Good Idea or Bad Idea: “The Devil Wears Prada” 2

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

devilBreak out your cerulean sweaters:

Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs are coming back.

Today, Entertainment Weekly announces the author Lauren Weisberger will release a sequel to TDWP called “Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns.”

It’s slated for a Spring 2013 release, and follows Weisberger’s other three novels, “Everyone Worth Knowing,” “Chasing Harry Winston,” (voted “The Worst Book of the Year” by EW), and “Last Night at Chateau Marmont.”

TDWP was one of the Best Selling books of the decade, and the movie catapulted Hathaway to stardom – and arguably inspired a series of short-lived blogs about misfit fashion insiders.

No movie has been announced – yet.  Is Meryl up for the sequel or is this – like Mean Girls 2 – going straight to Basic Cable?

Well Played, New Yorker

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

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Get Your Paws Off My Book

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

Dior Slipcase Cover Set of Three Low Res

Assouline’s new book for Dior has the most amazing cover.  Hopefully they’ll release it as a poster, too? (Hint, Assouline, hint!)

From Digital To Paper

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

book About a year ago we stumbled across Dear Photograph, the nostalgic blog with the tagline “Take a picture of a picture from the past in the present.”

We featured it as our favorite Site of the Day, checked it frequently, and daydreamed about which childhood photograph’s we’d like to re-shoot/revisit.

So we’re obviously thrilled to hear Dear Photograph is now available in book form, which does seem a bit more fitting considering the context.

Officially hitting shelves today, the book boasts more than 140 never-before-seen Dear Photographs, and even includes a place for you to add in your own entry.

Bottom line: It’s a must-have for your coffee table.

Order a copy here (about $17)

Marshmallow Manual

Friday, May 4th, 2012

marshmallow Behold: An entire book about marshmallows.

Written by Shauna Sever, Marshmallow Madness boasting everything from mallow-inspired cocktails to key lime pie flavored puffs of goodness.

And, yes, the word “puffalicious” can be found several times throughout the text.

In other words, this book is pretty much for anyone who loves stickers and mini-cupcakes (a.k.a. everyone).

In fact, we’re going to go as far as to say Marshmallow Madness is to cookbooks as Lisa Frank is to office supplies.

Go here for 94 pages of spongy confections ($17)

Tag! And a Word Game…

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

IMG_4301This month, our friends at The Paris Review publish their 200th literary journal (from New York City – not Paris).

To celebrate, they asked some of their favorite New Yorkers – including our digital director, Faran – to wear their famous logo on Facebook!

This graffiti post is dedicated to their smartypants staff.

It’s also a verbal challenge:

What’s the best phrase you can make that includes all the consecutive letters to “POST NO BILLS”?

The mystery tagger at left went for an Occupy Wall Street statement.

What will yours do?!

Leave your entries in the comments section below.

(Oh, and if you have graffiti you think belongs on the NYLON blog, send it over!  Email faran@nylonmag.com with your photos.)

Here is a Children’s Book About Vegans

Friday, April 27th, 2012

animalsToday, CNN discusses a new children’s book called “Vegan Is Love.”

Written and illustrated by Ruby Roth, the story chronicles factory farming, lab testing, and animal abuse.

It is aimed at seven-year-olds.

Many critics claim the book is extremist, and that it could put children’s health at risk if they stick to an all-vegan diet, especially if they’re already picky eaters.

Roth and her supporters claim the real protests should be aimed at the American food industry, and not a book that wants you to eat Tofurkey.

Meanwhile, we just want to know:

When is there gonna be a book called “My mommy is a fashion editor.” ?!

Behold: The Android Photo Book

Friday, April 27th, 2012

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If you’ve got an iPhone, chances are you use Instagram, Hipstamatic or Camera Awesome to beautify your pictures. But what if you’ve got a Droid with a full photo album and a longing for some really awesome effects?

Behold “The Android Photography” book, Jolie O’Dell’s one stop shop for snapshot how-to’s. The guide helps you sharpen your skills when it comes to colors, filters and angles so you can learn to take flawless photos that would make anyone jealous. Plus, it keeps you in the know about all the Droid apps that are worth the download.  (Besides, you know, Instagram.)

Get it for $10 here, and if you decide not to share the tips with your iPhone friends… we don’t blame you.

–SARAH WASILAK

Nothing But The Truth

Friday, April 13th, 2012

scandalousFact: Historical non-fiction is not everyone’s first choice read.

But a Scandalous!, by Hallie Fryd, might just be the exception to the rule.

By a approaching shocking true-life events with a tabloid-esque wit, Fryd’s writing is just as captivating as any mystery novel.

Featuring 50 scandals from the 20th century, Scandalous! discusses some of the juiciest stories in pop culture, politics and entertainment- without skimping on the nitty-gritty facts.

Buy it for $12.99 here.

– CAROLYN AMURAO

fortunes minus the cookies

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

dFact: you would have to really, really love Chinese food to collect 365 different fortune cookies.

If the thought of thousands of egg rolls makes you a little queasy, then here is an alternative.

The new book A Year of Fortunes includes a separate fortune, each one dated for an entire year.

Bonus: each one is perforated, so you can rip them out for yourself or your friends.

Buy it here for $14….which is definitely more cost-effective than 365 days of takeout.