The Material Review
Issue 140: Volcano Photography, CarPlay, American Vintage Shops, the Relief of Simple Software, Watch Dials, Motor City Moonshot, Spotlight On: Aarke and Some Links.
Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the internet.
How to Photograph an Active Volcano Without Getting Vaporized
“A chat with photographer and Deadhead Peter Fisher about climbing Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego for National Geographic—and advice for anyone (AKA me) thinking of doing the same.” [A Time of Gifts]
Enjoy CarPlay While You Still Can
“The auto industry is at war with Apple.” [The Atlantic]
Time Capsules: Meet the Vintage Shop Owners Preserving American Fashion
TextEdit and the Relief of Simple Software
“The bare-bones Mac writing app represents a literalist sensibility that is coming back into vogue as A.I. destabilizes our technological interactions.” [The New Yorker]
The Vintage Watch Dial Edition
“On enthusiast lexicons, ghost hands, and honey lumes.” [WITI]
Motor City Moonshot
“In 1982, Detroit’s economy hung on the precipice. Then, the city started hosting a Grand Prix.” [Esses]
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
Finisterre Nautilus 45L Duffle Bag
Buzz Rickson x William Gibson Chinos - Very Black
Nature’s Palette: A Color Reference System from the Natural World
Birkenstock Zermatt Shearling Slipper
Denim Shore Coat
Yeti Wine Chiller
Aarke
Coffee Press
Carbonator Pro Stainless Steel
To-Go Bottle
Kettle Matte Black
Classifieds
Welcome to our weekly “Classifieds” section of the newsletter. The idea is to find an easy way to promote things happening in our ecosystem. Think of this space to promote your eBay shop, event, newsletter, app, book, tool or your personal brand (if you must). Drop us a line at if you’re interested in buying an item in an upcoming issue. Price: $200 for four ads. Maximum 280 character per ad.
🛒 Mohawk General Store Presents: markmart
Sat & Sun, November 15 & 16. Two Days Only. 11am-6pm. 4011-4017 W. Sunset Blvd. LA, CA 90029
Kitchen Stuff. Vintage & midcentury housewares
🎉 Left Field Denim & Workwear Silverlake Shindig
Saturday, Nov. 15. 3pm-7pm. 4220 W. Sunset blvd.
Music, Drinks, Embroidery, Tattoos.
🌲🎣 Gumtree Golf & Nature Club Field Trip
Decemeber 14-16, Sonoran Desert, Arizona.
Join us in the Sonoran Desert outside Phoenix Arizona this December for three days of unforgettable golf and nature.
🛒 Kluane Mountaineering Trunk Show @ Filson Gastown
Nov 14-17. 47 Water St. Vancouver, BC.
Vancouver, we’re back this weekend! Join us for the 2nd annual Kluane Mountaineering Trunk Show at Filson in Gastown.
