Keep On Running

From Bob Marley to U2, the artwork and the man that made Island Records a seminal label

Of equal appeal to music nerds and esthetes alike, the U.S. release of “Keep On Running: The Story of Island Records” is a collection of album art and photographs telling the story of founder Chris Blackwell’s enormous role in introducing Jamaican reggae and other fringe music to the world. Taking it back to the very beginning, the book starts with the legendary mogul explaining how …

Ali Barber

London photographer Richard Nicholson documents the East End's freshest haircuts

With an estimated 300 languages spoken in London’s East End, the area’s bevy of subcultures each make their mark on England’s bustling capital in different ways. While some East Asian residents create outrageously original styles by mixing traditional culture with modern London fashion, the finishing touch of a distinct haircut unites those in the know, who head to Ali’s Barber Shop. Inspired by the flashy …

Ink

Short tattoo stories illustrated by Swiss creative lab Happypets

At a moment when tattoos are so common that even full sleeves rarely trigger a second look from passersby, a new large-format ‘zine called “Ink” captures the current shift in permanent art appreciation. The output of publishers KesselsKramer in collaboration with Swiss designers, HappyPets, the limited-edition book shares insight through fictional short stories on why people choose to permanently mark their body. Often unusual or …