A crucial piece of film history, 2001: A Space Odyssey has been noted for its great strides in special effects, remarkable approach to storytelling, and commentary on human evolution. To honor this indelible sic-fi classic, Taschen has compiled The Making of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey box set, a completely thorough study into every cranny of the film’s creation. […]
After GZA’s watershed Liquid Swords (which already received the ultimate boxset treatment here), Raekwon the Chef”s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx is widely considered the best solo Wu Tang record of the 90s. And just like Liquid Swords, it’s Get On Down that gives Only Built 4 Cuban Linx the deluxe treatment. Known in uderground […]
Johnny Cash is a music legend. A bigger than life, genuine, real deal outlaw who will go down in history as one of the great American musicians of all time. The Man In Black lived larger and played harder than most of the countless he influenced, and kept at it until his final days thanks […]
Do you remember that awesome Operation: Doomsday Lunchbox? It was the first official and complete reissue of MF Doom’s seminal album, and included a limited edition Lunchbox and double CD format — loaded with album plus all instrumentals, alternate tracks and b-sides. Now comes the second part of Doom’s Operation: Doomsday reissue, the MF Doom […]
We’re all about innovative packaging, that’s why we’re loving RCRD Deal’s ingenious DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist’s The Hard Sell Juke Bot box set . The deluxe edition box set highlight’s the two premier DJ/producer/turntablists’ 2007 headlining concert at the Hollywood Bowl — the first time DJs sold out the 16,500 capacity venue. The Hard […]
One day there will be a Hall Of Fame for techno, and Richie Hawtin will surely be a first ballot entry. One of the most important purveyors of the minimal school, Hawtin was among the second wave of techno artists birthing from Detroit (he was actually from Windsor across the border) in the early 90s […]
You know how sometimes your girl’s all mad at you cos you never come up with any interesting girly stuff to do with her? Take this to the bank: girls love picnics. Sure, you could eat at home in the comfort of your own table and/or couch, or around the bar of your favorite sushi […]