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Art Takes
A wealth of books, documentaries and podcasts chronicle the news and events of the art world. Here are some of Luckbox’s favorites.
BOOKS Stanley Donwood: There Will Be No Quiet By Stanley Donwood
As an art student at the University of Exeter in the U.K., Stanley Donwood befriended Radiohead singer Thom Yorke. It wasn’t long until Yorke asked Donwood to produce the cover art for Radiohead’s 1994 single My Iron Lung. Donwood continued to work with the band after that, often sitting in on their recording sessions to allow the music to seep into his art. His book, Stanley Donwood: There Will Be No Quiet, reveals the creative processes that have earned him respect in the art world. He peppers the book with deserted ideas, excerpts from his personal notebook, and the photographs and sketches that led to Radiohead’s iconic album covers. The chapters are arranged chronologically and each details an individual project—from album covers, to promotional pieces of art, to personal projects. But he presents each story in the same fashion—as a step-by-step case study that begins with speculative sketches and leads to the final artwork. The book is a must-read for Radioheads and anyone else who’s interested in artistic accidents, the creative process and visual art created in response to music. Sneaker Freaker: The Ultimate Sneaker Book By Simon Wood
Simon “Woody” Wood has always been fascinated with sneakers and loves to get his hands on free ones. In 2002, that passion led him to become the owner of Sneaker Freaker, reputedly the first and only international footwear magazine. From its roots as a punk-style fanzine it grew into an established print and online publication. Along the way, the writers at Sneaker Freaker endeavored to document every collaboration, custom, limited edition, retro reissue, Quickstrike, Hyperstrike and Tier Zero of the past 15+ years. The Ultimate Sneaker Book highlights the best of Sneaker Freaker’s coverage and shows Wood’s commitment to duality. He wanted the magazine to seem both funny and serious, and he wanted it to be both meaningful and pointless. His obsession with sneakers, his inside knowledge of the industry and his attention to historical detail all shine through in the book. Don’t miss his takes on personalities that have made a difference in the the evolution of sneakers, including Michael Jordan and the former Kanye West, who’s known these days as Ye. And don’t forget Wood’s commentaries on the shoes themselves, from Converse to Air Max and Air Force.
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