Fans of cycling and design in general will appreciate this new book on all things Cinelli bikes from Rizzoli. Cinelli: The Art and Design of the Bicycle is a 200+ page book looking over more than 65 years of Cinelli bicycle building and design. “Cinelli has led the evolution of professional cycling and defined the ideal of the classic bicycle: from the classic Supercorsa racing frame to the cutting-edge MASH fixed-gear pursuit bikes ubiquitous on the urban riding scene; from innovations such as the first plastic racing saddles to the controversial Spinaci handlebars, banned from competition; and from timeless components, such as the Alter stem, to iconic meetings of art and design such as Keith Haring’s treatment of the hour record-setting Laser.” It sits next to a short list of books looking over the world of bicycle design.
We hope to have a look inside soon. Coming this October 2012 from Rizzoli (well out there). Pre-order from Amazon.
What turned us onto this video was the Margiela website relaunch teaser for June 2012. You can view that video here.
But the next video to pop up in the Youtube carousel is a look inside their 2009 book, Maison Martin Margiela. While this is not news to many, it is a nice look inside for those who have not been made aware of the book that helps document and archive the designers work over the past decades. Lucky for us, Rizzoli has kept this one in print and it is still available from finer bookstores as well as online through Amazon.
Take a look inside below.
Select looks from inside the book on the following page.
For the Dior fans out there: Stars in Dior is a strong collection of more than 250 black & white and color images of the most beautiful stars wearing even more beautiful creations from the Hour of Dior. Collected within the pages of the hardcover book are the like modern stars, Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman, Penélope Cruz, Kirsten Dunst, Monica Bellucci set with the ever present influence of the classic starts of a time past including Marlene Dietrich, Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe. House of Dior gowns have been worn by countless actresses in more than 90 films; the first in 1942. Fans of the silver screen and high fashion will appreciate Stars in Dior.
Coming September 2012 in the USA (France gets it in May) from Rizzoli. Available from Amazon.
Select images from inside Stars of Dior on the following page.
Rizzoli is set to publish this new book that highlights and examines the work and influence of Marc Jacobs on the Louis Vuitton house. Louis Vuitton / Marc Jacobs: In Association with the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Parisexamines Vuittons long history from 1854 to the present. Never before seen examples of Vuitton’s work and craftsmanship are reviewed in each chapter.
The latter half of the book looks at Marc Jacob’s roles as Vuitton’s creative director – a position he has held since 1997. Jacobs took the “house into a new era with a series of collaborations with artists and designers—such as Takashi Murakami, Richard Prince, and Stephen Sprouse—as well as designing a line of highly successful and desired clothing for the company.” The 308 page Louis Vuitton / Marc Jacobs book arrives April 24. Available from Amazon.
All images courtesy of Rizzoli.
We take an extensive look at the imagery from inside the book in our gallery.
How about that for a exclamation: “Tomboys are confident, rebellious, and adventurous. They are bold, brazen, fierce—and sexy.” We’ll agree with that.
The new Rizzoli photography book, Tomboy Style: Beyond the Boundaries of Fashion captures the beauty of the style of menswear-inspired fashion for women. Stereotypes are broken with the tomboy look which have spun new lines from frontline brands like BOY by Band of Outsiders and J. Crew. Tomboy Style is a visual history of the tomboy movement over the last 80 years. Commentary is included throughout the photo book. As mentioned in the release: “Atomboy is not just about style—tomboys are measured in equal parts wardrobe and spirit.”
This one is pure porn to those that love the classic frames. Rizzoli is set to deliver The Competition Bicycle, a strong look at the world history of bicycle races and competitions as told primarily from the aspect of he bicycles themselves. Richly detailed photos of the classic frames from ages past are served up across 168-pages. Simply put, this one is gorgeous and is highly recommended for cyclists, design junkies, and anyone would can appreciate simple form of a two-wheeled sprinter. The representation is strong: ‘74 Merckx De Rosa, Lemond’s Gitane from ‘81. You want this book.
Coming Febraury 21, 2012 on the Rizzoli imprint. Available from Amazon.
Photography: Jeff Carvalho/Selectism.com
Select looks from inside The Competition Bicycle in our gallery…
For more than twenty years, Italian coffee producer, Lavazza has supported and explored the world or photography with their annual calendars, commissioning the likes of Helmut Newton, Ellen Von Unwerth, Ferdinando Scianna, Elliott Erwitt, David LaChapelle, Annie Leibovitz, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, to being profound and at times seductive images.
Next week, Rizzoli delivers the new book, Lavazza: Con Te Partiro, which brings together this wide collection of calendar photography for the first time.
Curated by architect and designer, Fabio Novembre, the photo book also highlights illustration work for Lavazza by Milo Manara, one of the true masters of Italian erotic graphic novels and comics and narrative by Vincenzo Cerami. As a bonus, Lavazza: Con Te Partirò features the complete 2012 Lavazza calendar, which keeps with the tradition of the past two decades. Lavazza arrives January 10, 2012 on the Rizzoli imprint.
While menswear is great and all, it’s always nice to educate yourself on interesting figures, regardless of field. Cecil Beaton was a legendary fashion photographer, whose work for Vogue has been an inspiration to many. The new book, Cecil Beaton: The New York Years, covers the London-based photographer’s time in New York with his muse Greta Garbo and the likes of Andy Warhol, Truman Capote and Marilyn Monroe. A perfect gift for the man who thinks society was perfected in the ’60s. Published by Rizzoli. Available from Amazon.
Made in New York: Handcrafted Works by Master Artisansis a look at the the hand made movement’s return to prominence in everyday living. They call it a “renaissance” in the release for the book. While we may not go as far as that, the book is a strong reminder that throughout the world – including New York – the masses are waking up to the small run, the handmade, and local goods and services available to us all. Made in New York brings readers inside the studios of master glassblowers, wood carvers, hat-makers – just about all the finer crafts are covered and re-discovered. Use it as a sourcebook if you will.
Not the usual tome for us but an interesting book for those looking for a different angle on fashion. Marisa Berenson: A Life in Pictures looks at this 70’s “It Girl” (as Yves Saint Laurent pronounced her). “Marisa Berenson is the original modern muse-inspiring fashion designers, photographers, stylists, and fashion editors for over thirty years. Born of noble lineage-and the granddaughter of the famed fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli-Berenson’s meteoric rise began formally at age sixteen, leading to numerous covers and editorials in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar.” The book is a solid coffee table addition for anyone with an interest in the history of world around fashion. A nice holiday pickup. Out on Rizzoli. Available from Amazon.
is a 200+ page book looking over more than 65 years of Cinelli bicycle building and design. “Cinelli has led the evolution of professional cycling and defined the ideal of the classic bicycle: from the classic Supercorsa racing frame to the cutting-edge MASH fixed-gear pursuit bikes ubiquitous on the urban riding scene; from innovations such as the first plastic racing saddles to the controversial Spinaci handlebars, banned from competition; and from timeless components, such as the Alter stem, to iconic meetings of art and design such as Keith Haring’s treatment of the hour record-setting Laser.” It sits next to a short list of books looking over the world of bicycle design.
. While this is not news to many, it is a nice look inside for those who have not been made aware of the book that helps document and archive the designers work over the past decades. Lucky for us, 
is a strong collection of more than 250 black & white and color images of the most beautiful stars wearing even more beautiful creations from the Hour of Dior. Collected within the pages of the hardcover book are the like modern stars, Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman, Penélope Cruz, Kirsten Dunst, Monica Bellucci set with the ever present influence of the classic starts of a time past including Marlene Dietrich, Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe. House of Dior gowns have been worn by countless actresses in more than 90 films; the first in 1942. Fans of the silver screen and high fashion will appreciate 
examines Vuittons long history from 1854 to the present. Never before seen examples of Vuitton’s work and craftsmanship are reviewed in each chapter.
captures the beauty of the style of menswear-inspired fashion for women. Stereotypes are broken with the tomboy look which have spun new lines from frontline brands like BOY by Band of Outsiders and J. Crew. 
, a strong look at the world history of bicycle races and competitions as told primarily from the aspect of he bicycles themselves. Richly detailed photos of the classic frames from ages past are served up across 168-pages. Simply put, this one is gorgeous and is highly recommended for cyclists, design junkies, and anyone would can appreciate simple form of a two-wheeled sprinter. The representation is strong: ‘74 Merckx De Rosa, Lemond’s Gitane from ‘81. You want this 
brings together this wide collection of calendar photography for the first time.
, covers the London-based photographer’s time in New York with his muse Greta Garbo and the likes of Andy Warhol, Truman Capote and Marilyn Monroe. A perfect gift for the man who thinks society was perfected in the ’60s. Published by 
is a look at the the hand made movement’s return to prominence in everyday living. They call it a “renaissance” in the release for the book. While we may not go as far as that, the book is a strong reminder that throughout the world – including New York – the masses are waking up to the small run, the handmade, and local goods and services available to us all. 
