magazine junkie

Man About Town - The new issue is out!

I received an announcement the other day that the Spring/Summer 2010 issue is finally out and with a brand new look! And let me tell you, from the preview I received, it's a goody!

The new issue, aptly titled Pardon My French, is a Paris-themed edition that was designed and produced by Atelier Franck Durand, a Paris-based creative consultancy firm with high-end clients like Balmain, Hermes, Céline, Louis Vuitton and Chanel, to name a few. They're known for a very clean and sophisticated look, and it's certainly a great fit for Man About Town.

With contributions from Hedi Slimane, Willy Vanderperre and Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin, this 256-page issue is filled with more of the beautiful photography and clean and modern design you're used to.

This issue is on sale now, so look for it at your favorite newsstand.  I'm picking up my copy this weekend so I promise to post more pics as soon as I get it. Until then, enjoy this sneak preview and cool video.

You can also look at pictures of the previous issue here.

Cool, Frozen treats!

You know I love books just as much as I love magazines, especially beautiful cook books. And this book is no exception. ICE POPS is filled with recipes for yummy frozen treats like summer peach, pink lemonade, root beer cream, and chai tea to name a few.

But what makes this book even more special is that it was designed and art directed by my very good friend, fellow art director and blogger Ali Zeigler. Ali and I used to work together at Yoga Journal and she is now an Art Director for Weldon Owen. You may also know her from her fun and inspiring blog Designalicious.

Ali's excellent art directing chops and whimsical design aesthetic, and her collaboration with super-talented photographer Lauren Burke created a perfect recipe for a book that is fun, fresh, colorful, and inspiring. Really, a must-have if you love cooking and design. 

Pick up this book online or at your nearest Williams Sonoma store.

I'm back!

Hi Friends - sorry for the lack of posts lately. The past few weeks have been super busy and I just haven't had the time to spare. But I'm back and I have lots of new stuff to share. Including this very creative use of magazines. To see more click here

Thanks for sticking around. More fun stuff coming your way soon.