The Great Discontent Magazine, Issue 1

Philip Seymour Hoffman's inimitable talent, architecture in ice, bionic hands and more in our weekly look at the web

Now, two and a half years after Ryan and Tina Essmaker founded The Great Discontent, the couple is excited to turn the digital publication into a print magazine. To fund the first issue, a Kickstarter campaign is currently underway. Set to house 15 interviews with contemporary greats like designers James Victore and Joshua Davis across 240 full-color pages, the magazine will certainly be one not …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Philip Seymour Hoffman's inimitable talent, architecture in ice, bionic hands and more in our weekly look at the web

1. Farewell, Philip Seymour Hoffman The number of thoughtful tributes and articles about the tragic passing of Philip Seymour Hoffman is a veritable testament to the huge loss the public feels—let alone that of his colleagues, friends and family. Tom Junod of Esquire explains the character actor’s impact and the reason we all—as complete strangers—felt connected to him. One of Hoffman’s many talents was bringing …

An App for Unruly Radiators

Philip Seymour Hoffman's inimitable talent, architecture in ice, bionic hands and more in our weekly look at the web

If you have ever lived in an old apartment building (particularly in New York), winters can be brutal for a number of reasons that don’t involve the un-shoveled walk to your front door. Thin windows leak precious heat, cool drafts blow in from seemingly impossible places and your ancient hissing radiator overheats your room to sauna-like temperatures. A new product and app from NYC-based Radiator …