Photographer Peter Menzel was curious about the world's eating habits and decided to document them in a unique way. His "What the World Eats" series (from a book that he published) features families from all over the globe including Africa, Europe, North America, South America and more, standing in their respective homes with all of the foods that they consume. The results are remarkable in terms of consumption differences, especially the diet difference between the modernized and more traditional/rural/indigenous families.

French illustrator Malika Favre was commissioned in to illustrate a Deluxe Classic Cover of the Kama Sutra for Penguin Books in 2011. After completing the project with seven animated letters she decided to extend the concept and create a full-on alphabet. The Kama Sutra Project is the result of her clever ambition--26 letters available in print for your viewing (and purchase) pleasure.

Gingko Press is proud to present one of the most coveted anthologies on Graffiti hand styles and lettering, Flip The Script. The book, set to release this month, features some of the most prolific writers and their distinctive "alphabets". Part history book and part bible, the 10-year-long project features the work of infamous artists like Kaves, Dash, SP One, Mike Giant. We strongly urge all the graff heads to be on the look out for this 224-page gem!

Harlem-born Dominican/American author, Raquel Cepeda, traces the roots of her bio-genetic makeup in her latest work, Bird of Paradise: How I Became Latina. The autobiographic piece follows Cepeda's chaotic family upbringing and her yearning to literally identify who she was and where she came from. Embracing both Hip-Hop and the New York City streets of Uptown Manhattan the once "lost" child of the inner city manages to pick herself up and put together the puzzle that is her DNA and history. The book drops March 5, 2012 and can be pre-ordered here. Oh, and there's even a coupon for 10% off of an ancestral DNA kit of your choice so readers can trace their history as well!

Science is awesome! But it's even more awesome when it gets artistically interpreted and made into a hardbound, illustrated book that breaks down 75 mysteries of our existence! That's right kiddies, introducing The Where, the Why, and the How: 75 Artists Illustrate Wondrous Mysteries of Science. Questions like: why do we scream, what is the God Particle and what is the origin of the Moon? are all answered via sharp text and colorful depictions. Totally worth the $15 USD.

Reggae DJ and fashion designer Al Fingers has teamed up with Clarks Shoes to present Clarks In Jamaica, a photo book detailing the history of the shoe company and its mark on Jamaican culture. The visual treat will feature never-before-seen photos and stories about the history of Clark shoes and the DJs, producers and musicians that have adopted them throughout the years. Available in select bookshops beginning November 19th.

To introduce their new line of colors, legendary notebook brand, Moleskine, collaborated with graphic audio visual designer, Rogier Wieland. Who went on to create quite the stunning stop-motion short. Pure art!

With New York City's Comic Con getting ready to gear up this weekend we guess it's only right that a book about legendary comic book label, Marvel, hit the printers. Although unauthorized, Marvel Comics: The Untold Story is said to shed light on all of the big-name players that made the franchise possible, including household names like Stan Lee and not-so-known Jack Kirby and Martin Goodman. Available now for $16.90 USD.

Legendary streetwear brand, Stussy, recently collaborated on a t-shirt series with Lawrence Hubbard of Real Deal Comix. One of the coolest results of the far-sided pairing (aside from the actual product) is an accompanying short that breaks down the origins of Hubbard's stories and characters.  

Skateistan is a Kabul-based Afghan NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) that has evolved into an International non-profit charity. The group currently provides skateboarding and educational programming in Afghanistan, Cambodia and Pakistan. And this is their newly-released Skateistan Book ($39.95 USD), a hardcover tribute to how it all began and how their amazing story continues. Imagine that, skateboarding amidst the backdrop of desert and land all while empowering children away from historical war and chaos!