According to Elmore Leonard, “nobody writes a better crime novel” than Charles Willeford—one of the most deliciously twisted American authors of the 20th century and an expert renderer of hard-boiled, psychopathic characters. His works have been cited by Quentin Tarantino as primary inspiration when scripting Pulp Fiction, and two of his novels were adapted into masterpieces of exploitation and neo-noir cinema: Cockfighter (1974), with Warren Oates, and Miami Blues (1990), with Alec Baldwin. In 1987, a year before Willeford died while he was still relegated to literary obscurity, San Francisco counterculture legend V. Vale re-published a pair of his earliest, out-of-print novels through his imprint RE/Search. This beautifully laid-out, photo-illustrated twofer of 1953’s High Priest of California (“The world was his oyster—and women his pearls!”) and Wild Wives is still available for purchase. Essential for anybody with a taste for pulp; spring for a copy before it’s too late. ($30, researchpubs.com) —Spike Carter

More than a decade ago, Tony Melillo perfected the T-shirt, as any ATM by Anthony Melillo fan (and we are many!) can attest. Now he’s turned his attention to “mindful cashmere” with DearMax, a sustainable sweater collection named after his eight-year-old son. The Maxsweater is a seamless crewneck made from Loro Piana yarn with a soft shoulder and rib trim. Its relaxed fit is well suited to accompany weekend-wear such as wide-leg jeans and slouchy corduroys, but it also pairs nicely with dressed-up skirts and trousers. The first drop includes 187 pieces for men and women in pastel colors like sky blue and ivory, and each can be personalized with initials or phrases on the inner arm. Might we suggest “Thanks, Tony”? ($795, dearmax.com)

After developing the perfect London culinary résumé by working at E5 Bakehouse, Skye Gyngell’s Spring, Fergus Henderson’s St. John Bread and Wine, and Ruthie Rogers’s River Cafe, chef Max Rocha opened his very own Café Cecilia—named after his paternal grandmother—in a canal-front building near East London’s Broadway Market. An essential cookbook published this month by Phaidon includes an introduction by Rocha, who writes that his career in cooking has led him to “a place of real happiness and fulfillment,” and features recipes for many of the café’s comforting classics, such as their beloved Guinness bread (which the entire first chapter is dedicated to) and their onglet-and-peppercorn sauce. Per Rocha, it’s “the best home cooking you can get.” ($49.95, amazon.com) —Spike Carter

Eight years was an eternity in popular music in 1974. That’s how long Bob Dylan had been off the road when he abruptly announced a 21-city, 40-concert North American jaunt re-uniting him with the Band, and ticket demand was unprecedented. The subsequent live album, Before the Flood, has now been augmented by The 1974 Live Recordings, a 27-CD boxed-set, 431-track compilation of most of the tour’s shows (though minus the Band’s sets). This monolith isn’t aimed only at those fans who require 13 versions of “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35.” There’s real variation across all the performances, many of which are stellar, some rare gems (“To Ramona,” “One Too Many Mornings”), Dylan is in good (Dylan) voice, and in backing him the Band is reliably splendid. As a teenager, I caught one of these shows. It was electrifying. But don’t take my word for it: 29 hours of ageless music makes a persuasive case. ($129.98, bobdylanstore.com) —George Kalogerakis

Rimowa is known for creating some of the most stylish suitcases to ever grace the carousel, but the German brand is increasingly turning its attention to everyday bags as well. On that note, the Original Bag makes its debut. Made of lightweight aluminum, either in silver or black, and accented with leather, it mirrors the style and attitude of Rimowa’s popular suitcase but is destined to be carried on the city streets—a handy cross-body strap makes this an especially seamless experience. Best of all, there’s absolutely no opportunity for the bag to be smudged by a (well-intentioned, surely) T.S.A. agent. ($2,125; rimowa.com) —Ashley Baker

The Art Deco movement dominated architecture and design in the early 20th century, influencing jewelry trends with the frequent use of platinum. In Rome, luxury-fashion house Bulgari embellished platinum with precious stones and diamonds. But when the Second World War broke out, restrictions on production and supplies forced the brand to innovate. In the 1940s, Bulgari introduced the Tubogas technique, creating malleable, sinuous shapes with yellow gold. Drawing inspiration from Italy’s warm landscapes, the brand continued to refine this method, symbolizing postwar creativity and optimism. Their latest collection introduces 16 new Tubogas styles that pay homage to this pivotal era while offering a modern twist. Talk about a gold standard! (from $3,450; bulgari.com) —Jeanne Malle