Best Made Co. Masanobu VG-10 Knife Series

Traditionally crafted Japanese blades and a comprehensive handbook

Best known for their brightly painted axes, NYC-based outdoor enthusiasts Best Made Co. deal in all things outdoor-oriented, so long as they’re of the highest quality and craftsmanship. The latest to hit the Best Made online market is the Masanobu VG-10 Knife Series, a set of three expertly made Japanese steel knives. Falling in line with a fine selection of Japanese-made products already available through …

Weiwei-isms

Intelligent ruminations from China's most notorious radical artist

In his fight for freedom of expression, Ai Weiwei’s words are his ammunition. And fortunately, the controversial Chinese artist wields intellectual commentary with the voracity of a machine gun. For those who share his sentiments about the synonymity of art and activism, the new book “Weiwei-isms” is like having a nuclear arsenal of critical thinking right in your back pocket. For Weiwei, “Everything is art. …

Damn Good Advice (For People With Talent!)

George Lois—the 80 year old former Esquire art director—has set out to school young creatives with his life experience. “Damn Good Advice (For People With Talent!)” is rife with personal anecdotes from a true icon of the Advertising Creative Revolution.