Repurposed Library, a guide to DIY book projects that helps you convert worn hardbacks into functional works of art. The tinkerer in your life will love the selection of projects, which range from wall art to kitchen utensil storage. Scanwiches Scanwiches is a coffee table book born from the eponymous website that documents cross-sections of …

Rocked

Life lessons from legendary photographer Mick Rock on the eve of his New York exhibition

Mick Rock is probably not the first name that pops to mind if you’re thinking about seeking some career advice. Dubbed the world over as “the man who shot the Seventies,” Rock is known as much for his own rock star reputation—he claims his biggest achievement is that he’s still standing—as he is for the photographs he took of countless lead singers and wayward musicians …

Art Basel: Photography

A photographer picks five standouts in his own medium from the fairs in Miami

Amidst the staggering amount of work we see at the fairs in Miami, one of the major highlights for me, as a CH contributor and a photographer myself, is to see something that catches my eye in a new way. Whether it’s discovering unknown talents, seeing fresh concepts from old favorites or catching sneak previews for upcoming shows, Art Basel never disappoints. Here’s a list …