Mad Men: The Illustrated World ($12), is an engaging book that celebrates the life and times of the mad men of advertising that existed on Madison Ave in the early 60's. By turn, this book is kitsch, funny, wry and sophisticated. A full color volume that doubles as both a stand alone salute and a ... More →
Okay you can be forgiven for thinking that maps are not the most exciting of subjects to have a book about, but you will think differently when you actually see this. Strange Maps ($24) is a positively intriguing collection of over 100 maps that are totally out o the ordinary and also manage to ... More →
Creepiosity ($10) is not only hysterical, it is also pretty darned disturbing, but that's only because it is true. David Bickel, the comedy writer, brings us a brilliant collection of 100 of the most unsettling things we encounter in life including old women with really long hair, grown men in a Boy ... More →
5 Very Good Reasons To Punch A Dolphin In The Mouth ($12), is another one of those wild and wacky books with an evocative title that begs you to discover what is hidden beneath the covers. This is, in fact, a collation of the brilliant scenes that Matthew Inman created for theoatmeal.com. Think ... More →
Okay, listen up, if you have the chance to be bigger, faster, thinner or stronger, which section will you read first? There are question thrown up, and answered, that you won't find anywhere else. For example, can you really reach your genetic potential within 6 months?, can you sleep for only 2 ... More →
Anyone looking for that one comprehensive guide that will help them to both source and ultimately enjoy sustainable meat then Good Meat ($29) is it. Right across America we are seeing a massive surge in interest in organic food and locavore movements, and more and more of us are seeing terms such as ... More →
As the introduction states "Green: A Field guide To Marijuana ($30) is a for a new generation of sophisticated pot smoker as well as the curious." But it is also for those who love hyper-detailed photography of plant life. The photos are so beautiful, you'll actually think you can smell the flowers. ... More →
The Selby Is In Your Place ($24) was first conceived when Todd Selby, the interiors and fashion photographer started to take portraits of creative and dynamic people. Musicians, authors, designers and artists were all captured by Selby's masterful lens in their home environments before being posted ... More →
If you are one of those who has drizzled the ridiculously addictive spicy chili sauce over you noodles, French fries and breakfast eggs then it is time to move your Sriracha obsession onto a whole new level. Chef and food writer Randy Clemens presents, The Sriracha Cookbook ($11), which includes 50 ... More →
You never saw Dennis Hopper without his cameras during the 1960s. He had them on film sets, location shoots, at parties, in bars, galleries and diners, when he was walking in political demonstrations and even when he was driving down the freeway. He captured movie stars, pop idols, artists, ... More →
What is great about this book is that from the outset is shuts the obscure, the limited and the ridiculously expensive. 101 Whiskies To Try Before You Die ($15) is a book pulled together by the whiskey expert Ian Buxton that is totally achievable, which is probably a first amongst this kind of book. ... More →
Oh Alice B. Toklas, you could have learned so much from Stoner's Delight ($12), a cannabis cookbook bursting with mouth watering marijuana munchies. Whether you fancy Space Muffins for breakfast, Cannabis cupcakes for lunch or Hash Brownies for dinner, there has never been an easier way to fill your ... More →
