Art Takes

A wealth of books, documentaries and podcasts chronicle the news and events of the art world. Here are some of Luckbox’s favorites.  BOOKS: Stanley Donwood: There Will Be No Quiet By Stanley Donwood As an art student at the University of Exeter in the U.K., Stanley Donwood befriended Radiohead singer Thom Yorke. It wasn’t long until … Continued

FALSE PROPHETS

As we wrap up the annual prediction issue of Luckbox, our thoughts turn to Michel de Nostradame (aka Nostradamus), an enterprising early master of the side hustle. Although he was kicked out of med school for prematurely practicing apothecary, he continued practicing medicine during the plague. He was highly regarded as an astrologer and dabbled … Continued

Price Appreciation

Is someone manipulating government inflation numbers for political gain? That’s what a lot of Americans say about the most common yardstick, the consumer price index (CPI), which tracks the cost of a basket of household goods and services and often makes headlines. If they’re paying close attention, they may say the same about the more … Continued

Four Tips to Winning Poker

Players have a choice: Constantly hone their tactics or plunge into an abyss of losses  Poker’s a tough game, and players who aren’t constantly improving their skills risk becoming perpetual losers. So, don’t let that happen! If applied intelligently, the following four tips will ensure a player can stay competitive. Even players who find these … Continued