Sunday Zine Review #69: Macho Picchu #01

What I like the most about reviewing zines is when I have the chance to write about the very first issue of a new publication. It's really exciting to see that the zine scene keeps on growing everywhere around the world and that some really interesting projects are being published.

Today's zine comes from Vilnius, Lithuania. Mačo pikču (Macho Picchu) is a a zine and also an independent publisher specialising in collaborative printed media projects published in small editions. 

Issue 01 explores "machoism", interpreted by 12 local and international artists. From illustrations and collage to essays and photography, it's interesting to see how all these artist share their very different visions about this topic.

The first issue of Macho Picchu is 40 pages long, in A5 format, and part of a limited edition of 50 copies. If you're interesting in finding out more about the zine, you can do it on its website or Facebook Page.

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Sunday Zine Review #68: dienacht #12

Calin Kruse, the editor of dienacht magazine, messaged me a couple of weeks ago to talk about his publication. dienacht is a biannual magazine for photography, design, subculture published in Germany (with German and English text) and featuring the work of international artists.

The first thing I loved about the magazine was the format: a size slightly smaller than A5 with an almost square shape. These dimensions, along with the great paper quality and binding, make this publication feel more like a book than a magazine.

The variety of the portfolios presented in this issue makes it also really interesting. I had never heard about the photographers featured so it was great to discover Marco Vernaschi's Biophilia series about exploring the increasing trend of reconnecting with the natural world, or Dennis Dailleux photos of Ghana.

Although the main focus of the publication is on photography, dienacht has also space for other disciplines like graphic design and mixed media. 

The final pages of the magazine are dedicated to one of my favourite things -yes, you guessed right- zine, magazine and book reviews focusing on photography.

The last issue of dienacht is a limited edition of 1,000 copies and it's only 7€. If you want to find more information about it, you can do it on the magazine's website.

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I'm also giving away 9 digital magazine subscriptions, if you want to find out how to get one just head to this blog post to know more about it! 

Sunday Zine Review #67: Deutsche Qualität by Maycec

Maycec (Cécile Mayot) is a French graphic designer who is also interested in zines. Cécile messaged me a couple of weeks ago to show me Deutsche Qualität, a photography zine showcasing images taken by Céline Marioni and Cécile.

If you follow my blog, you might have read that I spent some days in Berlin last November. Deutsche Qualität collects little moments from this city and after flipping through its pages, it really made me want to book a couple of days off from work and visit Berlin again.

In Deutsch Qualität, Céline and Cécile snap the still life of Berlin, creating a collection of the images that represent the diversity of this city. 

If you're interested in knowing a little more about the zine, you can do it on Maycec's website.

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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 #65: No Thoughts #09

 

Michael J DeMeo and Alyssa Noches' zine, No Thoughts, is a regular on the Sunday Zine Review. This photography zine has become a cult publication known for the rawness and aesthetics of the portraits featured in it and now it is on its 9th edition with an issue dedicated to music.

For most of us, music plays an important role in our lives and Michael and Alyssa have decided to celebrate this fact collecting a selection of music portraits by 32 emerging and established photographers.

Some highlights from this issue include Gavin Thomas' cover shot of Jim Jones, Brad Elterman's archive photos of Joey Ramone and Phil Spector, Olivia Locher's portrait of Matthew Dear, ASAP Rocky shot by Evan Tetreault and Dania Shihab's interpretation of Withney Houston.

No Thoughts 09 is only $7 and based on the success of the previous issues this one will also sell out fast! If you want to find more information and a full list of photographers on  No Thoughts website. 

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Sunday Zine Review #64: Fused Minds

 

It's always good to discover the work of new publishers from all around the world, so when the guys from Zimmer17 messaged me and asked if I wanted to review one of their latest publications, I agreed of course!

Zimmer17 is a collective of photographers based in Germany. On their website, you can find their individual portfolios as well as collaborative works like Fused Minds. 

Fused Minds collects the work of the 6 members of the collective: Christian Conrad, Daniel Harders, Marina Jerkovic, Lars Kiss, Susann Probst and Yannic Schon. Still life and portraits are mixed to provide an insight into these photographer's work.

Fused Minds is a special edition of only 180 copies and I must say the printing and paper quality are excellent so wouldn't be surprise if they sell out soon! If you want to find more information about the collective and this publication, you can do it here.

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Sunday Zine Review #63: Agua Pura

It's been a while since I last posted an illustration zine review, but when Kathleen Itch messaged me about Agua Pura and told me the story behind it, I knew there was a place for it on my blog.

Kathleen works as a paramedic in the north of England and last September she decided to take a month off to work as a volunteer at the US/Mexico border. The pages of Agua Pura illustrate this month providing humanitarian aid to people crossing the desert.

It's been quite shocking to read about Kathleen's experience and finding out more about all these people walking for weeks with no food or water for a minimal chance of crossing the border. Being from Spain, I'm familiar with the challenges African immigrants have to deal with to try to get into my country but didn't know that much about the North American situation.

I love the way Kathleen writes about this month, mixing sad moments with some funny and life-changing instants. The drawings recreate her experience in the border and are a vital part to understand what Kathleen went through.

This zine might be slightly different to what I usually post in here but I definitely recommend getting a copy to learn more about the situation in the US/Mexico border. If you're interested, you can contact Kathleen at agua.pura.zine@gmail.com

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Sunday Zine Review #62: Divina Comedia by Manuela Costalima

Not so long ago, I reviewed a couple of zines that Matheus Chiaratti from Companhia Rapadura sent me. A few days after sending those publications, Matheus also posted a zine made by his friend Manuela Costalima.

Manuela is a Brazilian photographer who's currently finishing her degree in architecture and urbanism. She's also part of the collective Companhia Rapadura and is the intriguing mind behind this small zine.

And I say intriguing because that's how I felt after flipping through the 20 pages of this A6 zine. The selection of images leaves you wondering what made her took all those photographs, and that's why I find Divina Comedia so interesting.

The rest of her work is also quite mysterious and definitely worth taking a look at! If you're interested in Divina Comedia you can find more information about it here.

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Sunday Zine Review #61: Bad Day

When I got my first copy of Bad Day Magazine I must admit I didn't know much about it. I had seen it several times on websites and blogs, and maybe it was the Risograph printing aesthetics what made me buy a copy on my trip to Berlin last November but it was definitely not a bad choice.

Don't know where the name of the magazine comes from but it wouldn't be wrong to think that editor-in-chief Eva Michon decided to call it that way so people could read the publication when they are having a bad day. It actually makes sense to me, the interviews featured in the magazine can definitely make you feel better when you're going through rough times.

Bad Day is a magazine to take with you everywhere - I actually read most of the issues above while being on the bus on my way to work. The short interviews are perfect for those bus rides or to have a look at when you're waiting for a friend, and the photo essays and fashion editorials can be enjoyed with your preferred drink at your favourite café.

The only bad thing about Bad Day? It's only published twice a year.

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Sunday Zine Review #60: romka 7

When I was first starting with the Sunday Zine Review, I wrote a small post about the sixth issue of romka. After discovering the magazine, I was really looking forward to the new issue so it was a nice suprise when its editor, Joscha Brucker, messaged me about sending me some copies to review.

For those of you who haven't heard about romka, it is little photography magazine which showcases photographs and the stories behind them.

Founded by Joscha Bruckert 4 years ago, romka has become a cult publication in the independent publishing scene. This magazine is now a global platform where professional and amateur photographers archive their memories in the shape of a collective photo album. Emerging artists and established photographers like Alec Soth have shared their images and explained everything behind them.

Issue 7 of romka features photographs by over 50 different artists. Each of these images is accompanied by a text describing why it is so important to the respective photographer.  There’s a nice balance of stories, with a focus on really different topics, from family and holidays to death and childhood memories.

Love plays an important role in this issue and Joscha has selected 12 photographs related to this subject, which have been laid out in a minimal design, with the size of the images similar to the dimensions of a slide or a 35mm frame.

This issue also features an excerpt from a private photo album from Friedrich Tietjen’s collection, consisting of handprinted black and white photographs showing a typical German middle class home from the 50’s.

The last pages of romka 7 are dedicated to bad photographs, adding a touch of humour to the publication. Back in 2009, Joscha asked photographers from all around the world to send their worst photographs. The final selection included in this issue (presented by carp fishers holding the images) have been “anti-curated” by Joscha and some important names in the contemporary photography world, like artist Joachim Schmid and Bruno Ceschel from Self Publish, Be Happy.

 If you want to get a copy of this issue, you can do it on romka's online shop.

Joscha has kindly sent me several copies of the new issue so I've decided to give away a copy! All you have to do is visit the Sunday Zine Review on FB, and like and share THIS PHOTO.

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