If your coffee table book collection is a little lacking, we’d recommend adding the latest edition of the cult classic Waffle House Vistas. Originally published in 2020, Waffle House Vistas 2.0 includes a new cover…

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Looking to beef up your coffee table collection? Tired of esoteric art books? Well, now you can lose yourself in the natural beauty of our country’s National Parks. Parklands is a stunning coffee table book…

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American engineer, designer, entrepreneur and investor Tony Fadell knows a thing or three about “making things worth making.” Over three decades of experience in the world of Silicon Valley is more than enough to reason…

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Some books will make you a better man, while others give a first-hand look at the realities of war or teach you how to be a better dad. Others still are simply classics that every…

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You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who isn’t a fan of LEGO. The toy company has become a beloved staple in just about every household and this recently published books documents the history of the…

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As Dan Carlin frequently said, there’s something fascinating about being forced to live at the extremes of human endurance. And there’s nothing more extreme than combat. While most people (thankfully) won’t go through combat themselves,…

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The responsibilities of fatherhood begin long before your baby is due. Being there for your partner, both physically and emotionally, suddenly takes on new meaning that goes much deeper than late-night food runs and bonus…

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There are books that every man should read at least once in his life. After all, books can provide many lessons on how to be a better man. You can learn a lot of life…

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It’s not exactly a secret that Winston Churchill enjoyed the occasional cocktail or two. However the legendary indulgences habits of the former Prime Minister are often blown out of proportion or simply untrue. Churchill: A…

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While the world of self-help books might not offer the creative spark you need to improve your life, there are still some genuinely inspirational books written by impressive people that can offer insights into a…

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If you’re a fan of America’s hot rod scene, we have the book for you. The Race of Gentlemen celebrates the eponymous event (abbreviated to TROG) where bikers descend on Wildwood, New Jersey’s beaches for…

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There’s an inherent aesthetic quality about records and turntables that makes diving into that subculture very enjoyable. The analog charm and mechanical performance combine for a piece of gear that is both timeless and very…

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Virgil Abloh’s untimely death left a void in the fashion world that’s been hard to fill. As we reach the one-year anniversary of his passing, Assouline will be releasing a book next month that is…

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Assouline has always done a great job of highlighting the little-known bits of the world around us and their latest book, Louis Vuitton: Trophy Trunks is no different. This 222-page book highlights the haute maison as…

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I’m not a particular fan of the classic self-help book format. It’s not that I think I’m perfect or don’t need some guidance in my life. I very much do. But the typical personal empowerment…

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Looking back at the history of Playboy magazine, it’s clear that Hugh Hefner wanted the publication to play a role in the development of the modern gentleman. It did that through incredible interviews, but also…

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