theorists and artists from jack halberstam to peter rehberg consider the fruitful cross-pollination of video, punk, queerness and gender politics

since the 1970s, the medium of video has been closely associated with subcultural and countercultural movements. art and music videos in particular have showed great subversive potential, as artists and musicians use the medium to explore and transgress social norms and gender stereotypes. the essays in this publication consider artistic strategies in the context of the history of punk and its offshoots, combining scholarly opinions from the fields of art history, queer theory, media studies, gender studies, postcolonial studies and cultural studies alongside field reports from the practice of alternative archives and visual essays.

authors include: kathrin dreckmann, marina grzinic, jack halberstam, josefine hetterich, angela mcrobbie, jennifer ramme, peter rehberg, marion schulze, elfi vomberg and katharina wiedlack.

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by emma yau, raina lampkins-fielder, rebecca bray

a wide-ranging survey of black art in the american south, from thornton dial and nellie mae rowe to the quilters of gee's bend

for generations, black artists from the american south have forged a unique art tradition. working in near isolation from established practices, they have created masterpieces in clay, driftwood, roots, soil, and recycled and cast-off objects that articulate america's painful past--the inhuman practice of enslavement, the cruel segregationist policies of the jim crow era and institutionalized racism. their works respond to issues ranging from economic inequality, oppression and social marginalization to sexuality, the influence of place and ancestral memory.
among the sculptures, paintings, reliefs and drawings included here--the majority from the souls grown deep foundation in atlanta--are works by thornton dial, lonnie holley, ronald lockett, hawkins bolden, bessie harvey, charles williams, mary t. smith, purvis young, mose tolliver, nellie nae rowe, mary lee bendolph, marlene bennett jones, martha jane pettway, loretta pettway and henry and georgia speller. also featured are the celebrated quiltmakers of gee's bend, alabama, and work from the neighboring communities of rehoboth and alberta.

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by: taylor bruce

wildsam field guides: american south leads travelers into the most authentic experience of this american region, working closely with an eclectic team of trusted locals. contributors include social justice activist bryan stevenson, pitmaster flora payne, poet beth ann fennely, jazz band leader ben jaffe, fishing guide moe newman and writer daniel wallace, among others. topics in the handsome volume include bourbon, literature, civil rights history, alabama folk art, barbecue icons, tabasco, florida springs, herschel walker, recording studios and more.

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by: jennifer justus (author), taylor elliott bruce (editor)

journey into the heart of alabama with travel, cultural and historical guidance from locals and experts. wildsam's field guide to alabama includes a special section focused on the state's extraordinary musical heritage, and also delves into football, folk art, food and drink and the best destinations for modern travelers.

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by: taylor bruce (editor), jess ruliffson  (illustrator)

wildsam field guides: gulf coast leads travelers along the marshes, shorelines, and beaches of louisiana, alabama, mississippi and florida with guidance from trusted locals and seafood experts.

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the idlewild co. smiley notebook is the perfect notebook to  jot down your thoughts, ideas, and to-do lists. featuring a playful design of yellow smiley faces, this notebook is sure to bring a bit of happiness to your everyday routine. it is the perfect size for toting to work, class, or the office. it features hand-painted wraparound artwork, and gold foil detailing on the covers. 120 ruled interior pages keep all of your notes organized and handy.

6″ x 8″

made in the united states.

the idlewild co. rainbow check notebook duo is the perfect notebook to jot down your thoughts, ideas, and to-do lists. featuring a playful design of rainbow check, this notebook is sure to bring a bit of happiness to your everyday routine. contrasting color smyth sewn bindings add a fun touch, while letting you open these notebooks perfectly flat for writing with ease. with 48 lined interior pages, these is the perfect addition to your home office or workspace! 

2 coordinating notebooks, 48 pages each, lined, 7" x 8.5″

made in the united states.

the idlewild co. have a nice day sticky note cube feature a full color hand-painted designs that wrap around the entire cube. each of the 720 notes are blank for your (nearly endless) note-taking pleasure.

3.25" x 3.25" x 3.25"

the idlewild co. evil eye trinket dish is the perfect catchall for your nightstand or dresser. white ceramic is adorned with their colorful, hand-painted designs, and they lined the edge in metallic gold for added flair. perfectly packaged in plastic-free gift boxes, pretty enough to give without wrapping! 

3.75″ round dish

introducing ember, a candle crafted to ignite your senses with a deep and sultry fragrance. picture this: it's a crisp evening, and you're settling into your favorite reading chair, enveloped by the warmth of a soft leather throw. the air is filled with the luxurious aroma of turkish rose, mingling with bold leather and a hint of rich tobacco. it's a moment of pure indulgence.

with notes of rose, leather, and labdanum at the top, followed by spicy clove and bright bergamot in the middle, and a base of amber, tobacco leaves, and calming lavender, ember brings a sophisticated depth to any space.

woc-owned and based in birmingham, alabama, village apothecary candles are hand-poured into reusable glass jars with lead-free wicks, made from 100% natural coconut wax, and infused with premium fragrance oils. they are always phthalate and cruelty-free.

scent notes |

top: rose, leather, labdanum  
middle: clove, bergamot  
base: tobacco leaves, amber, lavender  

70+ hour total burn time.

the frank lloyd wright saguaro cactus and forms paint by numbers kit from galison includes line-drawing of wright's design masterpiece. this paint by numbers piece is designed for anyone to replicate wright's famous work.

• box size: 8.25 x 10.25 x 1.75", 210 x 260 x 45 mm
• one canvas: 8 x 10", 203 x 254 mm
• color guide / instruction sheet
• one wooden easel, two paint brushes
• 6 acrylic paints
  

 origami kit – featuring 7 of wright’s organic geometry designs, including patterns for the imperial hotel, the origami kit ties together wright’s relationship to architecture in japan as well as the tradition of gifting in wright’s taliesin fellowship. the origami papers feature 78 sheets of full color frank lloyd wright paper designs.

artistic design – the origami papers feature double-sided full color frank lloyd wright geometric origami paper designs. the geometric print mix allows the maker to create a personalized palette for the decorative flower ball. the frank lloyd wright origami kit contains origami paper and instructions to create three box designs, perfect for gifting treasures to others or storing treasures for yourself.

these handsewn notebooks are one-of-a-kind and made with a soft, vegan leather cover. each journal features six sections with assorted papers. there are also pockets made from envelopes, perfect for storing paper ephemera and photos.
possible mix of paper found inside: lined, blank, graph, dot grid, accounting, colored, engineering, ledger, and more. the notebook opens flat and the rounded corners keep the pages protected.

**contrasting thread color will vary. photos are for example only.*

dimensions |

5.5” x 7.25"

page count |

240 pages • 6 different types of paper, organized into sections

materials |

reclaimed and vintage paper + vegan leather

about the brand |

original brooks is a one-woman book bindery founded by sara brooks charles. based in lexington, north carolina, original brooks specializes in hand sewn journals and notebooks made from vintage and reclaimed materials.