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New York Times Best Seller, Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem Book is a memoir of Daniel R. Day.

With his now-legendary store on Lenox Ave near 125th Street in Harlem, Dapper Dan pioneered high-end streetwear in the early 1980s, remixing classic luxury-brand logos into his own flamboyant designs. But before reinventing fashion, he was a hungry boy with holes in his shoes, a teen who daringly gambled drug dealers out of their money, a young man in a prison cell who found nourishment in books, and, finally, a designer who broke barriers to outfit a whos-who of music, sport, and crime-world celebrities in looks that went on to define an era.

Sneakers: The Complete Limited Editions Guide Book brings you the very best limited edition and collaborative sneakers that have been released over the last ten years, a time when sneaker design has transcended its origins to explore new territories in global design culture, including fashion and art. Over 300 designs from fifteen brands have been carefully selected and photographed, with 100 outstanding examples showcasing the burgeoning trend for direct collaborations.

A Limited Number of Signed Copies Available.

“Bevy knows what's what, and she is the kind of woman you want in your corner. If you don't believe me . . . buy the book.”

—WHOOPI GOLDBERG

—PHARRELL WILLIAMS

“With unmatched wit, humor, and charm, Bevy takes us through the ups and downs of her multi-hyphenate career, spilling gems along the way.”

—ELAINE WELTEROTH

This magnificent volume, Separate Cinema Book, is a celebration of the first 100 years of black film poster art. A visual feast, these images recount the diverse and historic journey of the black film industry from the earliest days of Hollywood to present day. Accompanied by insightful accompanying text, a foreword by black history authority and renowned academic Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and an afterword by acclaimed film director Spike Lee.

‘A brilliant overview of the last century of film poster art that ... every student of African-American history and culture should experience.’ - Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Lets go! With classic symbols from the great protest movements of the twentieth century, as well as new images reflecting contemporary concerns such as the environment and the economy, anyone can use this book to create unique and powerful protest graphics.

The 46 die-cut stencils, plus a bespoke typeface, can be combined to create both slogans and powerful visual message, and are robust enough to be re-used any number of times.

This toolkit box contains 42 stencils.

HARLEM 1958 marks the 60th anniversary of one of the most celebrated images in American history. Now commonly known as A Great Day in Harlem, the famous shot of 57 jazz musicians gathered outside a brownstone in New York is one of the most imitated images in popular culture, by one of the world’s greatest photographers.

This book is a visual history of an iconic image including, for the first time, virtually every single frame from the historic shoot. With original text by Art Kane, forewords by Quincy Jones, the legendary Benny Golson, who appears in the photo, and an introduction by Kane's son, musician, and photographer Jonathan Kane, the 168-page hardback volume is the story behind the shot.

Hundreds of stunning images from black history have long been buried in The New York Times archives. None of them were published by The Times, until now.

This book UNSEEN uncovers these never-before published photographs and tells the stories behind them.

Green: A Pocket Guide to Pot is a book addressing a generation of pot smokers living at a time when over half of America has legalized medical marijuana. This paperback edition of the successful Green delivers the planet's best bud photography in an accessible package and irresistible price point. Organized alphabetically, each of the 150 strains features a gorgeous bud shot plus a breezy description of the bud and its essential stats (lineage, flavor, high, and medicinal uses). Updated with more popular strains as well as new live plant and microscopic bud photography, this edition of Green will be the go-to strain guide for recreational and medicinal users alike.

This Posters For Change Book contains 50 removable posters.

Make your voice heard with this collection of 50 tear-out posters created by designers from around the globe! This collection of posters is made for—and by—people who want to make their voices heard in a time of unprecedented political activism and resistance.

Stand up for: Animal Rights, Child Labor, Civil Rights, Climate Change and the Environment, Gun Control, Health Care Access, Immigration, LGBTQ and Gender Rights, Mass Incarceration, Public Arts, Voting Rights, Women's Rights

This Rap Year Book will have you enraptured! Take a close up look at some of the most influential artists in the rap genre. From coast to coast, this book examines the history and culture of the genre that has spread around the world. If you're a rap history enthusiast, this piece is a must-have. Get to know the roots of your favourite music—why's, how's, and who's of hip-hop culture.

This book surveys the work of a new generation of Black artists, and also features the voices of a diverse group of curators who are on the cutting edge of contemporary art. As mission-driven collectors, Bernard I. Lumpkin and Carmine D. Boccuzzi have championed emerging artists of African descent through museum loans and institutional support. But there has never been an opportunity to consider their acclaimed collection as a whole until now.

Artists include: Mark Bradford, David Hammons, Glenn Ligon, Kerry James Marshall, Julie Mehretu, Adam Pendleton, Pope.L, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Henry Taylor, Mickalene Thomas, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, Sadie Barnette, Kevin Beasley, Jordan Casteel, Jonathan Lyndon Chase, Bethany Collins, Noah Davis, Cy Gavin, Allison Janae Hamilton, Tomashi Jackson, Samuel Levi Jones, Deana Lawson, Norman Lewis, Eric N. Mack, Arcmanoro Niles, Jennifer Packer, Christina Quarles, Jacolby Satterwhite, Paul Mpagi Sepuya, Sable Elyse Smith, Chanel Thomas, Stacy Lynn Waddell, D’Angelo Lovell Williams, Brenna Youngblood, and more.

Both allies and card-carrying queers can learn a thing or two from this lovely hardback compendium of all things LGBTQ+. From stories of gay heroes to transgender game changers, this lovely book is a wild ride through the timeline of all the people and events who helped shaped the community into the wonderful scene it is today.
 
Fun fact: Henry VIII made sodomy punishable by death in 1533! Wait, that’s not fun. Let’s try again. The first recorded same-sex marriage took place in the Roman Empire in 27 BC. Nice! Shame history sort of went backwards after that but at least things are on the up now.

Oh yes.   You read the title correclty.

Yogis have been using marijuana to enhance yoga practice for centuries. In this all-levels handbook, expert yoga instructor Darrin Zeer distills this ancient practice for a modern audience, guiding readers on combining yoga and marijuana for a healing and blissful practice.

Simple-to-follow instructions and illustrations for each pose are presented alongside weed strain recommendations, tips for safe consumption, and therapeutic benefits, including clarity, relaxation, and stress relief. Inviting, encouraging, and accessible to all yogis, from those just getting started on the mat to seasoned practitioners looking to enrich their practice, High Yoga makes it easy to relax the mind, ease the body, and lift the spirit.