After a nearly completed, intense week (jobs for Elle Decor, the Guardian Weekend Magazine, Smart Money, Men's Journal, and the University of Minnesota) to put a shiny bow on and end 2007, I wanted to take a break and download my picks for Christmas presents while there is still time to shop and ship. Honestly, I don't want anything for Jesus' b-day this year but a big glass of wine and dinner with family (don't we all have enough shit?!), but here are a few of the things I've had my eye on to round out the expense account. (That's the kind of jerk I am, I don't want anything because I already bought it all for myself!)
Big ticket items:
Canon 50mm f/1.2 L lens - $1249
For someone you really, really love - one of Canon's newest ultra-fast prime L lenses, the 50/1.2 is a slick portrait lens that has been producing gallons of drool in just about every early adopter review I've read. And for a limited time (until Jan. 14th), Canon is offering an instant $100 rebate on the lens.
Epson Pro 3800 printer- $1175
More than likely that Epson 2200 of your loved one's is getting pretty long in the tooth. Replace it here with its new big brother which sports a 17" width maximum and much improved set of K3 inks, including 3 separate blacks.
Ooma VoIP hub - $399
I wrote about this very cool phone device a while back: basically you buy the hub and then "own your dial tone" forever, without paying any monthly service fee. If you are interested you better act quickly because the price jumps up $200 beginning next year.
Hot Light/Half-Made Worlds by Alex Webb - $???
If you want a gift that will really make a documentary photography lover's heart skip a beat, then buy them a copy of this incredible Alex Webb book, now rare and pretty expensive. Better yet would be an archival print (16x24) of the cover image, which was selling for $2900 at the AIPAD art fair in Miami this month.
Mid range gifts:
Altec Lansing FX6021 speaker system - $170
That shiny new Mac (or, sigh, PC) could use some sweet new speakers and this set from Altec Lansing is on top of the (now very large) pile. It also doesn't hurt that they look pretty cool and have a remote (for what use I'm not sure).
Nooka Zup Zot 38 watch - $135
Designed by Matthew Waldman as an expression of a different way to display time that closer matched our linear experience of it, Nooka watches are made in metal and rubber and will at the very least start an interesting conversation.
"In Rainbows" disc box - £40
This limited edition collection of the newest Radiohead album has got just about everything: the new album on CD & 2x heavyweight LP, a bonus CD with new songs, photographs and artwork, the liner notes, and more artwork, all in a beautiful slip case cover. Perfect for the Radiohead fanatic in your family... and as it happens, my personal copy just arrived today. Ah yeah!
Common Sense by Martin Parr - $40
I was turned on to this collection of Parr's incredible and odd work also at the AIPAD show (his big prints topped out at $10,000 in sparkling white glossy frames). According to the gallery and me as well, this is the best collected printing of his wide-ranging work. (Pay special attention to a crazily perfect pairing of giant dildos and rough cut sashimi).
My America by Christopher Morris - $30
One of my favorite photo book releases of the past 2 years, Chris Morris' delivers an incredible insider's view of the Republican culture of our nation as led by #43. Every time I look at this superb work I think about how hard it is to really see clearly while in the middle of recording history and delivering for clients.
Bargain gifts:
JimiX wallet - $16
The compact, colorful, and recycled wallet is back with a slightly enhanced version that allows for more cash to be carried in a money clip affixed to the side.
The Bourne Ultimatum - $14
Easily the most kick-ass action/thriller in recent memory was just released in time for the holidays.
20x200 gift certificate - $20
Lastly but not leastly, Jen Beckman's 20x200 project has gift certificates available for the holidays that allows you to give the gift of art to that special someone. Each print comes in multiple sizes/editions, starting at $20 for a 8.5x11 by her emerging artists and photographers.
A very happy and safe holidays to you all from JLPFL!
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