Practically every item in a mans modern wardrobe has a predecessor which was a definitive item, a first of its kind. These were generally designed for a special use and all subsequent versions were based on this original. Icons Of Men’s Style ($20) examines this phenomena item by item and look at the most prominent, and famous, of these garments as well as their history and provenance. This is a fascination look at the stories of our favorite designs, the company/brand who started it all in the first place and how that item shaped the way that men dress today.
The Merciless Book of Metal Lists ($10) is an illustrated, irreverent compendium of all the most funny, random challenging facts about the last four decades of heavy metal. Everything you could ever want to know is right here, as well as many things you didn’t realise you wanted to know until you read the book. […]