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Lomography notebook from Urban Outfitters

Vintage-inspired notebook for the avid and the not-so-much Lomo-er alike. 211 blank pages, each with a LomoMission of The Day (such as “people chewing gum” and “wasted opportunity” ), LomoCation of The Day (like the San Diego harbor and Park Monceau in Paris), plus LomoTips and tricks. It also includes a year long planner, calendars for 2007-2010, international dialing codes, international time zones and a built-in pocket at the back. Elastic strap closure.

Issue 7 of JPG Magazine is out now AND you can now order subscriptions!

Plus, they are offering fototiller readers a special gift: A $5-off subscription coupon. Just use code FOTOTILLER or subscribe here and the discount will be automatically be included.

A great gift idea for the holidays, especially if you order the gift box subscription which comes with the JPG ultrapod and JPG stickers.

(And check out the article I wrote on DIY holiday photo gifts!)

I first read about Blurb, a company that does custom photo books, on exposure and was really impressed with the look of the product on their site. NOTCOT posted some firsthand impressions after seeing them at Digital Life. If you’re looking for a way to self-publish a photo book or photo portfolio, I’d definitely check them out. PLUS they have a very cool blog-to-book tool. Their books start at just $30, and you can design the whole book yourself or use some of their templates (which are also quite nicely designed). These would make excellent gifts – I can’t wait to try it out myself. Anyone out there have any Blurb reviews they’d like to share?

If you love FOUND Magazine and you love photography, then you’ll definitely want to get the new FOUND Polaroid Book, which ships on October 1st. (Pre-order the book and get a FREE FOUND T-SHIRT!)

Seems like the eighties are popping up all around me these days. And as someone who received her first camera during that decade, I thought I’d post a little eighties style photo thingy.

Maripolarama – This book of polaroids from Maripol captures the creative scene of the early eighties on the lower east side with images of Madonna, Basquiat, Grace Jones, and Anna Sui among many others.

Pop Star Frame – This has got to be the perfect frame for those eighties self-portraits. I’m thinking the ones I took with the Kodak disc cam – picture day-glo orange mesh top, irridescent mirror sunglasses, and rubber bracelets up to the elbow.

Polaroid Impulse – Straight from 1988, the Polaroid impulse is the epitome of eighties style. Head over to lomography.com – they’ve acquired 200 pieces of pristine, brand new Impulse deadstock, straight from the late 80’s.

Ice Frame – Reminiscent of the Rubik’s cube, these futuristic frames reflect from different angles for an effect that is totally awesome.

It’s official – summer is here! Grab your sunscreen, crank up the dick dale and hit the beach with these summer-lovin’ photo accessories and gear.

1. Surf Photography of the ’60s & ’70s – signed, limited edition book by LeRoy Grannis at ICP ($400)
   
2. Frog eye lomo cam – first and only lomographic underwater camera ($75)
3. Stripes photo album – from CB2 ($9 )
4. Surf board frame – set of twelve board frames from plum party ($36)
5. Lawn chairs vacation album – at rock scissor paper ($6)
6. Surf stripe large photo album – from hable construction ($45 )

Here’s a cool gift for your favorite warhol fan – red books, a collection of 11 of warhol’s holson polaroid albums. Description from alphabets, where you can buy the set ($95):
“Red Books is a red wooden box containing 11 of Warhol’s Holson Polaroid albums. Each book contains a facsimile reproduction of Warhol’s sequence. The themes include a study of Paloma Picasso, a day trip to Montauk, Mick Jagger, the “Asshole” painting, and John and Yoko. In addition to the 11 red books, a black book is included which contains a text by François-Marie Banier explaining the significance of these albums within Warhol’s oeuvre and how they act as a visual diary of his work, offering unrivaled insight into his creative process. Essay by François Marie Banier.”

FOUND magazine editor and creator Jason Bitner is one of fred flare’s next big thing winners. Check out his book of portraits from his biggest find, an archive of over 18,000 photos from a professional photographer in LaPorte, Indiana, found in a bunch of boxes in the back of a diner. Update: LaPorte, Indiana website with even more good stuff.