The Ivy League

Thanks in part to movies, conspiracy theorists and secret societies such as Skull and Bones, the Ivy League has become a fascination for many in America. The group of eight universities is known for producing presidents, cabinet officers, spies, Supreme Court justices and powerful CEOs.

Now you can get an inside look with Assouline’s latest book, The Ivy League. The Ivy league explores every aspect of the prestigious universities, including the character of each school, renowned graduates, dominant political stances, athletic rivalries, architecture and popular fashion.

If you’ve ever wanted to know what life is like at one of the world’s top campuses, The Ivy League is a good start.

$50-$100, Books & Magazines

By Jason Bacchetta on January 21st, 2012

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3DD Deluxe: Bigger and Better

Remember 3DD: A 3-D Celebration of Breasts? Of course you do.

It’s back and it’s, well… bigger and better, using new technology to produce 3-D images that are even more vivid and precise. The first edition featured NYC models exclusively, but this time you’ll get a look at women of all shapes, sizes, ages and colors; women from New Zealand, Australia, London, LA and NYC.

Not that we really need to persuade you to look at breasts… not if you’re anything like us anyway.

Books & Magazines, Under $25

By Jason Bacchetta on December 30th, 2011

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The Impossible Collection of Cars

It’s only natural that a book about the 100 most exceptional cars of the 20th century should in itself be as high end and stylish as the vehicles featured in it. You can’t drive it on the highway but you can sure admire its sleek lines.Printed on cotton paper, the same stuff they print archival documents and even money on because it lasts forever, and presented in a black rubber box with a cutout metal plate, this gorgeous volume features not only the most notable car designs all the way from a 1909 Blitzen Benz to a 1997 Porsche 993, but also cars made famous by the people who drove them, like Elvis and Picasso.

Text is by Pulitzer Prize-winner Dan Neil, autmotive columnist for the Wall Street Journal. The guy knows cars, and clearly knows how to put together a jaw-droppingly awesome book about them.

$500-$1,000, Books & Magazines

By Doug Sinclair on November 3rd, 2011

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Steve Jobs | Official Biography

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Apple has been at the forefront of technological innovation over the last decade. And much of the credit for that success goes to Steve Jobs, chairman (and until recently, CEO) of Apple. In just 13 years, he was able to bring Apple from near bankruptcy to one of the most profitable companies in the world.

And come November 21st, you’ll be able to get your hands on the official biography of Steve Jobs. The book is based on more than 40 interviews with Jobs, as well as interviews with more than a hundred family members, friends, adversaries, competitors, and colleagues.

The author, Walter Isaacson is well known for his biographies of Benjamin Franklin and Albert Einstein. In other words, if you’re a follower of Steve Jobs, expect this book to be epic.

Books & Magazines, Under $25

By Jason Bacchetta on August 29th, 2011

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I Draw Cars Sketchbook & Reference Guide

What man—wait, rephrase: What real man doesn’t love cars?

You’re right, there aren’t any. The “I Draw Cars Sketchbook and Reference Guide”, yet another genius creation conceived by students Matt Marrocco and Adam Hubers, is a sketchbook/reference book hybrid that combines modern, de facto automotive info and one sophisticated-looking and -feeling, moleskin portfolio.

Boasts info (e.g. common packages, specs, and body proportions) about many auto brands.
Contains reputable reference material from top-shelf automotive design schools.
Lists upcoming car shows and events from around the world.
Has user-friendly ‘templates’ for scrap-pasting, sketching, and even doodling.

We can’t guarantee that you’ll become the next top designer for Daimler or the house of Pininfarina with the Sketchbook, but at the very least, you can fantasize about the prospect!

$25-$50, Books & Magazines

By Michael Bock on August 23rd, 2011

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The Sriracha Cookbook

For a while it was salsa. Then cilantro. Then chipotle. You know what the next new ingredient that has to go into absolutely everything is? Sriracha, also known as rooster sauce! And soon you’ll be happily squirting it onto your ballpark hotdog. Harder to pronounce than ketchup, not nearly as yellow as mustard, sriracha is a mix of chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt. And until now, it was something you’d put on sushi rolls, pho, and almost nothing else.

But the Sriracha Cookbook aims to change all that. It contains 50 unique recipes that use Sriracha as a primary ingredient. Think about sriracha-glazed chicken wings, sesame-sriracha crusted ahi tuna, and of course, the “ultimate” sriracha burger. 47 more like that, and you’ll be eating sriracha at every meal. Your anatomy will be half sriracha. And you’ll be loving it.

Books & Magazines, Under $25

By Doug Sinclair on August 20th, 2011

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Primal Cuts: Cooking with America’s Best Butchers

There was an art of cutting meat that almost died for good, until it was recently revived by butchers from all over the country who wanted a perfect cut of lamb or chicken for their favorite recipes.

In her new book, Primal Cuts, Marissa Gugianna travels the U.S. and talks with 50 famous butchers about everything from their favorite dishes to their tips and tricks for the budding novice. The book is full of 100 recipes, complete with photos, illustrations and detailed instructions on the best practices for home butchering.

Techniques come from everyone from top-rated chefs to down-home farmers – you can learn something from everyone, regardless of their fame or how many restaurants they own. Just be careful with that cleaver – no one likes a butcher missing three fingers.

Books & Magazines, Under $25

By Harry Marks on July 25th, 2011

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Outlaws Inc.

Take note first that “Outlaws Inc.” is not a book of career advice. If you’re sick of working in a cubicle and considering a change, international smuggling is not a step up. You’ll figure that out in the first couple of pages.

Instead, smuggling is dirty, dangerous, terrifying, morally questionable, and has lousy benefits. And yet it plays an indispensable role in the global political and economic balance. Much more than you probably realized.

Journalist Matt Potter, who is apparently insane, joined up with a gang of former Russian military men who, faced with unemployment after the collapse of the Soviet Union, bought a plane and started what they call a “shipping business”. They work for everybody from the Taliban to the U.S. Government, and ship absolutely everything from weapons to humanitarian aid. They get shot at, make shady deals, risk death and permanent incarceration at every turn, and generally live the unenviable life of actual real-world outlaws.

It’s fascinating and riveting stuff and might actually make you wonder if you’re better off in that cubicle, blissfully ignorant of how the darker corners of the globalized world work.

Books & Magazines, Under $25

By Doug Sinclair on July 25th, 2011

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Lifehacker: The Guide to Working Smarter, Faster, and Better

It’s possibly one of the most popular sites on the planet and for two good reasons: there’s a ton of information for making every day tasks easier and it’s run by Gawker.

The third edition of Lifehacker: the Guide to Working Smarter, Faster, and Better is full of geeky tips, tricks and how-tos to get your life organized and on-track. Such topics covered are “Future-Proof Your E-mail Address”, “Set Up a Ubiquitous Note-Taking Inbox Across Devices” and “Speed Up Windows with a Thumb Drive”.

You might already know how to do many things discussed in the book, but there are sure to be other tips that will result in a facepalm when you realize how such simple solutions were right under your nose.

Lifehacker is available in both print and ePub formats.

Books & Magazines, Under $25

By Harry Marks on July 11th, 2011

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$19 BUY

Top 12: Magazines for Men

True, the digital age is well upon us and there’s no doubt that print publications are feeling the trend of decreasing sales. Still, magazine subscriptions have been surprisingly resilient when compared to other forms of traditional media, and there’s now an influx of magazines that are popping up online in the form of digital downloads.

But which magazines deserve a place, both on our coffee tables and in our iPads? We dive into some of the most popular magazines on the market to bring you, what we believe to be the top 12 magazines for men.

1. Playboy

Circulation

1,628,567

Sample Headlines

25 Sexiest Celebrities
2009 Party Schools: See Who Is #1
The Conflict Between Faith And reason
Richard Branson Interview On Money & Madness
The 55 Most Important People In Sex

Target Audience

Professional men who not only enjoy admiring unclad women, but also demand in-depth articles, interviews and stories.

Description

An adult-oriented men’s magazine that features racy photos of often fully nude women, occasionally getting real celebrities to pose in the spreads. The magazine also features interviews as well as journalism and fiction.

Our Take

Love it or hate it, Playboy is one of the most recognized brands around the world. The images are iconic, albeit overly photo shopped, which is typical for a men’s magazine in order for them to create that “Dream Girl” effect with the models. Over the years they have had everyone from Marilyn Monroe (never actually posed, but she was put on the cover) to Drew Barrymore to Marge Simpson grace their glossy

Books & Magazines, Lists

By Andrew Kalinchuk on June 15th, 2011

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