The best ... gifts for creative types
... Out of Print Tees, Animal Hands, Kodak PlayTouch, and more
Out of Print Tees
“Bookworms, rejoice!” These T-shirts feature “iconic and often out-of-print book covers.” For every shirt you buy, a book is donated to a school or community in need.
$28, Outofprintclothing.com
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
Source: Every Day With Rachael
Animal Hands
Temporary tattoos created by Spanish designer Héctor Serrano “instantly transform kids’ (or grown-ups’) mitts into conversation pieces.” There are eight animals in each package, “but the dialogue possibilities are endless.”
$7.50, Unicahome.com
Sign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
Source: Dailycandy.com
Kodak PlayTouch
Digital Video Camera
Kodak’s “slick” new pocket camcorder with touch-screen controls is versatile and easy to use. Video quality at the high-definition setting is “just average,” but everything else is top-of-the-line.
$230, Kodak.com
Source: PCMag.com
Themis Mobile
This colorful mobile, designed by Clara Von Zweigbergk for Artecnica, is constructed of just paper, wire, and string.
$27, Thefutureperfect.com
Source: W
Rock-It Speaker System
The detachable pod of this palm-size device turns anything, from a sofa to a lampshade, into a speaker.
“Of course, audio quality varies greatly depending on what you stick it to.”
$50, OrigAudio.com
Source: Backpacker.com
Record Bookends
Perfect for retro-music lovers, these vinyl bookends give old records “new life.” The 45-rpm size works well for storing CDs; for books or magazines, use the LP size.
From $24, Conranusa.com
Source: Family Circle
Brooklyn Brewery Beer-Making Kit
For your “eternally collegiate brother”: a one-gallon kit to help him develop a connoisseur’s knowledge of brewing. Choose one of a variety of brews, from “Everyday IPA” to “Gingerbread Ale,” or try one of the additional recipes on the company’s site.
$40, Brooklynbrewshop.com
Source: New York
-
What will the thaw in Russia-US relations cost Europe?
Today's Big Question US determination to strike a deal with Russia over Ukraine means Europe faces 'betrayal by a long-term ally'
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
-
Why Spain's economy is booming
The Explainer Immigration, tourism and cheap energy driving best growth figures in Europe
By The Week UK Published
-
5 trips where the journey is the best part
The Week Recommends Slow down and enjoy the ride
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published