Monthly Archives: June 2010
6.21.2010
Reserve Radio Presents: The Town Cryer
South Africa 2010 World Cup
Just in time for the 2010 South Africa World Cup, our friend Mathieu Schreyer has put together a mix of diverse sounds of African music. You can also find Mathieu every Friday night from midnight to 3am on KCRW, and on Tuesday nights live at Bar Marmont in West Hollywood. Lastly, check out his new shirt label, Unknown Soldier.
Tracklist:
The Nigerian Police Force Band – Asiko Mi Ni
K. Frimpong & His Cubanos Fiestas – Kyenkyen Bi Adi M’Awu
Super Boiro Band – So I Si Sa
Keni Okulolo – You Can Only Live But Once
Peter King – African Dialects
The ...
6.21.2010
Wink: Instant Design
As a source of insight and inspiration for many young journalists, Terry Jones’ 1990 work, Wink: Instant Design was a defining book that served as influence for much of the print and advertising industries for years to come. Compiling an assortment of compelling imagery, Wink is an accurate look into the prevailing designs of the early 90’s, seen through the eyes of Terry Jones.
$60, phone orders available. Call the shop at (323) 651-0131.
6.14.2010
NY Rocker
Known as one of the most influential and widely read American publications of its kind, the NY Rocker has cemented its place within the history of American pop culture. Founded by Alan Betrock and published by Andy Schwartz, NY Rocker rose to national fame as one of the preeminent punk/new wave publication of its time.
$30, phone orders available. Call the shop at (323) 651-0131.
6.7.2010
Bruce Kalberg Exhibit Recap
Reserve would like to extend a special thanks to everyone in attendance last Thursday for Bruce Kalberg’s photography exhibit. We released an extremely limited run of deadstock NOMAG copies which are still available at the shop. If you missed out, you can catch a closer look at Bruce’s photographs on Freshjive.com’s new Exhibits section HERE. Additionally, the exhibit will be displaying at Reserve through August.
6.7.2010
The Milton Glaser Poster Book
As one of the most celebrated graphic designers of the 20th century, Milton Glaser’s work spans over three decades, creating iconic imagery to relate pertinent messages about society at large. The creator of the ‘I Love NY’ design, Milton’s ‘77 poster book is filled with colorful full page illustrations. An excellent source of inspiration for designers and creatives alike, Milton Glaser’s Poster Book is a journey into one of designs greatest thinkers.
Excerpt from the book:
“Milton Glaser is a romantic visionary whose surrealistic is reminiscent of the monsters framing two famous Italian Villas, Villa Palagonia in Sicily and Bomarzo. His unusual ...
6.2.2010
Freshjive Summer 2010
Now available at Reserve LA is Freshjive’s Summer 2010 Collection. Check out the last stage of Freshjive’s aesthetic metamorphosis. This Summer collection features a variety of cut and sew, button down shirts and shorts along with swim trunks, tanks, and a mix of both lightweight and heavyweight graphic tees.
Click HERE to purchase online now, or visit the shop:
Reserve LA
420 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone orders also available: (323) 651-0131
6.2.2010
Freshjive Introduces New Blog
For years Freshjive has researched the depths of culture for unique influences, ideas, and stories, some of which were published in the first Freshjive Propagandist book in 2004. Freshjive is now proud to present their new blog at www.freshjive.com. This premiere month will see stories and reviews on Mick Haggerty, Ed Colver, LA’s Skid Row, Seymour Chwast, our collection of vinyl 45s, photographs from abandoned storage facilities, archival images, and much more.
Highlighting the launch of the Freshjive blog is a video feature interviewing NOMAG publisher and curator Bruce Kalberg, whose photography will be showcased at Reserve LA this coming Thursday. ...
6.1.2010
Warriors Of Radness Presents: Gourmet & WOR
Introducing the Marina Del Rey collection, a collaboration between Warriors of Radness and Gourmet releasing in conjunction with the Tre WOR co-branded shoe.
Situated in Los Angeles County, just south of Venice, Marina Del Rey is one of the largest man-made small boat harbors in the United States. It is the carefree capital of LA County. Its many fancy shore side restaurants and yacht clubs seem a far distance from the hustle and flow of Los Angeles on a whole.
This sea green inspired collection reflects the listless cool of this affluent coastal community and is perfect for a champagne, sailing date ...
6.1.2010
Freshjive Special Edition: LA Revenge Tee
We wanted Boston, now let’s take ‘em out! LA Revenge Tee available at Reserve Fairfax, Reserve Online and selected retailers. $30.
Buy online now HERE.
Or visit the store:
Reserve LA
420 N. Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
6.1.2010
This Thursday: Bruce Kalberg Photography
Freshjive presents the Bruce Kalberg / Bruce Caen photography exhibit at Reserve.
Thursday June 3rd, 7:00-11:00 PM
Reserve Store
420 N. Fairfax
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Bruce Kalberg
From 1979-1984 Bruce Kalberg photographed virtually every band and personality against the backdrop of the first rush of Punk Rock in Los Angeles and Hollywood. As publisher and chief creative force behind NO MAGAZINE (NOMAG) Bruce photographed both the music and art scene nightly in his studio in Echo Park creating a portrait of fashion and underground culture like no one else. This was the real culture made up of outsiders, losers, immigrants, Punk Rockers from generation one ...
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