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The host of WTF Podcast, stand up comedian Marc Maron, says all you need to know: 'without Paul Major I would know nothing about all the great records people know nothing about.' That, my friends, is Mr Major in a nutshell. Savant of the oddest...
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In a stark contrast to modern society — where our obsessions lie with selfies, filters and instant gratification — Mike Mandel’s recently-released publication, People in Cars, revels in the unaffected sincerity of people he captured on film in...
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Whether you're putting together plans for the perfect date night, brunch, weekend, or quenching your cultural thirst, Hoxton Mini Press’s new and 'opinionated' guide, has your every whim and desire covered when it comes to the place they know...
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London-based fine art and commercial photographer, Spencer Murphy, explores the subculture of the capital’s dirt bikers in a new Hoxton Mini Press publication — capturing thrill-seeking riders who pull stunts on dirt bikes, quads, and mopeds;...
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Hackney Studios — a book four years in the making — began with a chance encounter, and serves as a document through which to marvel at and celebrate the spirit of creativity in one of the planet's most dynamic districts; the cream of Hackney's...
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Back in January 2016 I was asked by the creator of 31Days to get involved in a semi-curated social culinary project. My challenge was to write about a one-off vegan supper at Carousel restaurant in London. Going meat-free for one single day was a...
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The Gorbachev campaign was an anti-alcohol crusade by the owner of the world's most famous birthmark, Mikhail Gorbachev, the then General Secretary of the Communist Party. Known also as the ‘dry law’, the 1985—87 movement resulted in the rise...
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London Youth, the third publication in Hoxton Mini Press’s Tales from the City series, features compelling portraits of inner-city teenagers, some smiling, some serious; each a true portraiture of modern life for the city's youth of...
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There are no jokes left for what Dalston has become in the 2010s. Vice made them all. Literally. The Tumblr kids have GIFfed the East London suburb into oblivion, its retro '80s (then '90s) clubs with moustached DJs playing sets entirely comprised...
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French photographic artist Emmanuel Georges has been documenting his travels since the mid-1980s, a black and white series on the United States revealing what would be a longtime fascination with the country. Countless other countries have been...
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With Palm Springs's annual Modernism Week underway, focus is again on the desert oasis of unrivalled mid-century architecture. Becoming a fashionable resort in the early part of the 1900s, the Californian desert town began taking real shape when the...
Kyoto
Just five more minutes. No, I’m not desperately hitting snooze. In fact, I haven’t even gone to sleep yet; so engrossed I am in getting to the end of the next word, page, chapter. In these heady days of falling asleep in front of Netflix and 3am...
City Notes
In the heart of downtown Zapopan, a neighbouring city of Guadalajara Mexico, Zorra Zapopan is the second outpost of Cervecería Zorra, a stunning project brought to fruition by esteemed studios Taller Dinamita and Taller Binario that combines a...
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Soft-launched 15 March, following an intensive restoration, Barcelona’s Grand Hotel Central has emerged as a triumph of contemporary luxury; a homage to its own weighty history and grandeur, yet breathing the fresh air of modern Catalunya....
City Notes
Opening just last month on Barcelona's Via Laietana, the road that separates the city's El Born and El Gòtic neighbourhoods, restaurant Can Bo completes the reimagined Grand Hotel Central; the street-level gastronomic concept focussing on tapas and...
City Notes
From first stepping into the kitchen aged 10, to creating supper club 'Eureka' in the family home, Flynn McGarry went on to open his first permanent fine dining restaurant, Gem, in New York City's Lower East Side at 19 years old, before going on to...
Dispatches
Getting the perfect hair color can be tricky, especially when using hair dye shampoos. Uneven color results are a common issue, but there are strategies to avoid them. To minimize color unevenness, it's important to prep the hair beforehand, ideally...
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Dogs are more than just pets; they are part of the family. Keeping them healthy and active requires attention to their diet and gut health. Many dog owners are turning to digestive probiotic chews for dogs as a practical solution to support their...
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If you’re planning a trip to Berlin and wondering what to wear for the capital’s nightlife, here’s everything you need to know. Berlin’s nightlife is fragmented across neighbourhoods and scenes. What works for a club in Friedrichshain...
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Are you getting ready to move to a small Los Angeles apartment down the street? Maybe you or a loved one is getting ready for dorm living. Whether you’re just moving down the street or only taking the necessities, you don’t need a full-size...