The Art & Sole Cortez iD Project

Four artists custom design a book cover in celebration of collaborative sneaker culture

From designer Anton Repponen‘s completely transparent silicon trainers concept to Cole Haan’s LunarGrand hybrid wingtip kicks, the myriad of visions for Nike running shoes seems infinite, particularly when put in the hands of a few crafty artists. Highlighting the beauty of special edition sneaker culture is “Art & Sole”, a book written in 2008 by design studio Intercity, now in a new mini edition. To …

Sleepwalkers Box

Artifacts collected from Doug Aitken's cinematic installation

Following his lauded MoMA installation “Sleepwalkers” (2007), Doug Aitken has just released a limited edition box set of materials related to the project in collaboration with Princeton Architectural Press and DFA Records. The original piece turned MoMA’s multiple courtyard facades into an interactive multiplex, simultaneously screening eight vignettes that each starred a different character. For fans of Aitken, the 1,000 numbered box sets—which cover the …

The Better Bacon Book

Maximize the meat experience with this DIY guide

To true pork connoisseurs, store-bought bacon is an affront to the culinary arts. Ramp up your cured meat game by embracing the tastiest of DIY projects: homemade bacon. “The Better Bacon Book” marks the latest iPad-exclusive how-to publication in Open Air Publishing‘s digital instructional series. This edition takes you through adventures in everyone’s favorite breakfast meat, covering everything from setup and curing to slicing and …