Show Your Bones

I recently got the opportunity to see a friend’s mind blowing photography collection and she gave me an incredible first edition Edward Steichen book (!!!). I consider the book one of my most prized possessions and is so exciting to have.  Chances are that if you’ve studied the history of photography in school, you’ve learned about his inventive and truly original style. 

If you haven’t seen any of his work, look for his portraits. The fashion portrait of Gloria Swanson by Steichen below was featured in Vanity Fair (and is in the book!)  Do some research and learn about one of the forefathers of photography.

Also, it has been far too long since “Maps” took over the radio in 2006. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs recently released their new album, It’s Blitz!, which was produced by Nick Launay at Sonic Ranch Studios in Tornillo, Texas.  Not only is Sonic Ranch an incredible recording ranch environment on the Texas/Mexico border, we got to visit it while It’s Blitz! was being recorded.  I’ve had ”Hysteric” on repeat for the past week so I’ve put it up for download for you all.  Make sure to download it and put your speakers on full blast for the ultimate Karen O experience!!!

March 28, 2009

Posted in Main, Personal and tagged hysteric, it's blitz!, matthew taylor ruggieri, steichen, yeah yeah yeahs.