This 18” x 24” print features 49 drinks taken from classics like Casino Royale, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Great Gatsby, and even The Godfather Part II. Each drink is listed with its name, the name of the character who drank it, the appropriate serving glass, and the recipe. As an added bonus, the first run is limited to just 500 prints, each of which will be signed and numbered by the artists themselves.

Price Tag: $22

Robert Alvarado’s second collection of pin-up photography. Relying on the subtlest of costuming, which goes a long way to add color, texture, humor, and homage to his images, Alvarado uses this collection to focus more on the female form. As with all of his photography, Alvarado uses innovative techniques in these 145+ pin-up nudes to blur the line that distinguishes a photograph from an illustration. With these techniques, his nod to Alberto Vargas, Gil Elvgren, and other pioneering pin-up artists is clear. But the themes, models, and styling in these alluring and luscious images are also steeped in today’s popular culture. From the heavily inked and stilletoed, to the sexy Storm Trooper and the traditional innocence of the girl next door, Alvarado’s images show the breadth of his creativity and the beauty of his models. Available Online

Price Tag: $34.99

The car specialists at Top Gear have compiled a list of the coolest cars ever made, resulting in a Top 500 list. Creation of the book was no easy feat considering Top Gear’s longevity within the automobile scene, yet longtime star writer and road tester Matt Master made sure to narrow down his selections – which include pieces dating back to the 19th century – into a concise, informative list. The list has been printed into a book format, complete with high-resolution photos and commentary.

Price Tag: $39.95

The World’s Best Whiskies: 750 Essential Drams from Tennessee to Tokyo For the globetrotter who also loves good whiskey (here’s hoping those two qualities are always combined): 750 of the world’s best whiskies, shown through interviews with distillers, anecdotes, regional info and tasting notes.

Price Tag: $40

Here are the final results of The Tattoo Project, works by 11 fine art photographers with a variety of styles who shot portraits of 100 heavily tattooed individuals. The brainchild of photographer Vince Hemingson, the event sequestered models and photographers in Vancouver s Photo Workshop for a multiple-day shoot. Thousands of portraits were produced that aimed to explore who each of the subjects was through their ink and the photographic process. This volume features more than 200 images from the event and truly reflects not only who the subjects are, but who the photographers are as well. From differing approaches to lighting, mood, and color to different methods for engaging the subjects, each of the artists clearly has a unique vision. This is an ideal book for photography and tattoo art students, teachers, and enthusiasts. Available Online

Price Tag: $45

7 Weeks to 10 Pounds of Muscle is an easy-to-follow fitness guide that will have you reaching your fitness goals in just 7 weeks. Whether your goal is to replace 5 or 15 lbs. of fat with muscle or add to the strength you already have, this book will serve as your nutritional coach, personal trainer, and source of inspiration. This book will keep you on track with day-by-day muscle-building routines that match your fitness level (beginner, intermediate or advanced), and healthy protein-rich menus that will transform your body inside and out. This is perfect for anyone who has a limiting schedule. Available Online (in March)

Price Tag: $14.95

In more than 150 color and black and white images, the stunning women of Brazil grace equally beautiful tropical landscapes, including locations with mountains, jungles, beaches, and historical sites. There are even photographs that couple models with Brazil’s indigenous wildlife like jaguars and macaws. By eliciting rich and radiant responses from these “Braziliangels,” Nabuco is able to introduce the diverse characteristics of women from different regions of Brazil. From the mysterious beauties of the south to the spicy women of the north, this collection makes it very clear why Brazil is known as the home of supermodels. Quotes from Brazilian artists and poets about the beauty of their nation’s fairer sex confirm this. But Nabuco’s models come from all walks of life, some are actresses, TV personalities, journalists, biologists, and fashion designers, and all celebrate the paradise that is Brazil. Paradise in Brazil is a beautiful book that makes you want to fly to Brazil as soon as you open it. It is a defiant must have for every man’s coffee table. Available Online

Price Tag: $55

Louis Vuitton might be widely recognized as the paragon of travel luxury that perfectly balances practicality and elegance with its iconic trunks, but this is bordering on the ludicrous. I mean, really, will the insights to these 40 cities be that much different from the Lonely Planet’s? LV seems to think so, as their team of savvy journalists and writers scour the likes of Paris, New York, Tokyo and newcomer San Francisco to uncover the best of fashion, architecture and food they have to offer. The collection does look pretty, I’ll give them that, so you can get it as a gift for that friend we all have - you know, the one bitten by wanderlust and is constantly globe-trotting for whatever inexplicable reason.

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The Art of Betrayal: The Secret History of MI6: Life and Death in the British Secret Service tells the story of MI6’s transformation since the end of WWII, using stories and anecdotes from actual, real-life agents who worked through and helped shape the course of world events over the last 70-or-so-years. From the Cold War to 9/11, author Gordon Corera  a BBC News security correspondent crafts a tale that many times would be unbelievable if you didn’t already know it was true.

Price Tag: $21

Although Salvador Dalí was most recognized for his painted works, this latest book on the surrealist icon examines, in addition to his development and influences as an artist, his explorations of other media including literature, photography, film and sculpture. In addition to extensively covering Dalí’s life and aspirations throughout its 280 pages, the book also includes his influence on other contemporary artists such as Warhol, Koons, and Murakami. The monograph is respectfully written by Catherine Grenier, who is also the chief curator of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and published by French publisher Flammarion. It will be release on March 5.

Price Tag: $47

Looking for book with amazing are and beautiful women? Well our good friends at Schiffer Books have the answer in “The Contemporary Illustrated Pin-Up.” From the comic boon fan to the to classic still life fan this book has everything you need to study the female human form.

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Price Tag: $34.99

It was only a matter of time, but now  Mr Porter is releasing their own take on style with a book entitled ‘Mr Porter Paperback: The Manual For A Stylish Life‘. The 240-page book features content from The Journal magazine and includes advices on fashion, cars, interiors, design and music. We not managed to lay our hands on a copy yet but are told that the book has both matt and gloss paper stock inside and is produced using traditional letterpress printing methods.  

Price Tag: £20 ($35)

The new “Bond On Set: Filming Skyfall” book gives you backstage access right now, and in a form that’s way more handy for the average viewer. Photographer Greg Williams worked alongside the cast and crew to create this unique look into the world behind the world’s most famous spy.

Price Tag: $27

Given that it’s Bond’s 50th anniversary and Skyfall opens next week, odds are you’re going to see a lot of Bond-related stuff pop up over the coming days  but nothing as comprehensive as this. Weighing in at 600 pages, The James Bond Archives is the result of two years of research in the EON Productions archives. Inside, you’ll find 1,100 images, including previously unpublished stills, on-set photos, memos, storyboards, designs, posters, and more, all accompanied by oral history from over 150 cast and crew members who worked on everything from Dr. No to the latest 007 adventure.

Price Tag:  $200

Though its history is by no means fully written, Louis Vuitton and Les Éditions de La Martinière will be releasing an updated edition of Louis Vuitton, The Birth of Modern Luxury next month. The book was originally published in 2005; however, its 10 chapters have now been reworked to more accurately reflect the luxury brand’s present day status and evolution. Documenting the history of the Maison, from its creation in 1854 to 2012, the book will include an account of the founder’s background along with an exploration of the label’s current relationships with the worlds of art, sport and culture. The updated edition of Louis Vuitton, The Birth of Modern Luxury — an exhaustive account of the brand that turned traveling into an art — will be available in limited editions exclusively at Louis Vuitton stores. Available Online

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