Sunday Zine Review #89: Dienacht 13

This is the second time I review dienacht here on the Sunday Zine Review. Last February, I wrote about the magazine's 12th issue and today I'm talking about their latest issue, which has been released one month later than usual but that has been definitely worth waiting for. 

For those of you who haven't heard about dienacht, it is mainly a photography magazine although there's also space for illustrators and graphic designers. Each issue usually features the work and series of a selection of artists coming from very different photography genres, a couple of graphic design and illustration portfolio showcases and a final section with zines, books and magazines reviews.

Issue 13th features the work of New York-based photographer Chad Moore, whose book "Between Us" I reviewed here last year. It also showcases the series "Nature Morte" by Ingar Krauss, the nocturnal landscapes of Daisuke Yokota, Francesco Merlini's black and white work, Verena Brandt's daily life images and Johan Bäuman's Albino project amongst other features.

dienacht 13 is a limited edition of 1,000 copies and is available at the magazine's online shop.

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Sunday Zine Review #77: Of The Afternoon 02

Of The Afternoon is a contemporary photography magazine founded in April 2012 as a platform for new and emerging photographers to share their work with a wider audience.

Phil, the editor of Of The Afternoon, messaged me a couple of weeks ago to show me the magazine and after receiving the second issue and seeing how great it is, I decided to ask him some questions about his publication.

I've really enjoyed the second issue of Of The Afternoon, flicking through its pages has become a great way to spend this Sunday's afternoon. Could you tell me a little more about Of The Afternoon and yourself?

I graduated from a photography degree last year and started working in a gallery in London with the aim of eventually curating. While working there I had no real input into the creative side of things, so decided to start publishing work that I found interesting through Of The Afternoon. 

It started off as just a blog where I occasionally posted work that I found interesting.  As it began to receive more attention, it lead to me being able to publish the first issue in December last year.

I've seen that Of The Afternoonstarted as an online project. It's interesting to see that many online projects are turning into something physical. Did you always have in mind creating a print version of the blog when you started it, or would you consider it a natural evolution?

I always wanted to publish Of The Afternoon in print.  Viewing work online can be great, but nothing will ever compare to the printed image, especially when it's done well.  Releasing a regular publication also helps to separate Of The Afternoon from the 1000's of other blogs that are out there, I definitely don't want Of The Afternoon to get lost amongst all of them.

Do you have any future plans for Of The Afternoon?Based on the content of the magazine, I'd say that an exhibition looks like the next step!

I'll be focusing a lot more attention to the online side of things for the time being to try and grow the audience and build interest for the release of Issue #3, which I imagine will be released sometime over the summer.

For Issue #2 there was an exhibition at Underground Gallery in London, which worked really well. Having a launch night/exhibition is something I'm going to try and do for each release.  I'm also currently finalising plans for an exhibition in Helsinki for over the summer, which I'm really excited about.

If you want to find out more about the second issue or get a copy, you can do it on Of The Afternoon's online shop.

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Sunday Zine Review #73: Justified 02

A couple of weeks ago I talked about why second issues are usually more exciting than first issues. Today, I'm bringing another example to prove this theory.

Last December I reviewed the first issue of Justified, a publication that showcases the work from student and recent graduates, along with advice from creative professionals. The second issue of this great new magazine was released just a few days ago and its editor, Joshua Ogden, messaged me to see if I'd like to review it.

The second issue of Justified comes in a new format, slightly smaller than the inaugural issue, but that, in my opinion, works better with the design and what the magazine tries to convey. 

The manifesto behind Justified remains the same: providing a concise insight into contemporary design and photography, celebrating creative individuals who are at the forefront. 

The first page of the magazine starts with this statement: "Justfied Magazine provides a breather to the blogging culture. We acknowledge the power and shareability of the internet but feel work becomes lost within the vast online community". I really like how Justified's editors believe in both platforms, online and print, and besides, some of the interviewees in this issue mention how social media and the internet have influenced the way they work.

Some of the highlights from Justified 02 include the printed photograph experiments of Sophie Tajan, the interview with London based design consultancy Two Times Elliott and the future plans of artist Luc Fuller.

Justified is distributed in stores and bookshops across UK and Europe and can also be purchased on the magazine's online shop.

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Sunday Zine Review #71: Stay Young 02

I have a few reasons to believe that second issues are always more exciting than first issues. Currently, there's lots of people starting editorial projects and, maybe due to the lack of time and dedication, some of them just die after the first issue.

Second issues are also usually better than the first issue.The editors have gained experience and knowledge and this can be observed in the second issues. They now know who their readers are and aren't afraid of experimenting with little changes such as the design or format.

After receiving the second issue of Stay Young I felt that I needed to write this little introduction, mainly to say thanks to Paul Nelson for having published a second issue which meets everything mentioned above - something that it's not as easy as it may seem.

The editorial line of Stay Young has remained the same as in the first issue (which I reviewed here a few months ago), showcasing great photos by photographers from all around the world. Inside its pages there are images taken by some really familiar names to anyone interested in the current emerging photography scene: Lukasz Wierzbowski, Zara Pfeifer, Levi Mandel and Pia Riverola just to name a few.

But although the editorial line of the zine hasn't changed, there are a few details in this second issue which make it even greater. The cover features two cut-outs to insert one of the photos provided by Paul, making it interchangeable (simple but clever idea), and the format has changed from A3 newspaper to A5 printed in a really nice quality paper and making it more lasting.

Stay Young 02 is now available to pre-order so head to Editions Ltd. page and get your copy!

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Sunday Zine Review #66: Mr. Spoqui #39

Mr. Spoqui can be now considered a regular here on the Sunday Zine Review. It's always great when the Baeza siblings send me the latest issue of their zine because it really puts me in a good mood.

For those of you who are new to the Sunday Zine Review, have a look a the previous reviews and an interview with one of Mr. Spoqui's creators here.

Mr. Spoqui is one of the zines I like to keep in my bag and carry with me everywhere. Even if it's a zine you could finish reading in probably less than 30min, I always like to take it with me and enjoy it throughout a week. I read one of the short comics on the bus to work or one of the texts just before going to bed - I believe that's the way Mr. Spoqui should be enjoyed!

Issue #39 is dedicated to magic and, as always, the zine is packed with great photographs, comics and text around the topic. Each of the Baeza siblings and some new contributors have collaborated to create a very special issue where some of the best magic secrets are revealed!

If you're interested in this issue, make sure you visit Mr. Spoqui website to find out more about it and get yourself a copy to start building your Mr. Spoqui collection!!

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Sunday Zine Review #59: Justified 01

Last weekend I went to Glasgow to see Wild Nothing and paid a visit to Good Press Gallery, my favourite place to buy nice zines and independent publications in Scotland.

I bought a couple of things, including the first issue of Justified. Hadn't heard about this new magazine, but after flipping quickly through the pages and seeing the price (£3) decided to get a copy.

Justified is a publication showcasing artistic submissions from student and recent graduates in the design, photography and architecture fields. The magazine has been created as a paper extension from the Justified's blog and the first issue shows an insight into how the editors ( Joshua Ogden, William Whiting and Jasper van den Bosch ) intend to showcase creatives across these different fields.

I liked how all these disciplines blend in the pages of Justified and it's also really nice to see some words from the featured artists, talking about their work, as well as some industry insight and advice to recent design graduates from Mat Dolphin Studio.

You can find more information about the first issue on Justified's site and buy a copy at Good Press Gallery.

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