Burroughs: The Movie

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—01. Directed by Howard Brookner.

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"Made up of intimate, revelatory footage of the singular author and poet filmed over the course of five years, Howard Brookner’s 1983 documentary about William S. Burroughs was for decades mainly the stuff of legend; that changed when Aaron Brookner, the late director’s nephew, discovered a print of it in 2011 and spearheaded a restoration. Now viewers can enjoy the invigorating candidness of Burroughs: The Movie, a one-of-a-kind nonfiction portrait that was brought to life with the help of a remarkable crew of friends, including Jim Jarmusch and Tom DiCillo, and that features on-screen appearances by fellow artists of Burroughs’s including Allen Ginsberg, Herbert Huncke, Patti Smith, and Terry Southern."

—Available from Criterion

Unused Hooded Denim Coat

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—01. 13.5oz cotton denim.
—02. Removable hood.

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While some may think this is a lot of denim to use for a full-length piece of outerwear, I consider this hooded coat from Unused to be a truly impressive take on the classic M-51 parka. Fairly true to the original US military design – minus the epaulets – the detailing looks impeccable. What I’d be most intrigued to see though, is the fades it will pick up after a few years of regular wear.

—Available from Coverchord

Weekend Listening: Jodorowsky's Dune Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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—01. Artwork by Nick Stewart Hoyle

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With the recent release of the soundtrack for the documentary Jodorowsky’s Dune, put out on the always outstanding Light in the Attic Records, Kurt Stenzel has composed a return to the days of expansive four-sided LPs. The instruments used read like the best moments of '70s krautrock, exhibiting a laundry list of rare synthesizer gear, including a couple of oddities such as a toy Concertmate organ and even a Nintendo DS. I can’t wait to put on all sides of the soundtrack to this incredible 2013 film, and relish plugging in for the journey that awaits. I got this record just at the right time since I’m actually rereading the Frank Herbert novel at the moment, and should probably just drop the needle as I’m turning the pages – seems like a pretty fitting pairing to me.

—Available from Light in the Attic

Nanamica Wind Shirt Jacket

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—01. Full zip front.
—02. Polyfleece lining.

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Nanamica can always be counted upon to release great recurring styles each and every season. In this instance they’ve redesigned their Wind Shirt, adding a full zip front in place of the usual button placket. Otherwise it's as wearable as ever, featuring an appealing green and navy check cotton fabric which has been lined with warmth-retaining polyfleece.

—Available from Superdenim

Kato' Wide Collar Work Shirt

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—01. 85% cotton, 15% hemp.

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The Japanese brand Kato' always does a great job of taking unassuming items and imbuing them with unique and useful design tweaks. The spread collar on this work shirt gives it a distinctive feel, while the large chest pockets would make it a lot easier to carry items I constantly have trouble fitting into conventional versions, like my near tablet-sized phone.

—Available from Strato

Carl Andre by Diane Waldman

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Softcover, 82 pages
44 artworks
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1970

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I’m a little surprised that this original Carl Andre catalogue, which was uploaded to the Book/Shop website in early November, is still available. Relating to an exhibition at the Guggenheim that ran from September 29th to November 22th, 1970, this volume features 44 of the artist’s works, as well as an essay by the curator Diane Waldman. If that sounds at all interesting, grab this copy before it’s removed from the shop on January 5th.

—Available from Book/Shop

Alexander Olch New York Flagship

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14 Orchard Street
New York, NY 10002
Open daily, 11am-7pm

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Known for creating beautifully made, classic neckwear and pocket handkerchiefs, Alexander Olch has recently expanded his offering to include hats, shirting and pyjamas, all of which can be found at his first flagship store. Located on Orchard Street in New York's Lower East Side, the well-appointed brick and mortar, featuring hand bent glass light fixtures and simple white shelving, was built out by the design firm Ennis McIntosh.

—Alexander Olch

Jason Nocito and Daniel Shea – Untitled

 

 

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Softcover, 48 pages
28 x 24cm
Published by Ordinary Books, 2015

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Jason Nocito and Daniel Shea released a joint photo zine in the fall, designed by Camilla Venturini and published by Ordinary Books in a highly limited run of 500 copies. The 48-page volume consists of unattributed images of downtown Los Angeles and New York, leaving the viewer to guess who shot what. If you enjoy the blissfully laid-back style of either of these artists, treat yourself to a copy now before they're all gone.

—Available from Antenne Books