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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...
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From the early '70s, until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the USSR experienced somewhat of a unique, bizarre, and decidedly beguiling period in architecture. Taking advantage of the nation's crumbling control, architects pushed the...
Dispatches
With works spanning the design of buildings, landscapes, installations, exhibitions and objects, the projects of Asif Khan MBE explore sites of complex narratives, community empowerment and questions of identity. Collaborating with Canada Water and...
City Notes
Inspired by the golden age of nightlife, Calgary's Sweet Loretta Bar nods to the throbbing energy of 1970s discos and vintage sound studios, the late-night venue situated in the city's design and arts district and offering an inclusive space for...
City Notes
Located within Newson’s Yard — a recently conceived design hub on the Pimlico Road in London’s Belgravia — Wildflowers is a new neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and deli with a focus on seasonal, high-quality ingredients cooked over...
City Notes
Chef Santiago Lastra's latest venture sees London-based A-nrd Studio create a metaphorical home-away-from-home, where the locally inspired fare and affable atmosphere of family-owned Mexican restaurants unite with a contemporary twist informed by...
Dispatches
You said yes, and now it's time to celebrate. But how best to honour this extra-special occasion? With an awesome party of course. Your friends and family will just want to pass on their love and best wishes, so the details are up to you – and...
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Whenever you are looking to book a holiday, you’ll end up considering lots of different destinations across the globe before settling on one. The ideal holiday spot will cater to every traveller in your group, whilst being affordable too....
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In recent years, the demand for car trailers in the USA has seen a significant increase, driven by both personal and business needs. Whether you need to transport a vehicle for a cross-country move, bring your car to a race, or simply need a trailer...
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Picture a master chess player. You won't be catching them moving pieces randomly, hoping for the best outcome. They will have a plan and usually think five steps ahead. Some people think success is about big ideas, and others say the devil is in the...