American Gangster

The new Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe movie has been released and many of you have already seen it on one of the clearest bootleg DVDs of the year(next to 300). The movie has been getting both good and critical reviews, for its violent content and portrayal of one of Harlems notorious heroin dealers who made millions from smuggling drugs on military airplanes from southeast Asia. The important factor of this movie is that the bad guys never win completely and that the real gangsters are the policemen and military officials who collaborate with drug dealers. From the 60s to the 21st century this business venture has never stopped and nor does it see any decline in drug abuse in America or worldwide. Since the so called "war on terrorism" the Afghan heroin trade has seen a 90% increase in production! Who wil be in the next American Gangster movie 10 years from now?

LEAD BELLY: Life in Pictures (Book)

The book is finally finished and it will hit the shelves this holiday season! The long awaited book of the life of the King of the 12-string guitar is about to make some serious noise. The book has tons of rare never before published photos of Lead Belly, personal letters, and historical account from his friends and family. Lead Belly was the first bluesman to do a show in Europe and he was also one of the 20th century greatest musicians recorded. This book was compiled with family photos and personal archives from John Reynolds who has been working the book for over 25 years now. make sure to check www. Bookido.com to get your copy of this classic book.

Sneaker Pimps Exhibit-NYC

Imagine NAS, EPMD, Slick Rick and a room filled with b-boys, skateboard ramps and sneaker displays! The Sneaker Pimps exhibit ended its world tour in the birthpalce of Hip Hop. The exhibit stopped in Tokyo, China, L.A. and other cities I dont know. The vibes were crazy and NYC was definatly representing for NAS as he jumped in the crowd and gave an all star performance. The month of OCtober was crazy busy for us as we traveld from city to city making moves. Check the pics!

African Martial Arts Conference--- Detroit

We recently got a chance to go to the African Martial Arts Conference in Detroit and meet many legends who shared knowledge and awesome stories. The people came from all over teh world to be there and learn more about the ancient fighting systems from Africa. Capoeira, Kupigana Ngumi, Silat, Zulu Stickfighting, Jiu jitsu, Nubian Wrestling and much more. Abraham Hardy from H.C.W. was there to represent for the young upcoming martial arts masters and even did an interview for Stic.man from dead prez'z new documentary titled "The Way of the Black Fist"!

DJ AM X TRAVIS BARKER LIVE!!!

Capoiera live from BRASIL

LEAD BELLY LIVE!!!

Murakami Art Exhibit in L.A.

The “© MURAKAMI” retrospective will open Monday October 29th at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angeles. This retrospective will feature more than 90 works in various media spanning the early 1990s to the present, this international traveling retrospective is an unprecedented opportunity to survey the depth and breadth of Takashi Murakami’s entire career. Louis Vuitton is also set to open a new store in Downtown LA featuring a new series of Murakami designed LV products.

© MURAKAMI

The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA52

North Central Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90013

moca.org

Air Jordan X Air Force 1 Fusion

COMING OUT IN JANUARY 2008

Crooks & Castles New Era cap

Crooks & Castles has just released a pack of Chain C New Era 59Fifty caps through their online shops. Available in black and gray, the cap features a broken ring of chains creating a C as well as a bandana design on the underbill. Available now through the Crooks & Castles online store.

Custom Macbook

These pictures of 24kt gold plated Macbook Pro have been making their rounds on the internet. A company called Computer Choppers has taken computer customization to a whole new level. Instead of getting a laptop skin you can ship your Macbook off to them and get it gold plated for $1200 to $1500. And for an additional $2,400 you can add a diamond encrusted Apple symbol.

africa NEWS!!

Africa news recent news about the economy, politics, health, and the new business marketplace will be a constant alert on the BOOKiDO NEWS. It has been the cradle of civilization providing the history of humankind, its cures, pain, joy, love, struggle and beauty have been used for the world comsuption in various forms. What is a solution? Support a cause that stand for the right agenda!

Few new lessones learned to help build Africa into a world superpower:

1. communication - opening the lines of diplomacy from a local level.Digital wave.

2. health care - medicine to build a working class and strengthen the elders.

3. more control of natural resources/ land disputes/ european borders - this falls into a very trouble category because of the long term planning this takes to cure.

4. business ventures - more local merchant loans to start their own business and become self sufficient in the industry.

CONVERSE XXX BOOKiDO 100TH ANNIVERSARY

With 2008 marking the 100th Anniversary of footwear maker Converse, those curious of what’s in store will unfortunately have to be patient for new developments. However here’s a look at some recent releases from Converse, a brand that has transcended every facet of society and seen on the feet of so many.

sHOUTs TO HYPEBEAST XX XX XX BOOKiDO

JAPANESE LIMTED EDITIONS

Skate footwear makers Lakai has just released some exclusive colorways of the Telford model in Japan. Two of the designs incorporate the use of abstract prints along the front bumper and heels. A third design utilizes a more subdued and classic white and green colorway. sHOUTs to HYPEBEAST!! xxxxx xxxx www.BOOKiDO.com

Skateboard Decks

Skateboarding was once only for "white boys" but so was basketball, and baseball! Now everyone can enjoy some hangtime on the decks. BOOKiDO supports a lifestyle of fun, active and finesse. So you gotta look cool with whatever you do. Check out these decks we found floating around. Pat (Baskspin Productions) thanks for the snaps you sent!

New Balance releases

Here are a few of New Balances latest drops for the year. They have really stepped up there designs and of course they are some of the most comfortabel sneakers ever made. Check out the toothpaste series and the camo trails.

Check http://www.bookido.com/ sneaker section

Marc Ecko buys Barry Bond 756 ball

Fashion mogul Marc Ecko bought Barry Bonds historical 756 home run ball for $750,000!

He created website http://www.vote756.com/ that gave fans three options of 1)Bestow it 2)Brand it 3)Banish it The final results after 10 million votes to Brand the ball and give it to the Baseball Hall of Fame to remember the skeptics behind Barry Bonds taking perfromance enhancer drugs(although he has never tested positive). What a genius marketing plan by Ecko just like the hoax with the Air Force One plan with graffiti on it! Show you the footage soon.

At BOOKiDO we are known to bridge the gap between Easterna nd western philosphy and fashion. MESS out of Beijing are set to release their first series of New Era 59FIFTY fitted caps. Two caps were created, however the white one was produced strictly as a friends & family only release limited to 30 caps. The cap itself was themed after Chinese history. The front embroidery represents prosperity, fortune and luck. The side embroidery features two overlapping coins. These style of coins were the common currency in the past China. The silk underbill references China’s history with silk and the Silk Road. Available on October 1st, the National Day in China.

Tattoos By Mr. Cartoon

at BOOKiDO we like art and one of the oldest form of art next to graffti is tattoos. One of the best tattoo artist today is Los Angelas based Mr. Cartoon from Soul Assassin studios. His artwork can be displayed on many peoples back, arms, legs, neck, sneakers, skateboards, T-shirts, sidekicks, low-riders and walls! Never a person to just settle for less Mr Cartoon is even working on a movie called "Ink" with his photographer partner Estevan Oriol. Check the trailer for "Ink" at www.youtube.com/bookido

DJing on U Street-Washington D.C.

This past weekend DJ Alspin did it again with a New Orleans theme birthday party! The crowd was dancing to the disco beats, old school hip hop, house, 70's funk and of course "All Night Long" by the Mary Jane Girls!! At the end everybody joined the birthday girl for a Second line(a tradition in brass band parades in New Orleans, Louisiana)! Check the pics and see for yourself!Contact: Bookido@tmail.com for any bookings

ALSPIN on the 1 and 2s

On Saturday Alspin set up for a linen and seersucker(didn't know myself what that was) party and it turned out cool. They had their drinks and their two steps and they was happy! Played some backspin hip hop, Rick James, old Michael Jackson and that new Keyshia Cole remix w/Biggie and they went crazy! The song for the night was the "Cupid Shuffle" by DJ Unk!

Bobbito Garcia aka DJ Kool Bob Love Party

DJ/Author/Basketball player/Sneaker collector/Mr. Do Everything- You- Can- In- A- Lifetime is doing a party in New York City. Check it out if you in town.

DJ Steve Aoki x WESC Headphones

Jet-setting international DJ Steve Aoki has been know to DJ a party in L.A. on Sunday, a showcase in NYC on Monday and a club in Vegas on Tuesday. Not once but every week! Here is the newly released limited edition headphones that Steve created with WESC priced at $100bucks!

BOOKiDO Book Review-King Leopalds Ghost

We have seen this book in many peoples library and finally read it two years ago. King Leopalds Ghost examines the history behind the Congo and Belgium colonialism on the people to exploit natural rubber. The tales of torture and murder is traced back to the royal families of Beligum and how they kept it a secret for many years. once you fininsh this book you have to rent the DVD Lumumba to get the visuals. Check http://www.bookido.com/ to purchase a copy.

Miskha Fall 2007

Miskha has released there Fall accessories that include a Cold War ski hat and their signature magenta, teal and black colors on an extensive lineup of heavy canvas Pack Rat knap sacks, duffle bags, and wallets.

A Bathing Ape shop in Hong Kong

Even though America is just learning about BAPE, Nigo is still opening shop across the world and the lines are hours long! check a few pictures of the Hong Kong shop.