'All In' | Alexis Vasilikos | Athens (GRE) | By Michael Gannon

I was recently introduced to Greek photographer Alexis Vasilikos' work and was impressed by his expansive portfolio. Athens-born Alexis has over 20 years experience in fine art photography and has exhibited his imagery in several group shows in London, New York, Vienna and Athens. Alexis has also been featured in publications and websites such as Der Greif Magazine, YET Magazine, Self Publish Be Happy, It’s Nice That, Paper Journal, Kultblut Magazine, Oxford American and Adbusters.

Recently, Alexis has focused his attention on a new book series entitled 'All In', which is an extension of the dialogue he has with collaborator Jerome Montagne on Phasesmag.com.I’m looking forward to seeing a physical copy and seeing more of his work in the future.

Many of Them Magazine | Issue No.4 | San Sebastián (ESP) | By Lee Fleming

The latest addition of San Sebastián-based print project Many of Them magazine ensures an inspirational read with yet another series of discussion from creators around the world. Created by photographer Antonio Maccaro and editor Maialen A.C., Many of Them started in 2008 as a diary where creatives could share their perspective about their own field, their languages and the problems they face in their everyday practices. Contributors include but aren't limited to Cosmic wonder, Louis Vuitton, Issey Miyake, Hermès, Yohji Yamamoto, Junya watanabe and Dries Van Noten.

Buy the latest issue of Many of Them magazine on their website or visit one of their international Stockists.

The Islands | Reinhard Krug | Hamburg (GER) | By Lee Fleming

We recently came across 'The Islands' by Hamburg-based graphic artist and art director Reinhard Krug. . The intriguing urban portrait series depicts the metropolises of London, Berlin, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Sydney, Cape Town and New York as floating asteroids. The Islands series is available as limited edition prints on Krug's Etsy shop.

To read more about The Islands and Krug's photography visit his website.

Wallace Manning | British Rail Corporate Identity Manual | London (UK) | By Lee Fleming

There's plenty of projects that have recently caught the IDMC° teams eye on Kickstarter but one in particular we don't want to miss out on is the British Rail Corporate Identity Manual by London-based graphic designer Wallace Henning. The Kickstarter campaign looks to reproduce the iconic British Rail Corporate Identity Manual with full from the Department of Transport. Henning's reproduction looks to celebrate British Rail's identify, beyond its distinctive symbol created by Gerry Barney at Design Research Unit which became a shorthand for Britain’s national rail network.

Henning's high spec reproduction entails the assistance of Nick Job, a recognised custodian of the British Rail Corporate Identity Manual. The book will collate approximately 220 pages into a clothbound hardback volume, additional features includes a foreword by Michael C Place, (creative director and founder of Build), introduction by Tony Howard (former head of design at British Rail & managing director of Transport Design Consultancy), an essay by James Greenfield (creative director & founder of Koto) and interview with Gerry Barney, designer of the British Rail double arrow symbol.

To support the British Rail Corporate Identity Manual visit their Kickstarter and/or visit Wallace Henning's website.

Ace Hotel | Whitfield | Pittsburgh, USA | By Lee Fleming

Ace Hotel has added Pittsburgh to its eclectic hotel portfolio along with Seattle, Portland and New York City. The Portland-based hotelier's latest addition on Whitfield Street resides in a century-old former YMCA building in the heart of the city’s culturally diverse East Liberty neighborhood.

The 63 room hotel features an Art Deco interior which includes design features such as limited edition Pendleton quilts, Tivoli Radio, Music Hall turntables and acoustic Martin guitars.

To read more about Ace Hotel Pittsburgh visit their website.