Book of the Day > Twenty-Five Bootleg 8-Tracks. Published by Sound Unseen.

"Through no fault of his own, John Lautner's contributions to Modern architecture have been widely recognized only in the last ten or fifteen years. Even so, he still remains an enigma for some critics. We still have more to learn – and understand – about how he expanded the boundaries of Modern architecture. After years of research, Tycho Saariste and Jan-Richard Kikkert's book adds an invaluable resource for our understanding of Lautner. This book contains a description of the research and the travels to all built Lautner houses. It also contains a description of these houses and photographs the authors made during their visits. With an introduction by American architecture expert Alan Hess."

We are thrilled to be hosting an event with noted Los Angeles-based artist Roger Herman to celebrate the publication of his new book, Ceramics. Designed by Ross McLain / Art Design Office and featuring a text by Matt Connors, this massive, stylish, and engaging edition is limited to a mere two hundred and fifty copies, and is sure to sell out quickly.

Come to Arcana this Saturday afternoon to raise a glass and hang with our longtime friend Roger! If you cannot attend but wish to purchase either - or both - of Mr. Herman's exquisite books, place your order here or call us at 310-458-1499.

Book of the Day > Saul Leiter: East 10th Street. Published by Gallery Fifty One.

"Gallery FIFTY ONE is delighted to present this gem of anti-prudishness in our complicated times: 'East 10th Street' by Saul Leiter. This series of extremely touching, candid, sensual and delicate nudes of Leiter’s friends and lovers – Jay, Fay, Barbara and his great love, Soames – show us how the artist succeeded in balancing between eroticism and something close to the distinct dreamy atmosphere that characterizes his colour work."

Book of the Day > Clint Woodside: Independence. Published by Deadbeat Club.

"In Clint Woodside’s latest monograph, the Independence of the title is the name of a not-quite-yet-has-been town that’s become all too familiar in the United States. It could be almost anywhere; in fact Independence could reference some 30 cities across the country. Like that name, Woodside’s pictures have a universal quality – a feeling owing largely to sympathetically observed specifics which reflect his own recollection of growing up in such a place. “Independence” is, as well, a condition: a sovereignty or self-determination based on the mutual cooperation and confidence of a group of people. As economic and social conditions erode, that confidence becomes ever harder to maintain. We see neglect and collapse, but not surrender, because Woodside manages in his photographs to show us that a decline in hopes does not necessarily mean hopelessness. Independence is the first volume in an ongoing series that will continue with future installments. Each publication will have a different guest collaborator. This first volume is co-edited by Woodside and Josh Schaedel, artist and co-founder of Fulcrum Press."