Materials Monthly

You don't need to be a designer to appreciate Materials Monthly ($35/issue; $300 sub.) from the Princeton Architectural Press. This unique publication, designed as a system for shelving and cataloging, brings with it at least five state-of-the-art material samples and spec sheets each issue, along with important technical information. Sure, it's not for everyone, but if you get as excited about new flooring as you do a new fedora, it's certainly worth a look. [via]