Monthly Archives: May 2010
5.31.2010
NOMAG Digital Issue #3 – Jules Bates
In our third and final installment of digitizing the legendary punk publication NOMAG, we offer a glimpse into an issue dedicated to the passing of photographer Jules Bates, who was a large part of the magazine. Jules was killed in a motorcycle accident while either leaving or arriving to his photo studio at 4th and Normandie in Los Angeles on September 26th, 1982. This issue features lots of his photography, as well as an obituary written by Bruce Kalberg himself. The cover features Suzi Gardner (of L7) and Patrice Rapose, photographed by Bob Seidemann.
Be sure to check out our first ...
5.27.2010
Warriors Of Radness Presents: John’s WOR
Introducing a collaboration collection from Warriors of Radness and John’s called, appropriately, John’s WOR. For this proejct, we’ve put together pieces influenced by the subtle earth tones and surf flavor of the 1970s, in style with the vibe of John’s store out in Japan. Highlight items are subtle 2 tone corduroy shorts, hand drawn ethnic print in both a t-shirt and walk short, and 2 t-shirt designs. All items are manufactured right here in Los Angeles. They are only available in Japan at John’s and associated shops, but can be found here in the USA exclusively at Reserve in Los ...
5.25.2010
Freshjive Spring 2010 Online Sale
On sale now in our online store is Freshjive’s Spring 2010 collection. Save on recent favorites.
Free shipping with $100 purchase.
Shop Freshjive now: http://www.reservestoreonline.com/freshjive
5.24.2010
Reserve LA Presents: WOR Radio
Introducing WOR Radio. For this premiere show we’ve got Charlie Smith hosting and interviewing Costa Mesa beach party ambassadors Indian Burn,who are headlining the Gonz! Summer 2010 launch event this Friday May 28 at Space 15 Twenty.
Stay tuned in the coming month for more WOR radio installments, including one featuring WOR recording artist Gantez Warrior.
[Audio clip: view full post to listen]
MP3: WOR Radio #1 – Indian Burn (Pt. 1)
[53:49 | 62MB]
5.24.2010
NOMAG Digital Issue #2 – Geza X
For our second installment of digitizing the legendary publication, Reserve LA offers a glimpse into one of the more unique issues of NOMAG. This issue has a feature article on Geza X, a crucial part of the 80’s punk scene, and includes an extremely rare flexi vinyl of Geza X’s “Mean Mr. Mommy Man”. The cover features Rick Wilder of the Mau Maus, photographed by Frank Gargani.
[Audio clip: view full post to listen]Geza X – Mean Mr. Mommy Man
[1:28 | 2.1MB]
Stay tuned, as we will be providing digitized editions of NOMAG on our blog weekly leading up to the exhibit ...
5.23.2010
Plane Crashes
You may think, why make a book about plane crashes? What’s the point? However, upon first glance into Plane Crashes you begin to realize the purpose of Beryl Frank’s work. Detailing some of the most horrific aviation disasters of the 20th century, Frank captures the destruction of devastating plane crashes from around the world. In a way, the images within provide a context by which to understand the experience of a plane crash.
Excerpt from the book:
“Over 100 illustrations as well as clearly written text an accurate statistics show the awesome horror to plane crashes, whether the plane be the large ...
5.19.2010
Reserve Store Archive: Fucking Awesome Blowout
The Reserve Store Archive presents the Fucking Awesome blowout sale. Goods as low as $10.
Free shipping with $100 purchase.
Shop Fucking Awesome products now: http://www.reservestorearchive.com/fuckingawesome
5.18.2010
Reserve LA Presents: NOMAG by Bruce Kalberg
Reserve LA offers a glimpse into LA’s early 80s, punk rock scene via NOMAG.
Edited and published by LA’s punk rock cultural anthropologist Bruce Kalberg, NOMAG featured content against the popular media grain. Filled with controversial contributions from some of LA’s most noted punk icons including Black Flag and Social Distortion, NOMAG blazed a trail for later alternative publications and serves as a time capsule of one of the great pop culture shifts of the early 1980s.
Now for the first time, NOMAG will exist digitally. We will be providing digitized editions of NOMAG on our blog weekly leading up ...
5.18.2010
Warriors Of Radness Spring 2010, Part 3
The Warriors of Radness summer line has just arrived at Reserve. You can also shop Warriors Of Radness through our online shop here. View the full collection on the Warriors Of Radness website here. Phone orders available, call the shop at (323) 651-0131.
Our buddy Moses Berkson photographed the guys from Gantez Warrior for this collection. Gantez Warrior consists of 3 extremely talented 18 year old surfers from Costa Mesa. They’ve also been in the recording studio working on a record to be coming out this year on WOR records.
Designed out of Los Angeles, California, Warriors of Radness (WOR) embodies a ...
5.17.2010
Contraband of War
Detailing the remarkable journey of William Henry Singleton, Contraband of War tells the story of Singleton’s life and upbringing. Born into slavery and later escaping, Singleton’s story paints an accurate portrayal of African American life in the 1800’s. Told from the perspective of Singleton, the book provides a glimpse into the life of Singleton, allowing readers to empathize with his experiences, while relating the plight of slavery.
Excerpt from the Book:
“William Henry Singleton (1834-1938) was born a slave in New Bern, North Carolina. Soon after the outbreak of the Civil War, he ran away from the Singleton plantations and became the ...
5.10.2010
Candid Little Rock
In the 80’s, people were out, and people were living. No matter where you were at, or what you were doing, whether in Hollywood, California, or Little Rock, Arkansas it seemed as though folks were out and living for the moment. Compiling a collection of iconic black and white photographs, six photographers set out to capture the essence of Little Rock, Arkansas through the people that inhabited the city. Shooting everything from architecture and design, to police men and civilians, Candid Little Rock honestly portrays Arkansas living in the 80’s.
Exerpt from the Preface:
August House compiled a book of black-and-white ...
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