Leica M-Monochrom

Photographer Jacob Aue Sobol captures an emotional trip through Russia in black and white

by Warren Rubin For the release of the newest Leica M-System camera, the black-and-white only M-Monochrom, Magnum photographer Jacob Aue Sobol journeyed across the Trans-Siberian Railway, stopping in Moscow, Ulan Bataar and Beijing with the camera and a 50 mm APO-Summicron-M lens. The Leica M-Monochrom is the first 35mm-format commercial digital camera built exclusively for black-and-white photography. With a design based on the M9 and …

Limited Edition South African Vellies

Ray Bradbury's library love, Umami Burger's sauce shop, Venus in transit and more in our weekly look at the web

Namibia’s Schier Shoes has collaborated with Opening Ceremony to bring a limited run of their handmade vellies stateside. The classic desert boot design has received an extra twist of style for the collaboration, offering patchwork, springbok fur (antelope) and neon accents.

Umami Shop

Ray Bradbury's library love, Umami Burger's sauce shop, Venus in transit and more in our weekly look at the web

Those who love the rich flavors of LA’s notoriously delicious burger joint can now attempt to recreate the taste at home. Umami Burger’s founder Adam Fleischman recently set up shop online, peddling his secret sauce along with rubs, sprays and more for Umami fanatics’ cooking pleasure.