An inspiring collection of poems, meditations, and lyrics by one of the world’s most revered musical legends.
Bob Marley’s music defined a movement and forever changed a nation. Known worldwide for their message of peace and unity, Marley’s songs—from “One Love” to “Redemption Song” to “Three Little Birds”—have touched millions of lives. This collection is the best of Bob Marley presented in three parts: “The Man,” giving an in-depth look into the life of Bob Marley; “The Music,” comprising his most memorable lyrics as well as links to many of his songs in iTunes; and “The Revolution,” containing his meditations on social equality and the Rastafari movement. Enriched with iconic photographs, Listen to Bob Marley provides insight into a reggae legend, the inspirational man behind the music.
This ebook features an introduction by daughter Cedella Marley and an illustrated biography of Cedella including rare photographs from her personal collection. Available here.
Escape Hotel Stories takes readers on a journey to some of the world’s most stunning hotels, often located in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, while advocating the importance of preserving the environment. Each hotel or resort in this volume possesses a unique relationship with its surroundings, offering an escape into natural paradises spanning the globe: A ranch in the heart of Wyoming’s wild plains, eco-lodges on Easter Island or in Alaska, a mountain ryokan in Japan, luxury tents in the Australian desert. Mattéoli accompanies each travel narrative with references to inspirational writers and artists, many of whom were environmental proponents ahead of their time.
A Chilean native born to a Scottish mother, Francisca Mattéoli spent her childhood in Latin America. After living in Brazil, she now resides in Paris and writes travel stories published by National Geographic France, Condé Nast Traveler, Air France magazine, and on her blog at www.franciscamatteoli.com/blog.
Steve Stoute is promoting his book: Tanning of America, which speaks on hip hop’s influence on mainstream culture and is the ethos Translation LLC advertising agency. Steve is giving away an autographed copy of the book at noon today @stevestoute. Spread the word, and try to win one yourself as the autographs are signed by Eminem, Nas, Diddy, and Jay Z. His twitter account is already buzzing so check it out!
This limited-edition volume, showcases the 100 most exceptional cars of the twentieth century. Each luxury vehicle featured from a 1909 Blitzen Benz to a 1997 Porsche 993 Turbo S was chosen for its revolutionary design, magnificent lines, and head-turning capabilities. This Impossible Collection is presented on cotton paper in a beautiful black rubber presentation box with a cutout metal plate. Available here.
In the first-ever photography book published by a private space explorer, Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté’s photographs capture the colors and textures only visible from 220 miles above the Earth’s surface from the International Space Station. This exclusive, hand-bound, artist’s limited edition features a topographically embossed cover and is presented in a linen clamshell case. Proceeds from the book benefit Laliberté’s One Drop foundation, which aims to eliminate poverty by providing access to clean water.
Laliberté dedicated his personal spaceflight to raising awareness about water issues facing humankind, making his the first, in his own words, “poetic social mission” in space. Proceeds from book sales will go to Laliberté’s One Drop foundation, a nonprofit organization created to fight poverty worldwide by ensuring that everyone around the planet has access to water, now and in the future. Available here.
Common sat with Shira Lazar to talk about his new book, “One Day It Will All Make Sense.” He also discussed his views on homosexuality growing up, how it’s up to us to change the state of “political warfare” and what he’s most proud of from Hip Hop.
One of the foremost fashion and magazine cover photographers of the past two decades, American photographer Mark Abrahams has straddled the gap between fashion and celebrity portraiture with guileless simplicity and exacting care. A self-taught photographer, Abrahams portrays his subjects with an introspective depth and candor. His subjects run the gamut of the A-list: Julianne Moore, George Clooney, James Franco, Dakota Fanning, Sean Diddy Combs, Ashley Olsen, Dennis Hopper, Lindsay Lohan, Larry Clark, Michelle Obama, Ed Ruscha, Philip Roth, Roberto Bolle, Evander Holyfield, Kate Winslet, Justin Timberlake, Tom Hanks, Rachel Weisz and countless others. This volume which features a text by James Frey, provides a dazzling parade of the glitterati under Abrahams’ lens, devoid of affectation or artifice. Abrahams is donating his portion of the proceeds from this book to benefit Hope For Haiti Now.
Revealed in Marvel Comics’ Ultimate Fallout Issue 4, the new Spider-Man in the Ultimate universe is a half-Black, half-Latino teen named Miles Morales. He takes over the role held by Peter Parker, who was killed in Ultimate Spider-Man Issue 160 in June.
In his first appearance, he simply breaks up a fight. But readers will learn the true origin of Morales and how he became the new Spider-Man when Ultimate Spider-Man relaunches in September with a new No. 1 issue. “The theme is the same: With great power comes great responsibility,” says writer Brian Michael Bendis. “He’s going to learn that. Then he has to figure out what that means.”
If you don’t know the name, we’re sure you’ve seen his agency’s work across your television, nearest city billboard or online advertising. When Fortune 500 companies need to reenergize or reinvent a lagging brand, they call Steve Stoute. In addition to marrying cultural icons with blue-chip marketers (Beyoncé for Tommy Hilfiger’s True Star fragrance, and Justin Timberlake for “lovin’ it” at McDonald’s), Stoute has helped identify and activate a new generation of consumers. He traces how the “tanning” phenomenon raised a generation of black, Hispanic, white, and Asian consumers who have the same “mental complexion” based on shared experiences and values. This consumer is a mindset-not a race or age-that responds to shared values and experiences, rather than the increasingly irrelevant demographic boxes that have been used to a fault by corporate America. And Stoute believes there is a language gap that must be bridged in order to engage the most powerful market force in the history of commerce.
The Tanning of America provides that very translation guide. Drawing from his company’s case studies, as well as from extensive interviews with leading figures of multiple fields, Stoute presents an insider’s view of how the transcendent power of popular culture is helping reinvigorate and revitalize the American dream. He shows how he bridges the worlds of pop culture, brand consulting, and marketing in his turnkey campaigns offers keen insight into other successful campaigns-including the election of Barack Obama-to illustrate the power of the tan generation, and how to connect with it while staying true to your core brand. Available September 8th, 2011.
For 125 years, Coca-Cola has connected with more people in more places than any other product the world has ever known. First sipped at an Atlanta soda fountain as a hot weather pick-me-up, Coca-Cola has triumphed by engaging people, one by one. The company’s long-time leader Robert Woodruff sought always to have it “within arm’s length of desire.” He succeeded so well that Coca-Cola has become a part of our landscape, part of our rituals, part of our lives. This illustrated book celebrates the world’s most iconic beverage with the brand’s photographs, advertisements, and designs as well as memories from film, social history, and pop culture. Decade by decade, Coca-Cola represents the zeitgeist with nostalgia and flair. Pre-order here.
