ONE OF OUR CURRENT FAVOURITE BOOKS

This book has been in stock at Material for a few weeks now and I was flicking through it the other day and just had to tell you about it. It is a fantastic photographic account of many backstage antics on some of the most famous sets in film history as documented by Mary Ellen Mark. Over the past 40 years, Mark has been given unprecedented access behind the scenes to create beautiful forthright pictures of actors and actresses such as Catherine Deneuve, Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson and Johnny Depp as well as some of the world's most celebrated directors.



It was a troublesome task picking out my favourites to show you as there are so many great photographs in this publication but I do adore this one of Burton sitting with one of the 40 trained squirrels that sorted nuts and attacked Veruca Salt in his remake of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory...


...and this is a truly beautiful photograph of the late Patrick Swayze at home in California in 1995...


...plus no one can resist photograph of Belushi particularly when posing for a mugshot, which, in turn, brings me on to another wonderful photography book that caught my attention again recently called mugshots a fantastic and compelling photographic account of the famous, infamous and most wanted.

Seen Behind the Scene
Hardback | 290 x 214 mm | 264 pp
168 black and white photographs
£35.00

Mugshots
270 B/W Illustrations | 288 pages | 7 1/2 x 9 1/16
£19.99


I shall be putting these titles on our online shop very soon.

4 WONDERFUL HANDPRINTED BOOKS BY OTTOBOOKS

Samples pages from Work




Samples pages from Work




Samples pages from The Stranger



Samples pages from The Stranger

New in at Material London this week are 4 beautiful hand printed books by Ottobooks.

The four books are designed, printed and published by Otto
with poetry by Benjamin Heathcote

- Musical Chairs
- Races
- Work
- The Stranger

A6, screen printed with 2 colours in an edition of 100 and priced at £13.
All are the same format and feature a wrap-around super sleeve and a fold-out double page spread.

Otto has been self-publishing artists' books since 1995.
He also illustrates for international newspapers and magazines, specialising in political and economic subjects.
Accordingly, his books are illustration-based, the visual narratives dealing with social and political issues in the tradition of Constructivist Designers of the early 20th Century.
He regularly exhibits at book fairs, and his books are sold in Artists' book shops. (including BookArtBookShop, Kaleid Editions, V&A, Whitechapel Gallery Shop, Ebert&Weber-Berlin, Edinburgh Print Makers, Spike Print Studios-Bristol)

About Benjamin Heathcote:
Benjamin Heathcote is a poet based in Hackney, London
He describes his writing as "The lyrical antidote to all modern nonsense."

BEAR ON BIKE NOW SOLD OUT!

The Bear on Bike screen print by Nick Morley has now officially sold out. The final one cycled out of the door of Material today and we wish him all the best with his new owner.

If you regrettably missed out this time, not to worry, a fantastic new print by Nick will be arriving at Material very soon so watch this space for more info.

For more information about Nick and his creative antics, you can visit his website.

SOLVE THE RIDDLE AND GET 10% OFF!

Every week for the next month we will be posting a new riddle on the blog for you to solve. If you can solve the riddle you will receive 10% off your purchase when you shop online- just put the answer into the promo box when you check out.

GET YOUR FINGERS GREEN & GROW YOUR OWN...

Summer has arrived so celebrate this great weather and the opportunity to finally to get into the garden and do a spot of planting and pruning with this wonderful print by Maureen Valfort.

Designer & illustrator Maureen Valfort works using type, pencils, ink, scissors. A member of East London Printmakers, she has previously worked on campaigns for Habitat and enjoys using different technologies and mediums and collaborating with others when the opportunity arises.

The print is available in store at Material.
£160 framed / £100 unframed

ADOPT A CHARITY SHOP ORPHAN TODAY

Just arrived at Material today are these wonderful Charity Shop Orphans. Each orphan is given a family identity and their ornamental beauty and significance is recreated, redefining their place in the world.

Come and see Raul Marsh, Bob Hardhammer, Nanni Mprretti and friends at Material Carnaby St and possible even adopt one to take home.

WALL STICKERS BY WOOZY

New in at Material are these wonderful vinyl wall stickers by Woozy.

Born from the mind of two creative designers, specialising in illustration, decorative graphics and concept design, Woozy's aim is to create and stimulate spaces using brand new techniques as a fresh, innovative, alternative to traditional decoration.

The collection is totally conceptualized designed and produced by us to offer a product that is 100% handmade.

The stickers are specifically designed for wall application, but they are equally suitable for windows, mirrors, doors, laptops and phones and for any other clean and dry surface.

They are easy to remove and don't leave any mark. Damage on paintwork may happen only if the wall is not in good condition. Stickers may be applied only once.

Woozy are also available for customization services for people who want to create a truly unique and original space.

The design pictured "Life" is available in store.

Kit size: 14,8x22 cm
Application: 1,5mt x 1,5mt
Price £9.00

Visit us in store to view the full range.