Late last year Australian photographer Ben Watts released what has been dubbed his “photo scrapbook and travel diary,” a book that encapsulates his creative and photographic talents, and, in essence, his life. Lickshot: A Photo Scrapbook is comprised of a vast array of images – from famous celebrities such as rapper Pharell to a rough collage of of a model executing different poses in black and white. While each page is unique and insightful, what is perhaps most touching is Watt’s inclusion of his close friend, the late Heath Ledger on the cover.  

Inspiring, fascinating, empowering, educational. Lickshot: A Photo Scrapbook is a definite must buy.

Available at all good bookstores and http://www.amazon.com

An Awesome Book is a motivational children’s picture publication instigated by The Awesome World Foundation, an organisation that aims to promote children’s literacy “by encouraging kids to dream and dream often.”

For every copy of The Awesome Book sold, the foundation will, on a global scale, donate a book to children’s schools, hospitals, community centres, libraries and so forth.

To find out more about this inspiring organisation and their current projects, including the An Awesome Book publication, visit http://veryawesomeworld.com

To volunteer your services to the organisation, contact info@veryawesomeworld.com

On that note, and being a little “street style” obsessed ourselves, fellow blogger Yvan Rodic aka The Face Hunter, is also set to release his book this month, a selection of 300 images of everyday, stylish people.

 With the “About Me” section of his blog reading “a man out and about in London and beyond: eye candy for the style hungry,” this book is sure not to disappoint!

Available at all good bookstores, or at http://www.amazon.com

For more information about Yvan Rodic and The Face Hunter blog visit http://facehunter.blogspot.com/

If you’re visiting this site you’re obviously a fan of all things fashion, and I am sure you have noticed the ever increasing popularity of “street style.” Rather than turning to the runways and magazines for inspiration, we tend to visit websites or blogs that feature images of everyday people, going about their everyday lives, wearing incredibly stylish, inspirational outfits. There is an emphasis on individual style and creativity, rather than how well one can follow the latest trend.

Arguably the founder of this “street style” phenomenon is Scott Schuman, the man behind The Sartorialist, a blog that began because “I…simply [wanted] to share photos of people that I saw on the streets of New York that I thought looked great.” Much to our delight, Schuman has recently released a book that encapsulates his favourite images of everyday stylish people doing their thing around the world.

Available at all good bookstores, or at http://www.amazon.com

For more information about The Sartorialist blog visit http://www.thesartorialist.blogspot.com/

Undoubtedly the best bookstore on this planet, FAMILY has a range of books that is second to none. Situated in west hollywood LA, anyone from around the world can  browse  and pick up a colourful spectrum of titles at their online store, and so much more.

Besides the mountains of zines and hard covers, they also offer art prints, such a the beautiful ’FIREWORKS 1‘ by mike mills, releases from family records, music like HOLD ON, by AsDSSka (featuring artwork by BFS’s very own Elke Kramer) and also pillowcases by  Miranda July (but of course!) Keep it in the FAMILY!

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