Archive for January, 2009

This is the printer we use to make Giant Robot. Our print shop actually hooked us up with this gigantic Epson and a G5 so we can make our own proofs rather than spend $15 a sheet. I can’t believe they made us pay that in the past. Imagine, about 90 pages at $15 a sheet, many times a year for many years. Now it’s just the cost of the toner and paper. Some of you out there have experiences making print mags or catalogs. It’s tougher and tougher to get things in print done. The costs are actually just as high, the shipping is a pure killer, and the support in ads and sales are harder to gather. It’s our 15th year in 2009. We have our worries just like everyone else.

That’s co-editor Martin Wong, staring at the printer. Even though it’s cool and great, you’d still think that with technology, the proofs would Read more

Here we are folks! Episode number two. a special little Friday treat for you.

NOTE: the producers of this clip in no way condone the making or use of Angel Dust.

good article about SKATEISTAN (Afghanistan’s first dedicated skateboard school) in the NYTimes.

photo: Tyler Hicks/The New York Times

more info here.

Stereo recently posted this sick clip of Till Zu Dohna, one of their International team riders on the come up from Germany.  This kid’s got good style and kills it for sure. Enjoy!

San news yesterday of John Martyn’s passing. A true guitar virtuoso and unique musician. RIP.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n7KUUUdIOg

BIKES & HIKES, PART 4 – “HANDLEBARS”
Here is a small collection of handlebar portraits I’ve shot while riding around town.

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Dan Funderburgh is killing it with his amazing laser cut pieces and wallpaper designs. he recently updated his site.

Anyone remember this?

Welcome to the second of many Club Mumble Member Interviews to come. As mentioned in interview 1, I’m keeping the intros short and letting the interviews speak for themselves so, without further ado, I present Mr. Bryce Kanights…

What’s your job title and what does your job consist of on a day to day?
I’m a freelance photographer and I also work as a marketing consultant. On any given day I’m either outside or indoors in the studio working behind a lens or keyboard on a project or two. At the moment I have several irons in the fire with projects on my plate.

What advice would you give to somebody who wants to do what you do for a living?
My advice would be to get out there and absorb as much as possible from others and books. Observe and study lighting and shot for the love of it and not for financial reward. Be prepared to work long hours and weekends. Save at least a couple hours of your day for “your own” skateboarding and sanity.

Tell us about your photo show at the Department.
The Renegades and Role Models show highlights assorted characters that I’ve photographed in skateboarding over the years. For the past three months I’ve Read more