Tag Archives: Photography
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 ...
6.1.2010
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 ...
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 ...
5.10.2010
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 ...
4.28.2010
The Photography Of Bruce Kalberg / Bruce Caen
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 ...
4.19.2010
A Closer Look: Grant Rohloff at Reserve LA
Currently displaying at the store are all prints from the Grant Rohloff photography exhibit, which will remain on display through May 20th. Small prints are available now in our online shop HERE.
For inquiries on all large framed prints, please call the shop at (323) 651-0131.
4.12.2010
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.
3.31.2010
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 ...
3.29.2010
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 ...
2.8.2010
Bodyscapes: A Celebration
A beautiful book of black and white nudes from photographer Martin H. Schreiber. Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, Martin Schreiber immigrated to the United States in 1952. During the turbulent ’60’s, he dropped out of college and fatefully joined the Army, where he went to photo lab school. Taking up photography full time after the service, Schreiber went on to teach and lecture at the New School/Parsons in New York. Returning to his European roots, he presently lives outside Paris. His work has been published internationally in every major magazine and has been the subject of over 40 group and solo ...
8.19.2009
HERMAN LEONARD PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
The Reserve Store Presents: The Photography of Herman Leonard.
Including a special performance by Joey Altruda & his Cocktail Crew.
Saturday, August 29th, 8PM-11PM
420 N. Fairfax Ave. 90036
Brought to you by Freshjive & Etnies Plus for the premiere release of their shoe collaboration.
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