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Mr Bingo is an illustrator who revels in the rebellious and the rude, gaily throwing caution to the wind like a gently skipping human embodiment of irreverence. The designer's no-holds-barred absurdity has seen him illustrate for any body or brand -...
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Bunny Yeager, despite the somewhat passive name, was a formidable force of the 20th Century, redefining the relationships between art and pornography, photographer and model, and women and pin-ups. Starting her love affair with the camera as a...
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This looks like one to cross off the holiday wish list. Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby is universally regarded as one of the worst places on earth. Lawlessness to shame the Wild West is in full force; gangs of criminals, known in the local...
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Have you ever wondered what a convicted murderer orders for their last meal? No, neither have we, but actually there is something grimly fascinating about a new collection of photographs of exactly that subject matter. Today's Special, by...
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On the Top 10 list of don't-try-this-at-home jobs, riding the Wall of Death must be pushing for Christmas number one. The seemingly gravity-defying motorbike show, which sees performers whizz around the inside of a giant wooden barrel at completely...
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We're Electric is a limited edition cloth-bound publication, specially commissioned to celebrate the launch of the Ampera - Vauxhall's new electric vehicle. The collection of essays, observations, illustrations and poems - curated by The Idler's...
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Teaching your kids about the beautiful game is most dad's dream - especially now that Euro 2012 is just about to kick off. Interestingly we've just spotted an excellent introduction to Swedish and world-wide football greats, in the latest...
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Whilst studying photojournalism in LA, a young Ron Galella took photographs of celebrities arriving at film premieres - selling them to the National Enquirer and Fotoplay. Seems it became a bit of an obsession, Galella went on to become the most...
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Its author Philipp Meuser calls it The Illicit Guidebook, and its pages give a unique insight into one of the most fascinating cities you may never visit. We all know of the dark undertones to the elaborate communist architecture that swamps the...
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American artist Mark Jenkins' hard-hitting sculptural street art is finally the subject of a monograph, in the form of German publisher Gestalten's 160-page The Urban Theater. Haunting and disquieting, Jenkins' tape sculptures seek to provoke their...
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We've seen plenty of these books and exhibitions before but, as Boy George puts it, "for once it has been put together by someone on the scene". As a fully paid up member of the burgeoning club scene that transformed London's nightlife and launched...
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Describing themselves as ‘your local soulmates’, Nectar & Pulse is an exciting young company from Austria – producing personal cityguides that reflect the urban zeitgeist as found by owners Carina Schichl and Tanja Sieder. The product is based...
City Notes
Trailborn continues its rapid expansion in the world of outdoor hospitality with the opening of Trailborn Grand Canyon, a welcome new addition to Williams, Arizona. Set along the legendary Route 66, this fully reimagined hotel brings a fresh,...
City Notes
A historic home reborn as a contemporary guesthouse, Bradford House brings a touch of European charm to the heart of Oklahoma City. Set along the legendary Route 66, the 1912-built property has been meticulously restored, seamlessly merging original...
The Edit
Whether it was Warhol and Basquiat, Dalí and Disney, or KFC and Crocs, when cultural stars align and the synergy of creativity shines, there is little more intoxicating than the paths of two visionaries crossed. In the early 1980s, a fashion force...
Stuff Crush
A sun-soaked reverie or a neon-lit fever dream? The answer lies somewhere in between the high-rise pastels and sunburnt shoulders of Benidorm. In his new publication for Hoxton Mini Press, photographer Rob Ball takes readers on a journey through...
Dispatches
In the quiet moments between helping hands and heartfelt responsibilities, caregivers often forget one very important person: themselves. Whether you're caring for a loved one, working in a professional role, or juggling both, self-care can feel...
Dispatches
It was not really long ago when choosing an engagement ring was often considered a one-dimensional experience, right from mass-produced cookie-cutter designs, mined stones, and the exorbitant pricing. But with lab diamonds in the picture now, the...
Dispatches
There’s a quiet kind of magic in the Nordic fjords. An ethereal beauty that lingers in the mind long after the journey ends. This isn't the cruise of polished decks and endless buffets; it's a voyage into the heart of nature's grandeur, where...
Dispatches
At a time when sneakers are acceptable at the office and hoodies appear at high-end galas, you'd think the classic suit would be heading for extinction. Instead, it’s making a quiet but meaningful comeback—not as a dress code requirement, but as...