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Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe coffee set

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Not just a useful addition to your kitchen, the Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe coffee set could lay claim to being a piece of art in its own right.

But let’s start with the basics – four cups, perfect for coffee, great to look at and all featuring Warhol’s take on the 1950s movie icon. But if you stack them all tall, the images all join together, which means your very own piece of pop art. Until you need a cup of coffee.

Available online now, the set sells for £59.99.

Find out more at the Wonky Bunny website

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New limited edition print from Shag – Il Ballatoio

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The last print of the year from Shag has just been introduced – Il Ballatoio.

This 14-colour serigraph is a classic 60s scene, with a distinctly Italian vibe right down to the classic scooter and sharp jacket and tie combo.

200 of these are being released – all signed and numbered – and will be offered to the public from tomorrow. However, if you want to beat the rush, use the link below – it will push you to the front of the queue, allowing you to buy right now.

Find out more at the Shagmart website

Categories / Art and Photography, Books, Music

Andy Warhol: The Record Covers, 1949-1987

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Everyone knows about Andy Warhol’s connection to music, but only now has it been brought together in one volume – Andy Warhol: The Record Covers, 1949-1987 by Paul Marechal.

Everyone from Count Basie, Tchaikovsky, Aretha Franklin through to Lou Reed, Diana Ross, John Lennon and the Rolling Stones have benefitted from Warhol covers – in fact, 50 covers were actually produced by the man, all reproduced here (front and back) alongside over 100 additional illustrations, related works and background.

For both music and arts fans, it’s a must. And it is available now in hardback for £30.

Find out more about the book at Amazon.co.uk

Categories / Art and Photography, Gadgets and Tech

Blackbird Fly retro camera now available in the UK

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We featured the Blackbird Fly when it hit the market in Japan, casting envious glances and hoping they just might find a way into the UK. Well, they just have.

Yes, you can now pick up one of these super-cool retro cameras before Christmas. Created by SuperHeadz, the camera is a modern take on the classic twin lens reflex Rolleiflex camera, but adapted to use 35mm film. And just like a vintage camera, you look down the top to find your shot, which is produced as an old school square image.

They are limited editions and already doing brisk business, so get in while you can – the price is £59.95.

Find out more at the Ikon website

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Keith Haring artwork mugs

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We love Keith Haring’s 1980s graffiti-style artwork – and we like the idea of having our morning tea in one of these Keith Haring artwork mugs.

The pictures effectively say it all – well, not quite – there are actually different images on both sides of the mug, with a cartoon even sneaked onto the bottom of each mug.

Take your pick from the ‘Dog’ design or the ‘Things a little bird told me’, both of which are available online from Colette for 12 Euros each.

Find out more at the Colette website

Categories / Art and Photography, Gadgets and Tech

Fuji limited edition Instax Mini 7S camera – the Polaroid returns

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Well, Polaroid has departed the instant photography market, but that’s not the end of the technology – Fuji is taking over where Polaroid left off with the Fuji Instax Mini 7S camera, also known as the Cheki 7.

These super-cool limited edition cameras use Fuji Instax film to produce shots sized around 54 x 86mm (the actual photo sized at 46 x 62mm). No tweaking of your shots, no printing and immediate memories. The camera isn’t bad either, packing an automatic built-in flash, simple exposure control, infinity focusing and a high quality Fujinon lens.

Take your pick from brown and white, with prices starting at around £63 from the Lomography shop.

Find out more at the Lomography website