“Richard Phillips: Negation of the Universe” written by Marcus Steinweg celebrates the practice of contemporary artist, Richard Phillips, revealing the complexities and methods behind what he chooses to paint and why. He is best known for his controversial large-scale oil paintings that touch on themes relative to fashion, sex, ideology, pop culture, political, advertising, etc.

Published by Rizzoli, out November 11th.

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In a book of photographs, essays, and interviews of Yohiji Yamamoto and how he influenced contemporary fashion, “Yamamoto & Yohji” tells the tale of how he became one of the most iconic and influential designers of our time. Through his counter-fashion design theories, techniques, and various collaborations in mixed media, the book explores 40 years of his work and inspiration for the first time.

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We all know Stephen Hawking for his extraordinary life – as one of foremost physicists of our time, he is equally renowned for his lifelong triumph over ALS. But “The Theory of Everything” begins much earlier than this. Directed by James Marsh and based on the book by ex-wife Jane Hawking, the film follows a halcyon college romance between Stephen (Eddie Redmayne) and Jane (Felicity Jones) to the onset of his illness and dissolution of their marriage.

Here are some words on the film from Hawking himself, posted on his Facebook page:

It’s quite something to be the subject of a major film. It makes you realize how short life is when they cut out the boring bits. But in all seriousness, I am honored and humbled by the film that was made. Always support those who struggle and always strive to prevail even when you think you cannot.

I thought Eddie Redmayne portrayed me very well in The Theory of Everything Movie. He spent time with ALS sufferers so he could be authentic. At times, I thought he was me.
Seeing the film has given me the opportunity to reflect on my life. Although I’m severely disabled, I have been successful in my scientific work. I travel widely and have been to Antarctica and Easter Island, down in a submarine and up on a zero gravity flight. One day I hope to go into space.
I’ve been privileged to gain some understanding of the way the universe operates through my work. But it would be an empty universe indeed without the people that I love.

“The Theory of Everything” is set to release in select theaters on November 7.

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Springtime Carnivore (aka Greta Morgan) releases her self-titled debut album that rings of classic folk warmth with poppy undertones. Upbeat drum kicks and whistling combined with songs of wistful ambience lingers throughout the fourteen-track album. Morgan’s recognizable pop-oriented vocals create a summer atmosphere comfortable for any season.

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“Springtime Carnivore” Album is out November 4th via Autumn Tone Records.

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American hip hop duo Run the Jewels, comprised of Killer Mike and El-P, has released their highly-anticipated second full-length studio album Run the Jewels 2.

Run the Jewels 2 is out via Mass Appeal Records.

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“Today, you write an ‘A’ on your jacket and you think you’re an anarchist. Fashion used to be a weapon for the young people to provoke change. What people need to do now is wipe their makeup off.” Ellinor Olovsdotter, stage name “Elliphant”, has just released her newest EP “One More”. Geisha hair, adidas tracksuits, fringe—“Elli”, as her fans know her, covers a broad range of cool in her music videos. The Stockholm-born, LA-based indie pop artist looks kind of like Léa Seydoux meets a new wave of Fever Ray costuming, and her brand of reggae-dubstep sounds like M.I.A. infused Major Lazer.

“One More” EP is out via TEN.

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“Lanvin: I Love You” centers around Alber Elbaz’s relationship with Lanvin. Throughout its pages “Lanvin” showcases the youthfulness that Elbaz has brought to the house, the flagship windows, and Elbaz’s creations. Nearly two hundered compositions and hitherto unpublished sketches by Elbaz make this book a period piece item for Lanvin lovers and fashion followers at large.

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Hedi Slimane poster boy and former frontman of Girls, Christopher Owens has released his album “A New Testament”. The album features contributions from John Anderson, Darren Weiss, and Danny Eisenberg, all of whom played with Owens in Girls.

“A New Testament” is out via Turnstile, September 30

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