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Handmade in Japan

Handmade in Japan is a new book by Gestalten that lets you discover the exceptional artistry and rich traditions being kept alive by Japanese artisans in the 21st century through their perfectly crafted goods. The book takes a look inside the workshops of the country’s artisans, showing their handmade processes using sustainable materials and disco...read more

Sailing The Seas

Since the dawn of time, exploring the world by boat has been seen as the pinnacle of freedom. This new release by Gestalten chronicles a series of adventures from the perspective of a new generation of seafarers. Guiding the reader to remote corners of the world, Sailing the Seas marries stunning photography with detailed technical itineraries, map...read more

Accidental Wes Anderson

Accidentally Wes Anderson is a hugely successful Instagram page where a community of more than one million fans share beautifully strange places that seem plucked from the distinctive visual style of the wonderful world of Anderson´s films. This hardbound book, authorized by the filmmaker himself, showcases stunning photographs of real-life places ...read more

Pocket Ref

If there is one book you´d want in our bug-out bag if the internet ever blew up, this is it. Pocket Ref (now in its 4th edition) is a concise all-purpose pocket-sized reference book loaded with more than 850 pages featuring abundant information on many subjects, with hundreds of graphics, maps, formulas, constants and conversions. If you need to kn...read more

Epic Hikes Of The World

After revealing the world´s most epic biking routes, Lonely Planet now reveals the most Epic Hikes of the World, with the most incredible treks and trails out there. With stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, the guide is organized by continent, and each hike gets a first-p...read more

Tiny House

As property prices continue to skyrocket, the trend for small apartments and small houses is growing. Tiny House features 250 amazing small spaces that will make you want to downsize, declutter and live a freer, simpler, happier life. Curated by the founder of the popular @tinyhouse Instagram feed, this inspiration book is filled with photographs o...read more

The Biggest Bluff

The Biggest Bluff is a new captivating read by Maria Konnikova, a New York Times bestselling author with a PhD in Psychology that having never played Poker, went into a life-changing run as a professional poker player, under the wing of a legend of the game. She didn´t even know the rules when she approached Erik Seidel, Poker Hall of Fame inductee...read more

Ernest Hemingway Signature Set

America´s most celebrated writer, Ernest Hemingway wrote some of the most well known literature of the 20th century. The Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winner had the ability to tell the story simply and yet profoundly. This Ernest Hemingway Signature Set salutes one of the most influential writers on modern literature, and boasts beautifully custom-desi...read more

Living On Water

Living on Water is a hardcover architecture book that shows off some amazing homes that were designed and built with water as a main element, be it as a landscape scenario or really as part of its decor. This stunning book will let you drool over beautiful houses all over the world. It is divided by three different categories with a different water...read more

Camp Cocktails

There is no denying the thrill of drinking outdoors and the sense of community it brings when people gather around a fire. Camp Cocktails is a new book for day trippers, adventurers, campers, and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Penned by Emily Vikre, co-founder and President of Vikre Distillery, this beautifully illustrated book is packed with ever...read more

The Elements Of A Home

Have you ever been curious about the stories behind your everyday household objects and furnishings? From the importance of the clink of ice in a cocktail shaker to the devilish development of cutlery, Amy Azzarito’s book The Elements of a Home: Curious Histories behind Everyday Household Objects, from Pillows to Forks tells the tales of more than ...read more

Cliffhanger

Climbing has definitely captured the world´s attention, turning the sport into a cultural phenomenon. Cliffhanger is a new book that explores the most notable aspects of this fascinating activity, using breathtaking imagery and in-depth stories, it will give you a complete look at the world of this outdoor pursuit, both as a sport and a lifestyle, ...read more

100 Side Hustles

Now that we are all at home self-isolating, this is the perfect time to seek some inspiration for your next big money making idea. 100 Side Hustles is a full-color ideabook that features 100 stories of regular people launching successful side businesses that almost anyone can do. It is packed with unexpected ideas for making extra money without qui...read more

Eat Your Greens!

There is no better time than right now to make sure you have all you need to fight viral infections. There are many ways of boosting your immune system, and one of the most important is to eat plenty of fruits and veggies. Eat Your Greens! is a new book packed with tasty and simple vegetable-based recipes to prepare at home. The book introduces mor...read more

How To

Now that we are all at home self-isolating, this is the perfect time to learn some new life skills. In this new book, How to Send Smoke Signals, Pluck a Chicken, & Build an Igloo: Plus 75 Additional Skills You Never Knew You Needed, you will learn how to do everything the title implies with step-by-step directions and colorful illustrat...read more

Bowl Stories

The current situation dictates that the majority of us stay home. This means a lot of days of home cooking ahead of us, and most of the time we won´t have the patience to cook a full meal. Bowl Stories is for those moments you feel like a quick snack, it is packed with recipes that are easy but sophisticated and will inspire you to cook. ...read more

The Watch

Watch lovers rejoice! New book "The Watch" is one hell of a classy way to learn watch history. The gloriously illustrated new book traces the evolution of watches through the 20th century, showing how the watch, in all its forms, evolved. It charts the early rise of the wristwatch, shows how the cataclysmic events of the Wall Street Crash unexpecte...read more

August 2020 Editors Picks

Find one-of-a-kind gifts and discover new trends with our Editors Picks. Our team of editors run you through this month’s must-have, must-know and must-see gear. We are constantly on the prowl for the coolest stuff, travel essentials for life on the road, new smooth and stylish fashion pieces, new adventure ready gear, new tech stuff and accessories for your everyday carry. Here are a ...

September 2020 Finds On Huckberry

Back again this month, we have teamed up with our good friends at Huckberry to update our custom, curated BTS Shop. We have picked the most exciting fresh deals this month, with some great opportunities to get your hands on the coolest apparel and travel gear for an active lifestyle and outdoor adventures. Check out our new curated list of some of the coolest pro...

September 2020 Finds On Uncrate Supply

In our a new monthly installment, we head over to Uncrate Supply to highlight some of our favorite pieces worthy of your setup. These guys stock pretty much everything, from objects of desire, EDC gear and urban garb, to tools of the trade. And nine times out of ten they will be black. This month we highlight some of our favorite products where you can expect an elev...