Ferrari 250 Breaks UK Sales Record

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

For vintage sports car fans, the 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa is something of a holy grail—especially one in mint condition. Which is why some might not be surprised that one of the famed Italian sports cars fetched an alleged $40 million at an auction in the UK this week, setting a new sales record for the most expensive car sold in the country. Though …

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 …