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Most people know of John Lennon’s writing from his music — but if you want to get to know Lennon the person, you need to read his letters. The John Lennon Letters ($20) brings together nearly 300 letters and postcards written by Lennon to friends, family, lovers, and even total strangers. The collection is edited and annotated by Hunter Davies, who wrote The Beatles’ authorized biography way back in ’68.
AND ANOTHER PAIR Beyerdynamic delivers its answer to the so-called “premium” sound delivered by the growing chaos of co-branded celebrity headphones with their Custom One Pro. One thing you can already count on with Beyerdynamic, is that we’re talking about well, Beyerdynamic. The company has been an audiophile favorite for many years and their latest headphone brings that expertise to what is now a rapidly evolving landscape. The Custom One Pro isn’t only customizable in its design, but its audio profile can be adjusted via a “sound slider” that changes the sound based on your listening preferences or music choices. The headphones are powered by 16-Ohm drivers which have a frequency response of 5-30,000Hz and a variable noise reduction system keeps you immersed in your music without the need for battery-based noise cancellation. $249, Beyerdynamic
MEAN!!!! Chevy has unveiled the long awaited, C7 Corvette and have deemed it such a special car that they’ve brought back a special nameplate, The Stingray. The 2014 Corvette Stingray is American Muscle meets next generation stealth design with styling cues reminiscent of Corvettes of the past, but the aggressive, high-performance contours make it very much a Corvette of the future. The new Vette will be powered by a 6.2L V8 LT1 engine that will produce 450 hp, 450 lb-ft of torque, a 0-60 time of under 4 seconds, and it will even manage to exceed a fuel mileage of 26 mpg. Other features include a carbon fiber hood, removable roof panel, and a new seven speed manual transmission. And this is just the standard model, imagine with the next ZR1 is going to look like. Expect the Corvette Stingray to hit showrooms in the 3rd quarter of this year. Chevrolet
”Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads” -Erica Jong