Keith Haring: Future Primeval

A collection of various works, this book aims to capture the spirit of Keith Haring’s art, from his quick-draw graffiti art on black paper covering unsold advertising spaces in New York subways, to his large-scale canvases/murals and decorative and pop art output. Contributors to the text include William Burroughs and Timothy Leary. $20, phone orders available. Call the shop at (323) 651-0131.
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Freshjive Wants YOU

Attention blogosphere! Freshjive Mfg. Company (Freshjive, Warriors of Radness, GONZ!, Reserve) is seeking interns in their art department. Must be skilled in Adobe CS4, WordPress, and/or social media outlets such as Facebook & Twitter. Also seeking interns with photography and/or video editing skills. Must have reliable transportation and a laptop. Normal internships range for 3 months, 2-3 days a week. School credits available. Please send portfolio (or a link) and resume to: hassan@freshjive.net
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Rohloff Exhibit Recap

Thanks to everyone for making it out to Reserve for last Thursdays Grant Rohloff exhibit, Kyle Maclennan’s film screening of Scattered Archives, and the live performance of Gantez Warrior. Coming up soon will be another blog post related to Rohloff’s photographs.
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Inside Racquetball

Perfect for summer, this book is a great illustrative step-by-step guide on how to kill it in racquetball, the 70’s way. You’ll be pro in no time. Just look at those outfits! Excerpt from preface: “In Inside Racquetball, the official guide to the sport, Chuck Leve, executive secretary of the International Racquetball Association, discusses the winning techniques of such national champions as Charlie Brumfield, Bill Schmidtke, Craig Finger, Ron Rubenstein, Steve Keeley, and Paul Lawrence. His instructions on the type of racquet and ball to use, the proper grip and stroke, serves and serve returns, and offensive and defensive shots all presented ...
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Reserve LA Spotlight: Screw Magazine

To coincide with the release of Freshjive’s Spring 2010 collaboration t-shirt with Screw Magazine, Reserve has stocked a limited amount of vintage issues of Screw, as well as a special edition Screw Magazine vintage wristwatch. Screw is a weekly pornographic magazine aimed at heterosexual men and published in the United States. It was first published in 1968 by Al Goldstein as a response to a burgeoning sexual revolution and to the supposedly air-brushed soft-pedaled sexuality in magazines such as Playboy. Available in-store only, phone orders accepted. Call the shop at (323) 651-0131, or visit us at: Reserve 420 N. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036
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Reserve Presents: The Reserve Store Archive

Introducing the Reserve Store Archive site featuring discontinued and deadstock styles by Freshjive, Fucking Awesome, Warriors of Radness, and more. Select from tees, jackets, hats, tops and bottoms, including a $10.00 section. Free shipping with $100 purchase. http://www.reservestorearchive.com/
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Grateful Dead Family Album

Drugs, drugs, and more drugs. One of the finer and large tomes of the Dead, the greatest touring band ever. Rare photos, concert dates, orgies, more drugs, rock, San Francisco birthing the 60’s movement… it’s all here. This book has rare photos and quotes given by the band members and other friends and musicians, spanning from their Haight & Ashbury era, the Kool Aid Acid Tests, throughout the 70’s and 80’s, and the early 90’s. Excerpt from preface: “’The more things change the more they remain the same.’ How fitting when applied to the Grateful Dead and the ...
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Mick Haggerty For Freshjive

Chances are you might not have heard the name Mick Haggerty. Maybe you have if you’ve done research on some of the most influential graphic designers of the late 20th century. Or perhaps you worked in the music industry during the heyday of vinyl record cover art. One thing we’re sure of is the designs he’s created over the years have left an indelible mark on the history of rock n’ roll art. The 2 shirts out now are rare images from Mick’s long body of work. Click here to buy now from our online store.
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Grant Rohloff For Warriors Of Radness

Introducing 3 special edition t shirts in collaboration with Grant Rohloff, including 2 of famed renegade Los Angeles surfer Miki Dora. The 3 shirts are titled Malibu Pit, Malibu, and Oh No! This release coincides with an exhibition of Grant’s photography on April 8th at the Reserve store in Los Angeles. Grant Rohloff (1935-1989), Surf Photographer & Filmmaker Grant Rohloff was born in Hollywood, California in 1935 and started surfing in the early 50’s. Grant’s love of surfing and fascination with watching other surfers led him first to a brief apprenticeship with John Severson (Surfer Magazine founder/and surf ...
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Warriors Of Radness Spring 2010, Part 2

Available at Reserve now. View the full collection here. Phone orders available, call the shop at (323) 651-0131. Designed out of Los Angeles, California, Warriors of Radness (WOR) embodies a stylistic point-of-view that is unique to a surf-city lifestyle. From Malibu Surfrider Beach to the multicultural surroundings that make up greater Los Angeles, WOR’s philosophical spirit is rooted in an unwavering, imaginative idea that modern beach style should be as diverse and creative as the fun-loving individuals who wear it.
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Eros Vol. 1, Number 3

In 1962, American author, editor, publisher and photo-journalist Ralph Ginzburg began publication of his first major work, Eros, which was a quarterly hardbound periodical containing articles and photo-essays on love and sex. Herb Lubalin was the art director and second on the masthead. Only four issues of Eros were published, largely because Ginzburg was indicted under federal obscenity laws for the fourth issue. Issue no. 3 was centered on an 18-page photo shoot of the recently deceased Marilyn Monroe (the pictures were taken by Bert Stern six weeks before her passing). It also features ...
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WOR Kicks Off Spring With Surf Madness

Please join Reserve for the Warriors of Radness (WOR) Spring 2010 launch party featuring a collaborative exhibition of Grant Rohloff vintage surf photos, a screening of the upcoming surf film Scattered Archives by Kyle MacLennan, and a live performance by Gantez Warrior. Thursday April 8th, 7:00-11:00 PM Reserve Store 420 N. Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA 90036 This event is hosted by Rick Klotz and sponsored by the Malibu Surfing Association, Primo Beer, Surfer Magazine and Sabre Eyewear. About Featured Artists: Grant Rohloff (1935-1989), Surf Photographer & Filmmaker Grant Rohloff was born in Hollywood, California in 1935 and started surfing in the ...
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