Book Review: The Sartorialist

Just finished looking over Scott Schuman's first book, The Sarorialist. Essentially a 500 page collection of favourites from his blog, it's a great primer not only on style, but also as a manual of portrait photography done right.

Schuman's got a great eye for the person beneath the clothes, and the book's by no means completely comprised of nubile nineteen year old models: subjects range from the juvenile to the geriatric.

The aesthetics are just as broad - there's everything from hypebeast streetwear to Italian bespoke, not to mention all the bizzaro-American Apparel/Viceland Do's and Dont's hipster staples inbetween.

In keeping with his blog, the commentary is sparse: the photos are generally left to speak for themselves. Having said that, Schuman does provide a glimpse into his motives and method, which will be of interest to fans.

Look at what they make you give

The signs of service start before you even get the job: check out the depilatory action below

Before (excuse the Herbal Essences moment):

After: The shame of employment :(

Our Love to Admire

Really enjoying Interpol's latest atm; don't listen to the reviews (lol irony): if you're a fan, you won't be disappointed. Sure, it lacks the brooding darkness of Bright Lights and the instant pop-catchiness of Antics, but you'll soon find it growing on you.

Everything from the album art (no more red/black/white tricolour) to the number of instruments used is far more expansive than their previous efforts, but fear not - tracks such as The Scale are unmistakably Interpol.

I got my copy from Amazon's mp3 store for less than 4 quid!

Anne is not older than Peter's dog's impressionist rendition of the third battle of El Alamein last Saturday...

So my brain is exploding thanks to a friend dropping off her old medical books :o

Because who doesn't love standardised entrance exams?

Music

Currently listening to:

The White Stripes - White Blood Cells

The xx - The xx

Wild Beasts - Two Dancers

Yacht - See Mystery Lights - it's a shame this album is so God-rejecting, because it sounds great (same case with NIN at their best)

PS. NOTHING wrong with Pitchfork more or less defining your musical taste...

Imba!

Great article over at wcreplays on alleged blademaster imbalance.