Although largely ignored, the southern hemisphere has become somewhat of an unknown playground for Burton team riders for the past 10 years. A new photo book documenting their exploits has been produced as photographers Dean “Blotto” Gray, Jeff Curtes and Adam Moran followed some marquee Burton riders such as Terje Haakonsen, Hannah Teter, Nicolas Muller, and Shaun White. Some of the locations include New Zealand and Chile. Ordering the book and more information can be found here.
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Previously transcending the lines of haute couture and casual fashion, designer Jeremy Scott stepped out of his element and got behind the camera to shoot a spread for the latest issue of Paper Mag. His subject was none other then in and out of rehab starlet Lindsay Lohan. However no dirt to report according to Jeremy Scott.
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Japanese photographer Yasumasa “Yone” Yonehara teamed up with condom brand sagamai original 0.02 in a campaign to promote safe sex and sagamai original’s 0.02 mm thick prophylactics. The characteristic semi-erotic styles of Yone are put to use over several posters seen here. Yone’s previous accolades include work with Upper Playground and the founder of Egg Magazine.
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On the heels of photographer Boogie’s Best Photography Book of 2006 as judged by Photo District News comes another 120 page book of photography from the transported Belgrade resident. This self-titled book Boogie captures the same essence and raw emotion which has made Boogie such a popular figure. Paris’ Colette will be exhibiting some of Boogie’s latest works under the artistic direction of Giorgio de Mitri (Sartoria) starting January 7th until January 25th. The book is currently available for purchase of $200 USD through powerHouse Books.
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Vice Magazine has maintained a cut throat no holds barred approach to their publications. Their often uncensored look at the world through the images they feature offers an authentic real world approach to elements you simply shouldn’t ever ignore. Their Vice Photo Book is what you’d call a perfect conversation piece, placed on your coffee table and including some of the best alternative photography around. Leafing through 336 pages and 13 years of history, you’ll find stunning photography from Terry Richardson, Ryan McGinley, Richard Kern, Dash Snow, Enrique Metinides, Jerry Hsu, Patrick O’Dell and many others. Available now at select book stores.
Award winning photographer Jody Morris has relaunched his new website. Find fifteen years of photography documenting various facets of life from skateboarding, music and lifestyle. Jody Morris has had the privilege of capturing skaters, actors and some of the most invigorating locations in the world. The website can be viewed here.
Photographer Michael Franzini’s 30,000 mile trek across America documented what’s it like for your average teenager in this hyper-connected and media driven society. In his book 100 Young Americans, one hundred teenagers were pulled from each state to offer their personal accounts from a plethora of social situations and locations.
The generation examined is one that is bombarded with media information everyday (see here) with their private lives in the public realm more then ever. However, regardless of their backgrounds and upbringings, each share one common similarity in not always able to find their identity and independence. The book is available online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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