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SuperHeadz
Digital Harinezumi 2 Camera

shoots 8mm-style video + 110 film photos

2.0 UPDATE: now records sound in video mode!

Already a cult hit in Japan, the pocket-sized Digital Harinezumi emulates both a Super 8mm video recorder and old school 110 film camera! In movie mode, the Harinezumi takes up to two hours of lo-fi, muted goodness (see the sample video below). As a camera, the Harinezumi takes similarly styled lo-fi pictures with two resolution and ISO modes. Important: does not include SD Memory Card or CR2 Battery. Recommended.




Here's an example video





- now with sound recording
- digital camera / video recorder that shoots images with old school feel
- super portable and lightweight: palm-size and weighs 50g
- record up to 2 hours of video
- movie resolution: 640 x 480
- two camera resolution modes: 1600 x 1400, 320 x 240 pixels
- two camera ISO settings: 800 (for darker settings, 100 lighter settings)
- works with MicroSD (2 GB) / MicroSDHC card (4 GB), both NOT included
- takes CR2 Battery - NOT included
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Burlesque
Alphabet Print by Mike 2600

Perfect for fans of simple appealling design(that includes kids, nephews, girlfriends, you!) This one comes from Lab affiliate Mike 2600 and Burlesque, with a six color hand screened print on French paper. 24" x 36".



reviewed by C'mish

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Helvetica DVD

Calling all design nerdus, your Star Wars-Office Space-Blade-2001-ish is here. Helvetica is a documentary about "typography, graphic design, and global visual culture" by looking at "the proliferation of one typeface"... cue angelic-industrial noises... HELVETICA. Not only, do you get to learn about the history of this typeface, you learn how it changed how typography is viewed, and the designers it influenced (finally, you get to see on film, wizard nerdi such as Wim Crouwel, Neville Brody, Alfred Hoffmann, Lars Muller, and many others!). This doc doesn't take itself too seriously, so buy with confidence. 80 minutes with an extra 95 minutes of bonus interviews. English and German subtitles.
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Staple Design
Colorfan Shirt

Nice Pantone related tee for all the design heads out there. Fun fact: "Jay-Z Blue" isn't just a line, it was added to the guide in 2007.

Fit: Standard
Fabric: 100% Cotton
reviewed by Hires

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all shirts / staple / 75% off clearance

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Morning Breath
Alphabet Print - Signed

- 18" x 24"
- 3 color silkscreen
- 110 lb. classic crest natural white, acid free
- signed and numbered edition of 125
reviewed by the mgmnt

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prints + posters

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Staple Design
F-Stop Shirt

Nice colorful aperture design from Staple. Reminds me of the work sheets we had to do in photo class back in high school.

Fit: Standard
Fabric: 100% Cotton
reviewed by Hires

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all shirts / staple / 75% off clearance

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Urbanears
Plattan Headphones - Black

sleek Scandinavian-designed headphones

Urbanears' Plattan headphones are classic style headphones that can be folded as small as your fist for ultimate portability. The handmade 40mm drivers provide great sound reproduction, and one earcap features a "zound plug," which allows your friend to plug their headphones into yours so you can both enjoy the same sounds. The cord is wrapped in fabric to help prevent tangles, and features a microphone and remote that's compatible with many portable devices, including iPhone, Blackberry, HTC and Nokia. Great for anyone who's looking for a stylish pair of day-to-day headphones.
reviewed by Hires

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Field Notes
Ruled Paper Memo Book (3 Pack)

old school pocket-sized notebooks

These could be straight out of a Wes Anderson flick. The perfect pocket notebook for jotting down ideas, memories, plots etc.

- 3 pack
- 48 pages of ruled paper
- 3.5" x 5.5"
- staple bound
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Urbanears
Plattan Headphones - Grey

sleek Scandinavian-designed headphones

Urbanears' Plattan headphones are classic style headphones that can be folded as small as your fist for ultimate portability. The handmade 40mm drivers provide great sound reproduction, and one earcap features a "zound plug," which allows your friend to plug their headphones into yours so you can both enjoy the same sounds. The cord is wrapped in fabric to help prevent tangles, and features a microphone and remote that's compatible with many portable devices, including iPhone, Blackberry, HTC and Nokia. Great for anyone who's looking for a stylish pair of day-to-day headphones.
reviewed by Hires

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Josef Muller-Brockmann
The Graphic Artist and His Problems Book

If chapter titles like "Sans Serif as the expression of our age" interest you, this book is for you (Zoltan!). No, for real, this is another phenomenal Josef Muller Brockmann book. Penned and compiled by Brockmann himself, it is a cross between his History of Visual Communication book and the monograph Pioneer of Swiss Graphic design. He organizes his work and notable works of others into categories, and then writes short design theories (ie Uniformity in Advertising), based on the groupings. He'll break for indepth analysis on certain categories including the very informative chapter entitled "Science and Visual Communication." The last chapter is an actual lesson from the master himself entitled "A Training System for the Graphic Designer." This book does double duty also as a classic Swiss visual look book with hundreds of images, layouts, logo examples, and more, all placed in Brockmann's impeccable grid design. 200 pages, 1 chapter in color. Recommended.
reviewed by mgmnt

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Urbanears
Plattan Headphones - Dark Grey

sleek Scandinavian-designed headphones

Urbanears' Plattan headphones are classic style headphones that can be folded as small as your fist for ultimate portability. The handmade 40mm drivers provide great sound reproduction, and one earcap features a "zound plug," which allows your friend to plug their headphones into yours so you can both enjoy the same sounds. The cord is wrapped in fabric to help prevent tangles, and features a microphone and remote that's compatible with many portable devices, including iPhone, Blackberry, HTC and Nokia. Great for anyone who's looking for a stylish pair of day-to-day headphones.
reviewed by Hires

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Mike Mills
Fireworks (Nieves) Zine

Mike Mills is huge in our world, but when we're gray-haired, him and all his crew will be Julian Schnabel huge. Better reason to pick up this Nieves zine of his fireworks drawings, a series which coincided with his use of anti-depressant drugs. 16 pages, full color with glossy cover.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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art + design books / all mags / zines / and more

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WIWP
Now Showing (Movie Posters Re-Designed) Book

modern interpretations of vintage movie posters

Pocket-sized book from Madrid's Blur Editions documenting the Now Showing poster show from the Summer of 2008 in London. 40+ Creatives were given the task of creating their own interpretation of a cult, classic or obscure film poster from the past, whether it be a literal or abstract solution. Designers / artists include: Cody Hudson, Siggi Eggertsson, Michael Gillette, Mr. Ian Wright, Pure Evil, Hellovon, Build, Non Format, Corey Holms, Grandpeople, Marian Bantjes, Tomer Hanuka, Nathan Fox, James Joyce and many more. Films covered include Blow Up, Faster Pussycat, Super Vixens, Metropolis, The Birds, Planet Of The Apes, The Lost Boys, Rear Window, 2001, Alphaville, Midnight Cowboy, and many more. Softcover, 64 pages, 12 x 16cm. Recommended.
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Field Notes
Plain Paper Memo Book (3 Pack)

old school pocket-sized notebooks

These could be straight out of a Wes Anderson flick. The perfect pocket notebook for jotting down ideas, memories, plots etc.

- 3 pack
- 48 pages of plain paper
- 3.5" x 5.5"
- staple bound
reviewed by the mgmnt

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various objects

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Idiom
Continuum 2.5L Jacket

Idiom's 2.5L is a light weather jacket, great as a rain jacket or windbreaker. As always, this one features super quality construction and materials. The outside kinda looks like graph paper too. Quoth John from customer service: "Maybe later you could draw some parabolas on it."

Fit: Standard
Fabric: Shell - 100% Recycled Polyester, Lining - 100% Polyurethane
reviewed by Hires

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all tops + jackets / idiom / page 02 / cold weather gear / and more

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Solitary Arts
Button Pack by Geoff McFetridge

Vibrant button pack designed by Geoff McFetridge. Collect them all, or save for special gifts. Color schemes may vary. Click detail pic to see them all.
reviewed by Cmish

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Otl Aicher Book

This is the kind of book that gets the "recommended" in the front of the review. German designer Otl Aicher ranks up there with Brockmanns, the Hoffmans, and the Rands in the hierarchy of modern design. His branding of the 1972 Munich Olympics stands as one of the best major design jobs in the history of mankind (I'm serious). It also resulted in the easily the best iconography the world has ever seen (you've seen some variation of his sports icons somewhere). This chunky monograph includes those aforementioned works and reveals a rarely-seen, comprehensive retrospective of his work. This is the kind of stuff that has a powerful humbling effect (you are a design peon!), and makes you want to work even harder. Hardcover, 240 pages. Again, highly recommended.
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The Films Of Charles & Ray Eames Vol.1 DVD

You might remember seeing Powers of Ten in elementary school. It was one of the few educational videos (minus the sex-ed ones), that captured your interest. Rewatch these videos now, and I'll guarantee that you'll be blown away. The legendary design couple of Charles and Ray Eames applied their design genius to the film medium with great success... give these films a new viewing and you'll thank us. This volume includes their most famous film Powers of Ten (about magnitudes), and 901 which documents their famed design space. 46 minutes. Recommended.
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Willi Kunz
Typrography: Macro + Micro Book

This won numerous book design awards and even grabbed the honor as one of the "most beautiful Swiss books of 1998." Of course the content is just as crucial, as the master designer Kunz breaks down micro-aesthetic quality of letters, numbers, and punctuation; and the macro-aesthetics of typography and design elements working as a whole. Kunz provides examples from his own impressive body of work including the famous architectural posters he designed for Columbia. Visually, this book serves as a supreme piece of modern swiss design. 171 pages.
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HVW8
Brent Rollins: Fly Girls #2 Print

- limited edition of 25
- 16" X 20"
- multi-color screen print
- printed on heavy matte paper
- signed and numbered by the artist
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Mark Boyce
Sizes May Vary: A Workbook For Graphic Design Book & CD

Shortcuts are essential for today's designer. Equally essential are tangible, real life representations to direct designers in the virtual world of illustrator screens. This new designer tool offers the ultimate in this real world-virtual connection. Firstly, it's a sketch book featuring commonly designed templates such as CD covers and envelopes, as well as graph paper and blank pages. It also has a section of standard paper sizes for both US and international markets. To make the connection to the digital world, the book includes a CDR of all the templates featured in the book. Come up with a design, then transfer it more precisely to your computer.

- thumbnail illustrations for composition and visual layouts: stationary and mail, audio / video discs, browsers / banners / pop-ups.
- plain, graph, and signature sheets for sketching and developing ideas
- illustrated references for standard formats and systems
- poster of international standard paper sizes
- disc containing all illustrations
- 8.25"W x 11.5"H x 1"D
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Fourstar
Becker Beanie - Grey

Your ears will thank you for copping the Becker beanie. The wool blend keeps your head warm but the real attraction here is the fleece liner on the inside that not only helps your ears stay warm, but also keeps your forehead from getting all itchy.

Fabric: 50% Wool/50% Acrylic
reviewed by Hires

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hats / fourstar / cold weather gear

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Solitary Arts
Big Red Skateboard by Geoff McFetridge

Custom vintage-style skateboard designed by Geoff McFetridge. This thing is designed for cruising (or collecting) and features all 70s inspired parts: almond shaped deck, footprint griptape, big ole wheels, original Tracker Dart trucks, etc. Hidden bonus feature: the risers have a have a switch to shoot out a red light. Comes completely set up. Limited to 100 pieces, with only 50 available for retail.

deck measures: 27 3/4" x 7 3/4" (at the widest point)
Tracker Dart trucks
Drifters wheels (58mm, 87A)

reviewed by the mgmnt

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Fourstar
Becker Beanie - Black

Your ears will thank you for copping the Becker beanie. The wool blend keeps your head warm but the real attraction here is the fleece liner on the inside that not only helps your ears stay warm, but also keeps your forehead from getting all itchy.

Fabric: 50% Wool/50% Acrylic
reviewed by Hires

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hats / fourstar / cold weather gear

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Fresh Jive
Tonal Multi-Case - Grey

Nice multi-functional case from Freshjive. Great for your phone, iPod, digital camera, or anything small that you carry around. Comes with a carabiner to clip onto your bag, a loop in the back if you'd like to attach it to your belt,and features several zipper pockets.
reviewed by Hires

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fresh jive / bags

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Fresh Jive
Tonal Multi-Case - Olive

Nice multi-functional case from Freshjive. Great for your phone, iPod, digital camera, or anything small that you carry around. Comes with a carabiner to clip onto your bag, a loop in the back if you'd like to attach it to your belt,and features several zipper pockets.
reviewed by Hires

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Lacie
Sound2 USB Speakers (130906)

hi-fi USB speakers

The LaCie Sound2 Speakers are a collaboration between LaCie and Cabasse, one of the most respected hi-fi sound-system companies in the world since 1950. With their sophisticated and advanced acoustic engineering, the Sound2 Speakers represent a step up from previous generations of USB speakers, and most importantly, demonstrate that high-quality sound doesn't have to come at a high price. With a Class D Digital Amplifier, magnetic shielding, a bass reflex system, and a 30W total peak system output, the Sound2 Speakers provide amazing sound quality. Cabasse’s own Wide Band Driver comes with the speakers, helping them to provide some of the best performance, at a great value. The Sound2 Speakers' built-in USB cable ensures that you'll never lose it, and when you aren’t using your speakers, you won’t be left with a tangle of wires. In addition, the dual power mode allows you to use the speakers with a USB cable or with the included power supply for optimal quality. Recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Paul Gorman
Reasons To Be Cheerful: The life and work of Barney Bubbles Book

genius graphic design, editor's pick

You're at Blockbuster (that place that rents DVDs). You can't find anything, so you rent one of those classic films that everyone sweats. After viewing this film, it blows your mind and subsequently opens up new alleyways in your brain. It is your steez. Ditto this. You can instantly add Colin Fulcher aka Barney Bubbles (1942-1983) to the my personal top ten list of favorite designers of all-time. Although I may have unknowingly admired some record cover work, this book collects it into one mammoth home run of juicy cheeseburgers, amateur porn, exquisite wines, and high grade drugs. Yes, it's a revelation. A sufferer of bipolar disorder, Bubbles was a radical designer who brought so much creativity to the design field (but with a foot firm in strong design and type). His mark is all over the fringe (and sometimes mainstream) music scene including iconic work for Hawkwind, Stiff Records, Elvis Costello, Ian Drury, Devo, Depeche Mode, and many others. This monograph collects his musical work, drafts, sketches, art work, and rarities; plus lots of words about this remarkable talent. Hardcover, 224 pages, 9" x 11". Highly recommended.
reviewed by the mgmnt

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Geoff McFetridge
Loneliness Print

- 2004
- 16 x 20 inches
- hand printed silkscreen and pencil on soft white acid free archival paper
- edition of 200
- numbered and signed by the artist
- printed on the occasion of the exhibit Beautiful Losers: Contemporary Art and Street Culture
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Max Bill
Max Bill Typography Book

At one of my advertising jobs, I'd walk by this design shop daily. And everyday this book would be staring me down in the window. I wanted it so bad, but the $100+ price tag kept me away. Now that it is finally in my possession, I know it is well worth it. Max Bill is one of the most important graphic designers in the history of modern design, but the strange thing is that most people don't know this (maybe if the book was cheaper). Bill came to be known for his sculpture, painting and prints he did later in his career; but as this book shows, his graphic design work was his real stamp in life. With firm roots in the Swiss Bauhaus movement, Bill exceeded in all forms of design. Book design, logos, advertising, installations, his dynamism helped to define the modern designer. As you flip through the hundreds of examples, you will marvel at: the mesh between his architectural and painterly qualities, the fiery advertising design, and the mastery of the grid. Half of the book features visual examples with accompanying text, while the other half is strictly examples. 309 pages with writing by Bosshard, Fleischmann and Bignens. This book is massive. Heavy stock and cover with dust jacket.
reviewed by mgmnt

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David Barringer
There's Nothing Funny About Design Book

unconventional writings on design

"...no one has ever written about graphic design in quite this way. The title sounds more like a short story, and at times I found myself reading it as though it were a fictional exploration of a designer's consciousness. When I did, its energy, relentlessness, emotion, and abundance of detail made sense, as did its literary style. Barringer writes entertainingly and has a gift for intricate metaphor...Designers who enjoy ambitious writing will find plenty to admire..."
- From Rick Poynor's I.D. Magazine review of "American Mutt Barks in the Yard"

By winning the 2008 Winterhouse Award for Design Writing, David Barringer firmly established himself as the freshest and most interesting writer on the subject. His articles, which have appeared in publications from Print to Emigre, are notable for his strong personal point of view, literary style, and even humor, not always attributes associated with writing about design. In this collection of essays, Barringer's first, he wonders why drug names have so many X's in them, ponders the rise of gory DVD covers, and ruminates on his father's business card collection, pythons, and the human skull; proving again and again that design is everywhere you look for it (but may not have seen), without the powerful magnifying lens of this talented and exciting observer and writer.

6 x 9 inches, Paperback, 256 pages; 160 b/w illustrations
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Emilio Gil
Pioneers of Spanish Graphic Design Book

spanish design circa 1939-75

Spain: a country that calls so many famed artists - Picasso, Dali, Goya, Miro, to name only four - its own. Yet, the reputation of its graphic designers has never been fully recognized by the international design community. Pioneers of Spanish Graphic Design establishes, once and for all, the legacy of 15 groundbreaking Spanish graphic designers working between 1939-1975. While that historical era was one of economic and political isolation in Spain these designers elevated the daily grind of commercial graphic design work to the level of true inspiration, altering the visual culture of post-war Spain. Showcasing the work of Josep Artigas, Alexandre Circi Pellicer, Amand Domenech, Elias & Santamarina, Jordi Fornas, Fermin Garbayo, Daniel Gil, Richard Giralt Mircale, Ernest Moradell, Antoni Morillas, Joan Pedragosa, Josep Pla-Narbona, Manolo Prieto, Julian Santamarina, Tomas Vellve, every chapter in Pioneers is adorned with the work of these designers â€" posters, book covers, album sleeves, logotypes and packaging â€" as well as commissioned appreciations of their work penned by contemporary Spanish designers and writers. Compiled by Emilio Gil, who contacted the designers, their families and sorted through mountains of archives, Pioneers fills in a historical gap that speaks volumes about how these designers influenced Spanish, and international, visual cultures. Hardcover, 8" x 10", 344 pages.
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Sanford Kwinter
Rem Koolhaas: Conversations With Students Book

Rem Koolhaas: Conversations With Students Book

Rem Koolhaas, the master modern architect with the name to match, gets revealed in the always fascinating Conversations With series from Princeton Architectural Press. This book includes a verbatim lecture and a Q&A seminar from January 1991, plus an essay about Koolhaus by Sanford Kwinter. Softcover, 8" x 5.5". 95 pages.

reviewed by the mgmnt

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