Things I Need To Have # 2

There is nothing better than to have the opportunity to delve into the mind of one of the most enigmatic designers of the 20th century.

Yohji Yamamoto, the japanese avant garde designer; famous for his own line and his collaboration with Adidas (Y3), will have his first official biography released this year titled

MY DEAR BOMB.

The book is co-written by Al Mitsuda who also worked on his previous publications 'Talking to Myself' and 'Ys - Yohji Yamamoto'.

Im definitely buying this book.

The book does not offer a full chronology of his life and times but a personal retrospective with flashbacks, ditties, poems, and short fiction showcasing his design and creative process. Discussions on technique, fabric and silhouette and the like, and even the quest for the perfect placement of a garments button is recorded.

This book then is a must read. This serves as a reminder that geniuses like him (and Rei Kawakubo) still exists.

''Here are some thoughts on vision. There is not much to the act of developing a project. The important part of a creative endevour begins with the act of concentrated seeing, focused looking. Creativity will not flow from intellectual manipulations.'' - Yohji Yamamoto

Photos and details from WALLPAPER and SELECTICISM

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FACEHUNTER in Manila!

Yvan Rodic, the FACEHUNTER is coming here in Manila on the 29th of December (Wednesday) for the much awaited book signing of his book amply named FACEHUNTER. It is in collaboration with STATUS Magazine, (which i love, because its not just a Magazine, its a LIFESTYLE) it is a bimonthly youth lifestyle/culture/style/music/future magazine published here in the Philippines and is also distributed in Singapore, Paris and New York.

Check out their new Dec-Jan 2011 issue.

The FACEHUNTER Book Signing Event will be in Fullybooked Highstreet 6PM

so ya'll better be there!

Dont miss out! (and dont forget to bring your FACEHUNTER books! Mere presence doesnt count if you dont have the book lol)

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The Dawn Treader

I had the opportunity to attend the advance screening of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader yesterday. Warner Brothers and 20th Century Fox sponsored the Press Screening in the Gateway Cineplex Cinema 5 (Thanks Kevin Zaldariagga for the tickets).

look its Aslan. Nice tickets! ♥

It was in 3D (im not much a fan of 3D... it makes me dizzy watching it) but suprisingly it was great (with Taco Bell on hand).

Im a big fan of movies (highlight on movie series) with a story that develops over time. Though i think all movies should have that quality or else it will be like stagnant water. I just love the idea of the passage of time and how time affects the characters. Seeing the characters develop and grow up (like Harry Potter which i started reading as a kid and grew up waiting for it in movies. I basically grew up with Harry lol) makes me want to read it again or religiously wait for it.

Just like the movies i usually watch Narnia has all the qualities i look for in a movie. Adventure, Action, Characters, Fantasy, Magic, Mystery, and most importantly it is based in a book. Thats about it. Oh lets not forget the hot Ben Barnes. Who wouldnt want to watch Ben Barnes as Prince Caspian? ♥

Dont worry im not posting any spoilers. lol

I especially adored the ending credits with the original illustrations of Pauline Baynes (if im not mistaken). Thats why when i visit my favorite vintage bookstores, i always look for the first editions of books (if with illustrations the better) like the Alice in Wonderland and Voyage to the Center of the Earth i got in Book Sale with the original illustrations.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

The Chronicles of NARNIA: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader will start showing in the Philippines on December 8, 2010 everywhere. Check your local malls for viewing schedules.

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