Finally, a book that celebrates two of our favorite things: wine and dogs. Photographers Andrea Jacoby and Marjorie Adams recently published Winery Dogs of New York ($40) , the fourth and latest edition in a collection of books about dogs that work and play at wineries. The vino-loving, canine-adoring couple visited over 70 New York State vineyards to capture the beauty of these lovable winery dogs (seriously, just look at those faces). The... 

The price of the Kindle has been taking a nosedive recently , but some of you still aren’t buying. For those of you who are taking advantage of the new sticker price, you’re going to need to decide on which books to load onto your new tech toy before you take off on your next reading trip. Want some help? I have six books ripe for the picking that satisfy your need for all things geek, entertainment, knowledge, social network, and... 

Whether you’re aware of it or not, there’s a growing debate in the U.S. over food. Led by writers like Michael Pollan, the so-called “Food Movement” questions America’s dietary habits and the production practices we’ve adopted to sustain them. In a similar vein, the New York Times seafood writer (yes they actually have one on staff) Paul Greenberg examines the current state of the global fishing industry and... 

By Andrew Liszewski To commemorate the 10+ years of the Rockstar Games label, which was founded in 1998, the company has worked with German publisher Stiedl to create this 3 volume, 544 page hardcover tome that features everything from original illustrations to wireframe models to advertising to even what inspired the people and places seen in many of their games. It also includes a DVD with behind the scenes exclusive content, and quite honestly,... 

By Andrew Liszewski Some say he can be found standing near the caravan trailer just below the Bugatti Veyron, while others say he’s sitting in the BBC production truck, all we know is he’s called the Stig and his Where’s Stig? picture books from BBC Books means we’ve officially stopped caring where Waldo’s hiding! We know they’re supposed to be just for kids, but the original Where’s Stig? book, illustrated... 

Alan Flusser, author of recognized men’s style books and permanent member of the International Best-Dressed List (yes, there’s a list for that), has recently published his most recent book, Style and the Man ($10) . Essentially an abridged variation of Dressing the Man, The Art of Permanent Fashion (a general reference resource at Gear Patrol), continues with his axioms and beliefs that the every-day man can accomplish style…  Read More →

If you enjoy BBQ in any form whatsoever it’s imperative you own BBQ 25 by Adam Perry Lang. Lang, a classically French-trained chef is a modern-day BBQ savant. His words are simple, his methods foolproof. The results, incomparable. Here, Lang’s collection are 25 of the most popular BBQ recipes and used in 95% percent of all grilling. They’re accessible, inexpensive, and focused on quality. From buying to serving, you’ll... 

The world of high stake, high-profile theft has been glamorized by Hollywood for decades. But what is it actually like? Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World’s Stolen Treasures… Visit gearpatrol.com for the full post.  Read More →

Do you love coffee and e-books? If so, Barnes & Noble has a deal for you. According to PC World, customers who show a B&N barista an open e-book running B&N’s app will receive a free tall cup of coffee . It’s a limited-time offer, so hurry down to your local book megastore before it ends (though, they haven’t announced when that will be). Barnes & Noble hopes this promotion will encourage more customers... 

Anyone who doesn’t have a sprawling home of their own keenly understands the impact clever design can have on maximizing space. If you’re running short on ideas though of what to… Visit gearpatrol.com for the full post.  Read More →

Filed under: iPad Fellow TUAW blogger Michael Grothaus gave us his take on utilizing the iPad as an ebook reader over the weekend. It’s is a good look into some of the down sides of ebook readers like the iPad , Kindle , Sony Reader, et. al. I’m the type of bibliophile that reads a lot of different things at once. I’ll be reading a couple of novels, along with several volumes of manga, …  Read More →

Who says print is dead? In an inspired move sure to make reading about Simpsons trivia feels more scholarly, Wikipedia , along with publishing partner PediaPress , is letting users create custom books from Wikipedia’s enormous wealth of articles. The service is now built directly into Wikipedia via the “create a book” link featured on the sidebar of all Wikipedia articles. After starting the book creator, an additional header... 

Love it or hate it, Facebook has become a world wide online phenomenon. Veteran technology reporter David Kirkpatrick wanted to tell the company’s tale like never before, and enlisted the cooperation of Facebook’s key executives in his research. Don’t assume it’s all roses though. In fact what really caught our eye about this book was the excerpts we read in Fortune about the team’s nascent years and rowdy attitude... 

In a similar move to Shit My Dad Says , the viral internet meme Awkwardfamilyphotos.com has now released a book. Featuring never-before-seen photos, and hilarious stories on just about every uncomfortable family situation you can imagine, it’s a great benchmark to judge your own family by. It also makes Clark Griswald’s life seem amateur. Considering Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are so close around the corner, this is... 

Active Twitter users may already be well aware of the account of 28 year old Justin Halpern, known as @shitmydadsays. Started after he was dumped by his girlfriend and moved back in with his parents… Visit gearpatrol.com for the full post.  Read More →