The first volume was published back in May, and now Carhartt releases its second Brand Book. The new issue features an in-depth look into the Fall/Winter collection, the current advertising campaign, collaborations, detailed information about the Heritage Collection, interviews, the latest news from the Carhartt BMX and skate teams, and more. Available only at Carhartt stores and select retailers.

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A few weeks back, we reported on Ryan McGinley’s new exhibit, Moonmilk. For those who are unable to make it to London’s Alison Jacques Gallery, there is the book of the same name. Slated to release on September 10th through Mörel Books, you can already pre-order your copy here.

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Artists Mac and Retna have created artworks together several times. Usually Retna uses his distinctive bold calligraphic brushwork for the background, while Mac places his uniquely stylized faces and figures in the forefront. Now, Upper Playground and Gingko Press have published a book documenting their artistic collaborations. You can purchase it online through Gingko Press here.

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Photographer/graffit artist, Ruedione spent six years from 2002 until 2008 taking photographs of fellow graffiti writers at night. His new book, Backflashes: Graffiti Tales aims at visualizing the feeling writers get when venturing out into the night to carry out their art. The book also features quotes from several other artists from around the world to show that this feeling is lived and celebrated by an international community. To read more about the book and Ruedione, check out an interview I Love Graffiti did with him recently.

Check out some of the photographs from the book after the jump.

Pro-skater, artist, and company owner, Ed Templeton has been taking photographs of skaters and skateboard culture for over fifteen years as part of his “Wires Crossed” series. His new book, Coming to Grips offers a look at these images. You can get it now through Colette.

pic and info: Colette

“So whether you’re learning the ropes, considering going pro, or just want to tap your inner DJ, this book is for you.” – is how The Scratch DJ Academy Guide describes itself, and aims to be the mini-encyclopedia of the Scratch DJ Academy founded by Jam Master Jay.

The book, however, doesn’t stop at just showing you how to handle a crossfader. It goes into detail and offers much helpful information from start to finish on mastering the art of DJ-ing. From Brooklyn to Ibiza, well-known DJs acquaint the reader how they got started, and what they went through to get where they are today. They also give helpful tips, such as what steps are involved from booking to gigs, and share their thoughts on music, scratching, mixtapes, their techniques. And if you don’t know what beat juggling is, they even go into details about that too.

To mention just a few names who contributed to the book: Grand Wizard Theodore, A-Trak, Richie Hawtin, DJ Yoda, Q-Bert, Nick Warren, Matt Black, DJ Craze.

To find out more, and to purchase, click here.

Documenting their 40+ year history, Vans will be releasing their first book, Vans: Off the Wall, Stories of Sole from Vans Originals.

“The book weaves together the multi-generational story of the community and culture of all that has influenced and has been influenced by Vans: boards, bikes, art, music, and street culture, and the iconic shoes that have united them together. “

The book releases June 1st. For more information, head over to vans.com/vansbook.

pic and info: Juxtapoz

Carhartt have just launched their Brand Book series. From now on, the book will be released each season, and will offer a look at the latest collection, collaborations, projects, new Carhartt stores, artists, etc… The first volume features the Spring/Summer collection, advertising campaign and its creator Marc Chiarello. Also, French artist Kool Func’88 – one of the artists the brand works with – talks about his work. You can find the book now exclusively at Carhartt stores.

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Giacomo Brunelli is an Italian photographer. She recently released her book, The Animals, which shows those everyday animals that are in close contact with us including cats, dogs, horses, etc… However, the photographs are at times quite disturbing, and often the animals almost take on human-like qualities.

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Gingko Press recently published a new book, entitled Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York. It aims at capturing those store fronts that call to mind memories of the Old New York that many so long for in 2009. The book’s creators, James and Karla Murray traveled all throughout New York from Manhattan’s Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery and Katz’s Delicatessen to the Jackson Heights Florist in Queens, Court Street Pastry in Brooklyn, D. D’Auria and Sons Pork Store in the Bronx and the De Luca General Store on Staten Island.

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