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Distinguished online retailer Mr. Porter is known to not only have an amazing mix of product for men, but they also deliver some exceptional editorial content so the fact that they’ve released their first book is pretty exciting news. The Mr. Porter Paperback: The Manual for a Stylish Life: Volume One is filled with highly tailored content for the modern man. MR PORTER’s EIC Jeremy Langmead swarmed the pages with looks at some of favorite style icons, some profiling of well-known men, and even dropped some advice on varying topics ranging from fashion to the best way to dance at a wedding.

The book itself is crafted as well as the content blessing the pages within it as the cover was made using traditional letterpress printing methods and comes with a silk ribbon bookmark. International customers can purchase the book now through Mr. Porter.

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Leica has releases the 8th Edition of their Pocket Book publication which serves as a catalog of Leica Cameras and Lenses. The latest installment highlights the new S2 Medium Format System as well as new releases since the 7th edition and even sheds light on other compact cameras that were produced by other manufacturers on behalf of Leica. We’re sure this will prove valuable for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Pharrell Williams is releasing a book and here’s an early look at the cover. Pharrell: Places And Spaces I’ve Been looks to give us a first-hand account of what’s inspired throughout the artist’s journey through life. It also features contributions by Jay-Z, Ambra Medda, Nigo and Takashi Murakami. The book’s due for an October 16th release and can be pre-ordered now through Rizzoli.

Gear Patrol turns us to a new book from the NYT, one that sheds light on the amazing travel destinations available to us in the United States as well as Canada. “Filled with photography and gorgeous illustrations, The New York Times, 36 Hours: 150 Weekends in the USA & Canada ($25) brings together a host of their famous travel series in one complete package, without a single ludicrously overpriced expedition in site. Take it with you for a cross-country sojourn or leave it at home as inspiration for your next excuse to break out the weekender. After all, Columbus didn’t have Trip Advisor, so we’re pretty sure you can survive without it too.” Well said, friends.

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WWD’s reporting that Louis Vuitton is releasing Louis Vuitton: Architecture & Interior, a new book that showcases the foundations and structures of its worldwide stores. The book will really dig deep with discussions on window displays and the label’s bag bars to much more in this 304-page book that will feature roughly 300 illustrations including some unpublished architect’s sketches and interviews with Peter Marino, Christian de Portzamparc and Jun Aoki.

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Bespoke: The Men’s Style of Savile Row, was released by Rizzoli last week and it’s basically a fully illustrated history of bespoke tailoring, starting right where it all began — London’s Savile Row. The street’s renowned for fine custom tailoring which has been worn by the likes of Winston Churchill, Russell Crowe, David Beckham and countless other prominent figures.

Bespoke charts Savile Row’s contribution to fashion and culture chronologically and features twenty-six profiles of today’s master tailors from historic firms such as Gieves & Hawkes and Henry Poole to more recent ones like Nutters and Ozwald Boateng, who was the first Savile Row tailor to stage a catwalk show in Paris.

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From Gary Shove and Patrick Potter comes 42 x 12: The Cult of Fixed. The fixed gear bicycle is a simple machine and drones of riders have discovered the joy of the “fixie”. The 42 x 12 in the title refers to a gear ratio, but this book doesn’t discuss equipment. Instead, it attempts to, “Get under the skin of riders risking life and limb in pursuit of their passion.”

Some of the features within 42 x 12 include The Tweed Run, messenger and alley cat racing, indoor and keirin racing, It’s definitely a recommended read but if you’re still not convinced, check out a few shots from the book after the jump. (more…)

Team Sky rider Michael Barry and Rouleur photographer Camille J. McMillan have teamed up to drop Le Métier, where the fascinating and intimate portrait of the life of a domestique, Barry’s prose is perfectly paired with McMillan’s insightful photography. Published by Rouleur, the book will be released at the end of April.

As well as the hardback version, a limited edition (200) will be available. Check the silk screen-printing of the covers for these limited editions after the jump. (more…)

Fashion and interiors photographer Todd Selby has book coming out and it’s definitely worth grab. The Selby is in your place was conceived when he began taking portraits of dynamic and creative people—authors, musicians, artists, and designers—in their home environments and posting them on his web site. That lead to him picking out an eclectic group of subjects including Simon Doonan and Jonathan Adler, Faris Rotter, Andre Walker, and Olivier Zahm. All were captured in their private spaces, which happen to stretch from New York to London to Tokyo and few other high-level travel destinations. Amazon writes:

Each profile is accompanied by Selby’s watercolor portraits of the subjects and objects from their homes, and illustrated questionnaires, which Selby asks each sitter to fill out. This book consists of over thirty profiles, many of which have never-before-seen, selected exclusively for the book. The result is a collection of unique spaces bursting with energy and personality that together create a colorful hodgepodge of inspirational interiors.

The book is available for pre-order now through Amazon.

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Architect Stephan Jaklitsch has been behind some amazing properties, including a handful of Marc Jacobs locations. His book is titled “Habits, Patterns, Algorithms,” and it shows off the various projects Stephan Jaklitsch has completed between 1998 and 2008. Each project is presented with a description by the architect, as well as photos, layouts, and sketches.

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