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A bunch of new and old interesting books has just arrived at the bastard store; among them Everything That Creeps.

Elizabeth McGrath, LA angel-faced artist, collects in this book some of her most creeping, bloody and repulsive creatures.

An irriverent sculptress who has created a fantafreaky world, populated by odd and freaky characters meant to be hung on your wall or to be displayed on your nightstand (she has her beloved dead and stuffed chihuahua on hers).

On the one shelf on which you put your childood relics, next to Goldrake, you could also put a McGrath’s sexy doll with bloody legs, or some drunk miniature insects or, if you really love animals, a chopped hare head.

The deep-dark iconography of Elizabeth shocks, amazes and amuses, her sculptures are full of truculent details and they evoke disturbing atmospheres “a la David Lynch” but thanks to the wise mixture of kitsch, irony and horror they come out excessive yet refined.

Here’s a video recently featured on Boing Boing tv in which David Pescovitz meets Liz McGrath.

The bastard store, well represented by Edo Paris, Daniele Galli and Marco Lambertucci, has just participated to the Vans Bash 09, the european final of the “Battle of the Shops”, held at the Zumiez skatepark in Kortrjik, Brussels.

Having won the Italy/Canton Ticino round, the lazy riders had direct access to the semifinal, but unfortunately did not go any further.

As expected, the level of the contest was top notch, and the win went to Hawaii Surf Shop from Paris, that had the craziest team, Bastien Salabanzi, Marc Haziza and Adrienne Boullart.

The Zumiez park is awesome and despite the cold that penetrated inside too, the session was shockingly amazing.

Enjoy the little gallery of videos and photos that i made, also thanks to the help of our friend Elliott Vanderbroeke, who was also our driver/fixer for the event, and found the time to also work at the shop and to take some pics. Nothern efficiency.

To watch a video report of the event, click here: video 1, video 2.

Who’s the man behind Rise Above? Marcello Crescenzi, profession graphic designer in Rome, tells about himself in this short video interview (only in italian, sorry english speakers) for the opening of his personal show at bastard store. Childhood passions and strong ideas as a background to the Rise Above project allowed him to be The Future of the Past. Let’s give a quick peep at his version.

On saturday, November 21^st, Supercharged, the life and times of Tim Brauch was premiered for the european audience with a screening at the bastard store.

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Saturday November, 21st 9pm

bastard store, via Scipio Slataper 19, Milan
Free admission with ticket.
Tickets available at bastard store, subject to seat availability.

On May 9, 1999 at the young age of 25, Tim passed away of sudden cardiac arrest. Tim was a professional skateboarder and an inspirational friend to all who met him. Tim had practically conquered the skating world and accomplished more than anyone thought possible. His Documentary is an inspiring in-depth documentary that celebrates the life of Tim Brauch. Composed by a community of friends and family, this film explores Tim’s intriguing life. Learn the legend of Tim, who he was and why he became such a big role model for future generations.

More info: timbrauch.blogspot.com

Thanks to Diana Manfredi, who organized everything remotely from San Francisco along with director Pete Koff, as well as tech support from ID-Impronte Digitali, we’re able to host the european premiere in Milano.

On saturday, November 21st we will enjoy the vision of this documentary sitting on the ex-cinema Istria gallery as we did for Underskatement.

After the screening, private skate session.

Invitations are available for free at the bastard store, starting today, so hurry before we run out of seats at bastard

Infos and reservation: store@bastard.it

The movie was off the hook, very inspirational story for sure. Tim was awesome and it’s great that his legacy still lives on today, go see this film if you haven’t already…It Rocks!

-Steve Caballero-

Thursday October 29^th from 7:00 PM at bastard store starts The Future of the Past, personal exhibit of Rise Above (aka Marcello Crescenzi) with a review of works and personal trips between a rock past and a psychedelic future.

It will be possible to buy silkscreens, Rise Above’s t-shirts and the poster above, in limited and signed edition.

Hmm… I would describe me as an artist who tries to inject human pathos into robots. Trying to breathe life into robots. That’s what I do. At least I try to. […]”

That’s what Eric Joyner thinks about himself. He is a californian artist, author and main character of “ROBOTS & DONUTS“, the last arrival at bastard’s Bookstore.

All the drawings inside this book portray improbable robotic scenarios: robots shooting laser beams against mega killer donuts, pirate robots, robots fighting on a ring, space candy but also romantic robots in bucolic contexts. An amazing visionary collection of pure surreal Pop Art…

The curious selection of more than 50 titles that you can find at the Bastard’s Bookstore, has nothing to do with  classic fiction, we decided to give room to  photography, design, graphics and illustration, music, street-art and obviously skateboarding.

P.S. I’m Ambra and I’m the newbie at bastard store. I work here with Edo paris and I answer to mailbox/gtalk store@bastard.it

Yesterday the bastard store team composed by Daniele Galli, Edo Paris (bastard store manager/clerk) and Andreo Lopes (best trick of the day with a flip bs lipslide on the handrail) won it all at the Vans Shop Riot at Trinity skatepark in Milano.

The boys will fly in Bruxelles for the finals. Good job!

This nice window display has been spotted at the bastard store in via Slataper 19 in Milano during the last couple of days. It recalls the collaboration with Spaghetto Child, brand founded by the “Boss of Lambrate” Gianluca Mariani. This and other collabos are featured in the Bastard spring/summer 09 collection. Stay tuned!

A few days ago Current TV published this video report about bastard, and the grand opening of the new COMVERT HQ: ONLYWOOD Prima Visione. In the video there are a few images of the party with a some skate footage with our good friend Igor Fardin (white hat) and Daniel Cardone. The video is filmed and edited by Brandon.