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 #72: Córnea 01

In the last few months, I've reviewed many zines coming from Brazil. It looks like the zine scene in this country keeps on growing and there's more people publishing really interesting projects.

Today's first review is zine/poster Córnea, a collaborative project between artists Isadora Gomez, Thales Pessoa and Raom Benarez.

Córnea is a A3 fold-out poster that explores geometry and sexuality through the photographs and illustrations of these 3 Brazilian artists.

You can find more information about the zine and othe projects on The Youngest Image Company, the collective these artists are part of.

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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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La Carniceria

I'm really happy to be part of La Carniceria, a pop-up store selling affordable photographs located in a food market in Madrid!

The organizers of this innovative project have transformed a butcher's stall into an art store that opens its doors tomorrow. This pop-up store will run until Saturday 23rd February and visitors will be able to purchase photos by Spanish and international artists at really reasonable prices.

All the photos from my series Spectrum will be available, along with the work of other photographers I really admire!

Where: Mercado Anton Martin

When: Wed 20th - Saturday 23rd February (12 - 8pm)

More info: Tumblr & Facebook

SPECTRUM

Sunday Zine Review #70: Women

Portuguese publisher O Panda Gordo has become good friends with the Sunday Zine Review. I've talked about João Sobral's project before and today I'm writing about the latest zine he has released, Women.

Women features the work of Matilde Viegas, a Portuguese photographer and a very familiar name to me because she was published in Girls on Film, the photography zine I edit, a few months ago.

In Women, the Porto photographer collects a selection of portraits of the women who have become special to Matilde while living in this Portuguese city. In the zine introduction Matilde says "Ever since I've moved to Porto, I feel there has been a change in me...I know this change has its cause in somewhere else: it came from the women I've met here".

Women is a beautiful selection of portraits shot with film cameras, capturing special moments of all these women who have been important to her. Matilde also says "This is my memorial, my vow, my love for them", and without knowing these women, you can really tell the devotion Matilde feels for them. 

If you want to know a little more about Women, you can do it on O Panda Gordo's website.

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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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Winner of Zinio Giveaway

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