Surf Odyssey

The long-awaited and lovingly told story of Andrew, George and their time together as WHAM! Wham! were the band that never underestimated the power of pop, nor the healing powers it possessed. In 1981, what started out as a boyhood friendship, catapulted two suburban adolescents to worldwide pop domination, becoming icons of their era. While […]

Before the sexual revolution ushered in the age of the totally liberated libido, rites of courtship included the formal act of osculation perhaps better known as kissing. In this hilariously out-dated guide, originally published in 1936, Hugh Morris expounds on this wonderful ritual. It s all about why people kiss, preparing for a kiss, the […]

This is the first comprehensive and up-to-date biography of Vladimir Putin – the man whose decision to go to war in Ukraine has opened a new period in European history (Steven Lee Myers’ The New Tsar stops in 2014). To grasp what may lie in store in the months and years ahead, it’s necessary to […]

In 1965, a young research scientist named Margot Sharpe meets Elihu Hoopes, the subject of her study, a handsome amnesiac who cannot remember anything beyond the last seventy seconds. Over the course of thirty years

The design, history, and cultural impact of turntables and vinyl technology: the twin powerhouses of the ‘vinyl revival’ phenomenon. Interest in turntables and records is enjoying a renaissance as analog natives and new converts find their enduring style and extraordinary sound inimitable. Revolution, a follow-up to Phaidon’s beloved Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design, […]

This charming and adorable collection of the best cinematic dogs is sure to delight dog lovers and movie-goers alike. The Citizen Canine pack includes sixty of the bravest, cutest and furriest pooches ever to grace the silver screen. From top-billed hounds like Lassie and Benji to comedic scene-stealers like Asta from Bringing Up Baby and […]

Mungo och James borde inte vara vänner. I ett hypermaskulint och våldsamt Glasgow där protestanter och katoliker håller sig på varsin kant är de två tonåringarnas känslor för varandra helt otillåtna, och drömmen om att fly krockar ständigt med skräcken för att bli upptäckt. När Mungos mamma skickar honom på en fisketur med två tvivelaktiga […]

One of today s most trendy luxury brands behind cult fragrances and home goods celebrates over 15 years of hit collaborations and innovative projects. Founded in 2006 in Stockholm by Ben Gorham a former basketball player turned self-taught perfumer Byredo is one of today s most popular global brands known for its fragrances, makeup, home […]