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23 Harry Potter-Inspired Innovations (CLUSTER) Harry Potter hysteria has continued unabated, even as its stars Daniel Radcliffe, Robert Pattinson and Emma Watson have branched out into their own projects. Most recently, Robert Pattinson has catapulted… [Related +/-]

Fashion Icons as Dictionary Designers - Karl Lagerfeld Illustrates 'La Petit Larousse Illustre' (GALLERY) France, the ever-famed fashion capital of the world, has taken its emphasis on chic fashion a step further by asking Chanel legend Karl Lagerfeld to design their 2009 edition dictionary. This dictionary,… [Related +/-]

Personalized Moleskin Journals - Modofly (GALLERY) These exquisite laser etched moleskine journals and sketchbooks by Modofly are the result of a collaborative of extremely talented artists--hence all the unique and stand-out designs. They have an overall… [Related +/-]

From Blog To Book - 27 Websites In Print (GALLERY) There are still plenty of people who don’t know what a blog is. In all fairness though, a “blog” isn’t that easy to define. Is it an online magazine? A diary? A collection of poems? It can be any of those… [Related +/-]

Celebrating Pet Peeves - The "I Love You But..." Picture Book (GALLERY) The "I Love You But..." picture book is a joint effort by Alex Holder and Ross Neil that exposes and celebrates the pet peeves we all inevitably find in our relationships. There are dozens of illustrations… [Related +/-]

Mobile Literacy - The 'Library on Wheels' Bus (GALLERY) Muungano is a design group from Sweden that has received the Swedish Library Bus of the Year award for this moving library. The library on wheels, which is located at the Swedish town of Kiruna, "incorporates… [Related +/-]

Celebrating Androgyny - Martin Schoeller’s “Female Bodybuilders” (VIDEO) The subjects of Martin Schoeller’s forthcoming book “Female Bodybuilders” are an imposing bunch. More muscle-bound than most men, these females push their bodies--and traditional notions of femininity--to… [Related +/-]

Reality Book Deals - Lauren Conrad Becomes an Author (GALLERY) When Lauren Conrad was roasted by David Letterman, the Hills starlet also revealed that she had landed a three book deal with HarperCollins. It seems a little ironic that in a time when there is so much…

Fake Blood Page Markers - The Liquid Bookmark Set (GALLERY) You'll never have to dog-ear your favorite book again with the cool, handmade Liquid Bookmark set by Kyouei Co. Each one is unique in its shape and is sold as a set of three great colors, black, white… [Related +/-]

Fashionable Holy Books - Fake Magazine Cover for ‘Bible Illuminated’ (GALLERY) A relevant modern version of the historical Good Book, ‘Bible Illuminated: The Book’ has repackaged the New Testament as a glossy magazine, complete with fashion photography and celebrity name-dropping.… [Related +/-]

Futuristic 3D Storytelling - EyeMagicBooks (VIDEO) If we start talking about the future of books, most people tend to think about the new Amazon eBook reader, Kindle, which celebrated its launch this year. This book will have a significant influence on…

Perfectly-Positioned Toilets - 10 Loos with Amazing Views (GALLERY) Author Luke Barclay features some of the world's best-positioned toilets for his new book, 'Loo With A View.' Eliminating the need for reading material, the toilets included in the book are those which… [Related +/-]

Eco Smart Cookbooks - Table Tucker Eat your way to more cash and a better world. Table Tucker is pioneering a brand new recipe format for the time-poor. This little cookbook will organise dinner 52 weeks of the year, save you thousands… [Related +/-]

Blog Book Deals - Stuff White People Like (VIDEO) Nothing makes members of the 'traditional' print media more angry than when a blogger gets a book deal, so when Christian Lander's Stuff White People Like turned from a tongue-in-cheek blog to an actual… [Related +/-]

Undercover Tipping - Waiter Rant "At Your Service" (VIDEO) Steve Dublanica wrote a blog called Waiter Rant about eating in the Big Apple that really caught on. As a result, he decided to pursue his knack for writing. Because the book was so successful, he is now… [Related +/-]

Entertained By Retro Romances - Robert Wagner's Love Affair With Barbara Stanwyk (GALLERY) Barbara Stanwyck's secret love affair with Robert Wagner has been revealed in a new book about his film career and days as a closet playboy. Barbara Stanwyck, who could have been called a badass pinup…

Mix and Match Magazine Subscriptions - Maghound.com Recently launched by Time Inc., Maghound is an innovative new magazine membership service which allows customers to mix and match the magazines they receive each month. Offering more flexibility and… [Related +/-]

Recalled Comic Books - Collectable Worthy Cover Errors (GALLERY) In the world of comics, an error on the production line can mean that an instant collector's item is created. This gallery of recalled comics covers highlights some of those mistakes. 1. DC Comics scrambled…

Flirting to Crack Glass Ceilings - Nina DiSesa Advocates Seduction (VIDEO) Hillary Clinton may have caused 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling, and Sarah Palin may have made a hole in the ceiling, but being tough and tenacious isn't the only way for a woman to beat the Good… [Related +/-]

Movies About Diet Books - French Women Don't Get Fat to Star Hilary Swank (GALLERY) The incredibly successful, top selling diet book, "French Women Don't Get Fat" by Mireille Guiliano, could be turned into a Hollywood hit starring Hilary Swank. The two time Academy Award winning actress…

(Disturbing) Viral Book Campaigns - "The Gargoyle" Burning Flesh Ad (VIDEO) Using a viral campaign to promote a book, in this case, The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson, is still pretty rare. This very graphic and unsettling video is not for the squeamish. The Gargoyle is about a… [Related +/-]

Vampire Hype Disappoints - ‘Breaking Dawn’ Ends ‘Twilight’ Saga (GALLERY) The final book in the ‘Twilight’ series by Stephenie Meyer has recently been released, and the reviews are mixed. ‘Twilight’ the movie, opening on December 12, 2008, is one of the most anticipated…

Textbook-Free Universities - Flat World Books Are Free In the U.S., buying and selling textbooks is almost as hated as 7:30 a.m. classes. Flat World, a company in New York, says it is launching a pilot project to give away virtual texts on 15 campuses. They…

The Possibility of Real Superheroes - Becoming Batman (GALLERY) Neuroscientist, kinesiologist, and martial artist, E. Paul Zehr, has thought of a clever marketing slant for a book, appealing to the kid in each of us. The University of Victoria professor states that…

Racist Comic Books - Memin Pinguin (GALLERY) Memin Pinguin is an extremely controversial Mexican comic book. The global media is lashing out on the Spanish language illustrations which depict the stories of a Cuban-Mexican boy living under conditions…

Reinterpreting Michelangelo - Are There Secret Codes in the Sistine Chapel? There is a book out that claims Michelangelo hid all kinds of secret codes when he painted the Sistine Chapel from 1508 to 1512. According to The Sistine Secrets: Unlocking the Codes in Michelangelo’s…

FREE Buzz ‘Word of Mouth Manual’ Download at TrendHunter.com Using an innovative approach to book distribution, Dave Balter, CEO of BzzAgent.com, is releasing his book FREE through thought leaders like TrendHunter.com, our friend Guy Kawasaki, Seth Godin and more.…

Next Gen Harry Potter? - The Eyes of a King by Catherine Banner A 19 year old girl is being heralded as "the next J.K. Rowling," an admirable title for anyone, but the fact that Catherine Banner wrote the book when she was only 14 makes it even more incredible. The…

Google Maps to Share Horror Stories - "Sod Abroad" Promotion Times journalist and aspiring author Michael Moran is promoting his new book Sod Abroad through his blog (natch), as well as through an interactive map where users can add their own holiday stories. True…

Age Limits for Books - Authors Fight Age Banding Age-specific movie ratings have been standard practice for decades, but the censorship technique could soon be seen in books. Just like movies, publishers would implement parental guidance suggestions…

Throwing Money From Planes - Tung Desem Waringin’s Publicity Stunt (VIDEO) Instead of investing thousands of dollars in marketing campaigns, motivational speaker Tung Desem Waringin will throw 100 million rupiah ($10,740) out of a plane to promote his new book. To put into…

Book Spoiler Auctions - Harry Potter Prequil for Charity Harry Potter fans are desperate to find out more about the prequel, the latest piece by J.K. Rowling which reveals the life of Harry and his troup in their pre-Hogwarts days, and the events that led up…

DIY Children's Books - Tikatok (VIDEO) Tikatok is a social network that lets your kids design their own books, insert their stories, share and treasure with friends and family online. What an awesome, awesome, awesome idea. There are a lot…

Top 19 Virgin Innovations + Branson's New Book Sir Richard Branson is releasing Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur in September. In the publication, which is being released by Virgin Books, Branson will finally reveal the keys…

Growing up Green - Chapter One Organics for Eco-Chic Babies (GALLERY) If you want to keep your baby as stylish as you are, keep up to the minute with one of the latest fashion movements, and deck your little one eco-chic apparel. Chapter One Organics knows that even for…

Top 14 Incredible Bookshelves (SUPER GALLERY) We’ve seen a lot of awesome bookcases on Trend Hunter, so it was about time we created a super gallery to showcase them all. There’s something irreplaceable about holding paper publications that…

Fashion Icon Books - Karl Lagerfeld's Metamorphoses of an American (GALLERY) One of my favorite fashion icons, the larger than life Karl Lagerfeld has released a new book entitled Metamorphoses of an American. The book features five years worth of photos of model Brad Kroenig (born…

Hollow Faces to Portray Desires - Biblioteq Ads: Feel Inspired (GALLERY) This is a very interesting ad for Biblioteq using the tag line, "Feel inspired. Biblioteq - Creative Books”. In the first stencil image, we can see a piece of beef being fed to a carnivorous plant…

Ornamental Libraries - The Bookman Shelf The ‘Bookman’, pictured here, is a decorative, yet functional piece of furniture, designed and sold in England by artist Kazmierz Szmauz. The construction is wooden, usually made of mahogany. While…

Interactive History Lessons - The Library of Congress Experience (GALLERY) Behold the modern library experience. The recently renewed Library of Congress includes a bunch of exciting new interactive technologies, courtesy of Microsoft. These exhibitions make the Library of…

Color Coded Homes - Rainbow Bookshelf (GALLERY) A lot of people make fun of me for going crazy with highlights and color coding, but the Rainbow Bookshelf takes organization but hue to an extreme. Chotda organized his extensive library by jacket color,…

Saving the Earth in Style - Green Chic by Christie Matheson Green Chic is a new book that covers how you can start Saving the Earth in Style. Christie Matheson writes in a fun way, without any hint of preaching. It's a delicious read, from recycled cover to cover.…

Daniel H. Pink - New York Times Bestselling Author (INTERVIEW) (VIDEO) Daniel H. Pink is the bestselling author of A Whole New Mind. I was fortunate enough to get a copy of his latest book, The Adventures of Johnny Bunko, The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need. After devouring…

Secret Book Computers - The Future of Books Laptop (GALLERY) Designer Kyle Bean created a design to demonstrate how technology has changed the way we source information and relate to books. He made a laptop out of a cheap book to create a visual that illustrates…

Plastic Surgery Kids Books - My Beautiful Mommy by Dr. Michael Salzhauer Dr. Michael Salzhauer, who is a plastic surgeon, has written an illustrated book for children to help them understand why their mother looks different. In 2007, 348,000 women had plastic surgery in the…

Counterculture Biographies - Home Sweet Home is About Banksy's Bristol (GALLERY) Home Sweet Home is a book about Banksy, who is arguably the best-known graffiti artist in the world. Banksy is also very shifty, clandestine and surreptitious. Nobody seems to know a whole lot about the…

Write An Essay About Pet Love And Win A Mansion In Florida Clementia Marie Giovanetti is a woman with a difficult task. She's been trying to sell her mansion for a cool $1.25 million bucks. But in today's depressed economic times, who has a million and a quarter…

Futuristic Fantasy Cars - Cosmic Motors by Daniel Simon (VIDEO) Daniel Simon is an internationally established former Bugatti and Lamborghini designer who has worked on futuristic vehicle concepts. Simon wrote a sci-fi 176 page book called Cosmic Motors where he engages…

Sociopolitical Manga - Afuganisu-tan (GALLERY) Want to learn more about the war on terror but dislike the way traditional media covers Afghanistan? Try reading Timaking's Afuganisu-tan a Japanese anime book and former web comic. Afghanis-tan In the…

Odd Book Titles - If You Want Closure in Your Relationship, Start With Your Legs (GALLERY) There are advice books, and then there's this. Just announced as the winner of the Oddest Book Title, 'If You Want Closure in Your Relationship, Start With Your Legs' was written by Big Boom, and is…

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