The overabundance of and overexposure to images thrust upon humanity by social media and new technologies--and more recently the proliferation of A.I.-generated images that feel increasingly detached from human experience--have sparked a countermovement of resistance, noted the Observer in a recent report on the surging market for vintage Leica cameras. In other vintage news, Kosmo Foto spotlighted a husband and wife who make 1920s-style black-and-white film for Leica enthusiasts, using a "treasure trove" of old film-making equipment in their basement.

  Late last month, American booksellers hit a major milestone. Across the United States, 2,000 bookshops celebrated Independent Bookstore Day—breaking participation records. Based on trends from early 2026, the independent bookstore scene in NYC remains strong, with at least 34 independent bookstores in Brooklyn alone participating in the 2026 Brooklyn Bookstore Crawl last month. Above: The Lit.Bar, 131 Alexander Avenue, Mott Haven, The Bronx, ...