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Giveaway: Bike Snob Book & Stuff!

****So this just in: I stopped by Chronicle Books today and they tell me that Bike Snob/Eben Weiss will also be signing the winner's books. That is pretty rad.****

I briefly mentioned yesterday on the blog's FB page that Chris Koelle who illustrated the new Bike Snob book is offering three ML4U readers: the new highly anticipated hardcover book from Bike Snob signed by Chris, 1 copy of Chris' rad zine, Sweet Ride AND 1 5x7 print of the winner's choosing. Umm, hell yes that sounds like a great way to kick off hump day! Leave a comment about whatever you feel like is worth typing into the ether and the winners will be chosen at random on Saturday morning Monday morning. Good luck!

Special Preview: Bike Snob Illos.

Chris Koelle just hit me up to share an exclusive preview of his illustrations for the new book Bike Snob. They are fantastic. The go perfectly with Bike Snob's mercilessly, sharp wit. If you have never read the Bike Snob blog and you ride a bike you should for sure add it to your blog roll. It's hilars and informative. To celebrate the launch of the book, Chris is offering at 15% discount in his own personal etsy shop, Sweet Ride. Just mention "Bike Snob" at check out. You can pre-order the Bike Snob book here.

Obsessive Consumption.

I just got Kate Bingaman-Burt's brand new book Obsessive Consumption in the mail yesterday from Princeton Architectural Press. I have to say that it is a GREAT book. I love everything about it. The look. The feel. The fact that it seems like someone's personal sketchbook that has been painstakingly categorized, that I've had the opportunity to flip through. But above all what I love is that I can relate to Kate's need and want to pay her debt down and her need and want to still purchase everyday items, necessities and treats for herself. Over the past three years, Kate has meticulously drawn an item a day that she has purchased and her monthly credit card statements, right down to the fine print at the bottom about the APR. Vowing to pay off her debt in the process, this book is a representation of that journey. It's an earnest, thoughtful process that she so candidly shares with us.

New Website: Richard Sanderson.

After all the hard work of redesigning his website, Richard Sanderson thought he'd share the wealth and offer a giveaway on his flickr page. (It only makes sense to host it over there as to not leave a mess in his new pad.) I'm happy to spread that wealth for him so if you're inclined head on over to Richard's flickr page to leave a comment and you'll be entered in his sizable giveaway of good stuffs and junk and things. Oh and be sure to check out his new website. It's looking super stellar, nice and crisp.

New Work: Kris Chau.

Whenever I have any kind of exchange with Kris Chau it always ends with me laughing or smiling. Her ability to have fun with everything she touches is so refreshing. Take the description of one of her more recent paintings as an example, Neverminds: "Whimsical Sassy Funtimes with Puppies and Hoisery." Sounds like a barrel of fun to me!

Kris has been busy at the old drawing table and recently stocked her store full of new work. She sent the blog a bunch of images to share with us. I am loving her focus on lingerie. Those voluptuous legs with the balloons are looking pretty sweet too! Kris' wispy, inked, loverly drawings are always delightful. And on a Monday Spring morning even more so.