SURF STYLE AT HOME
Gibbs Smith
Raili Clasen
Members of the Athleisure Media community know that we have shared surfers on our covers, inbooks, as well as how you can rock a look when you hit the waves. Why stop there? In Surf Style at Home, we can see how we can bring this into our living spaces by author and interior designer of Kelly Slater's famous Surf Ranch, Raili Clasen.
In this coffee table book, you'll see how you can crank up the color, landscape your living room, and create adult summer camp vibes for this eclectic surf style.
She shares on how inspiration trips in Orange County, CA she soaks up cool surfer fashion, the laidback atmosphere, and retro style in order to bring it back to a rec room, bedroom and other spaces.
She also shares how this style sensibility was utilized in projects that she's done in Alabama, Newport Beach, Montana's Yellowstone Club and so much more.
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN @ 75
Motorbooks
Gillian G Gaar
When it comes to coffee table books, it's always nice to have great musicians! In Bruce Springsteen at 75 you get to know about the phenomenal career of this 25X Grammy inner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, singer/songwriter, enthralling performer, and best-selling author known as The Boss. This book is filled with illustrations, has two gatefolds, exclusive pullout poster, 8" × 10" glossy, and a sturdy slipcase.
You'll enjoy stunning concert and candid offstage photography, imagery of memorabilia (gig posters, vinyl record sleeves, ticket stubs, period ads, and more).
Bruce Springsteen's (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Lilyhammer, The Greatest Night in Pop) career that has spanned 7 and a half decades veteran rock journalist Gillian G Gaar covers his childhood in New Jersey as well as his start in garage bands The Castles and Steel Mill. She looks at his 20 studo albums which include those with the E Street Band as well as his work as a solo artist - including his gigs and Springsteen on Broadway. She also examines his Rock Hall induction and being the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
She also looks at his greatest hits from Born to Run, Hungry Heart, and Born in the U.S.A. The book includes his relationships with his bandmates Steven Van Zandt (Sopranos, Lilyhammer, The Irishman) and the late Clarence Clemons. Of course, this also includes his wife and bandmate, Patti Scialfa.
SANTA MONICA PIER:
AMERICA'S LAST GREAT PLEASURE PIER
Angel City Press
James Harris
When it comes to showcasing your wanderlust, it's always great to have a coffee table book that relaxes you. In Santa Monica Pier: America's Last Great Pleasure Pier, you get to know more about the history of the Santa Monica Pier! Filled with information as well photographs from this historic pier and venue!
For over a century, this international icon has survived as a destination whether it has fought Mother Nature, political, and social times - it's still a respite for enjoying the outdoors and offering culinary and entertainment delights for those that live in the area as well as those that visit from all over the world.
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