Room 100 rocks on… We’re just checking in. If you’re new to this bi-weekly blog, brought to you by Thompson Hotels–the subtle-luxury inn collective about to be globe-hopping over the pond to London this Fall, with the new London Belgraves … Read More
With his bitchy new tome, literary journeyman Paul Theroux blows the lid on travel writing, and a half-century of, oh, the places he went (and you didn’t). If there’s a summer book to read, and look like you’re a smart-ass … Read More
“The Big New York Sandwich Book” is a recipe for gaining weight as it is a guilty pleasure. Sara Reistad-Long and Jean Tang have culled recipes and histories of the Big Apple’s most iconic eateries for their scrumptious new tome, … Read More
New monograph features exclusive images of the design deity that is Los Angeles by the late-great architecture photographer Julius Shulman Seven decades of love for L.A. is evident in “Julius Shulman Los Angeles: The Birth of a Modern Metropolis” by … Read More
Judy Linn captures Patti Smith in portraits of the artist as a young woman Before Patti Smith really became a “rock star” – not that she ever followed the well-worn route of some contemporaries – she was a struggling poet, … Read More
New book of nudes from the great Frank De Mulder keeps it “Pure”. “Pure,” the title of famed Belgian photographer Frank De Mulder’s new book from German uber-luxury publisher teNeues, is a bit of a double entendre. It refers to … Read More
Ross MacDonald’s classic pulp fictions get a reissue. Ross MacDonald isn’t as well known as Chandler and Hammett in the pantheon of classic L.A. noir, but we’re not alone in thinking he’s easily their equal – or better. Best known … Read More
Photographer Jerry Schatzberg’s new tome captures the hottest blondes of the modest of decades. In the annals of classic fashion photography, Jerry Schatzberg’s name isn’t as well known as it ought to be. That’s because the accomplished lens man has … Read More
Deepak Chopra launches media platform MYMAG at Thompson Beverly Hills-everybody say “ohm.” The stars came out at the Thompson Beverly Hills launch party for Deepak Chopra’s new personalized media platform, MYMAG, last month. Revelers and spirituality seekers included Rick Rubin, … Read More
New Hungarian art-and-fashion glossy is rife with sexy-time. Hungary’s hot new fashion and art magazine The Room – the name could very well have been inspired by a stay at The Thompson – is making waves for a signature sexy … Read More
A new book celebrates the coolest dudes and their wheels, from Dean to McQueen. James Dean, Steve McQueen and Paul Newman are all justly celebrated in the pantheon of stylish cool. Beyond their ability to project that on the big … Read More
Designer Victoria Hagan This year, Elle Décor named her as one of the top 25 designers on the globe who “define our world.” When it comes to letting the outdoors in, with all the “white stuff,” she’s the princess of … Read More
Totally-rad new book traces the lines of urban and graffiti art. Featuring the never-before-published works of 150 street artists-among them Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Banksy (who wrote the preface)-”Trespass” is a must-buy for anyone that finds the beauty in … Read More
New ‘book trailer’ for illustrated fairy tale guide is Halloween-ready. Here’s something new: a “book trailer” for Modern Fairies, Dwarves, Goblins & Other Nasties, a new children’s book that parents will love too, written by journalist and “tween” author Lesley … Read More
The debonair ‘Bright Lights, Big City’ author is more the country gent now, but his powers with the word have never been keener. Pour yourself a 79 Krug Clos du Mesnil, ’71 La Tache, and stay for a while. The … Read More
