msdm: mobile strategies of display & mediation

Posted on: July 21st, 2008
By: paula
Under: photobook, publications

PUBLISH AND BE DAMNED 08 Sunday 3rd August, 12 - 6pm

msdm will be presenting a batch of new photobooks at the Publish and Be Damned, the One-Day Self-Publishing Fair. In its 5th year, the fair will again take place at Rochelle School on Sunday 3rd August 2008.

Publish and Be Damned (PaBD) continues to profile individual and experimental approaches to making and distributing publications outside of the commercial mainstream. The fair encompasses cut ‘n’ paste ‘zines, critical journals, glossy periodicals, self-published DVDs, and collaborative publishing projects in a broad selection of formats and interpretations. The fair offers a rare opportunity to discover a wide variety of publications and to meet their producers, and provides a network for artists, writers, and musicians to distribute and disseminate material amongst other producers, and the public.

The use of print on demand providing the background for an experiment in self-publishing, the new msdm collection brings together more than 30 photobooks exploring the boundaries of the page when the photographic image takes centre stage. Developed during workshops on the use of networked digital technologies for book publishing throughout 2007/08, all these books are available for online purchase and have been shown in London (London South Bank University, Wimbledon College of Art, and Middlesex university) and New York (cltad conf), and this is their first presentation on a self-publishing fair.

FREQUENCY OF PUBLICATION:
2x year batches 0f 10 or more

TITLE OF PUBLICATION(S):
Growing collection of more than 30 includes:

One Board by Shea “Rico” Queensborough- a group of teenagers living their dreams through skateboarding.
No Reserve by Thomas Evans- a photographic exploration of society’s current obsession with leaving biographical trails online for all to see through forums such as Facebook, MySpace and of course, Ebay.
Metamorphosis by Aga Wierzbicka- a collection of personal journeys into the outer subconscious.
The Third Space by Sindy Püssa- this book is about the surreal experience of being in The Third Space. Photographs taken in a coffee shop, after-hours - in an attempt to portray a part of our society
Southbank by Mark Westlake- photobook documenting the exploits of a group of BMX riders at the iconic “Southbank” spot, London.
The Pop Cosmopolitanist: A Blank Canvas by Lee Slaymaker- a dual purpose photo book, a study of how best friend, Alexandra Saunders, goes about establishing her identity within the subculture of Pop Cosmopolitanism. Photos and essays within.
Living For the Camera by Jessica Kril- sleep. hit the snooze button. only five more minutes. get up. have a shower. pick the clothing. put the make-up on. morning tea. check email. leave for university. lectures. go home. work. boyfriend. music. cook meals. go out. meet friends. living for the camera. a ficticious documentary by Jessica Kril.
Alternative to ’subculture’ gone mainstream by Karel Polt- portraits of a boy and a girl who could be described as gay, but who have decided to portray themselves as something alternative to the mainstream gay culture.
Malford Court by Aviv Ron- portrait of Malford Court. Photographic images from a residential building, spatial study.
Layered Intimation by Jennie Rosberg- of self-masquerade, the characters performed are made up by forcing preconceptions about stereotypes specific to an area, a hometown in Sweden. The book aims to explore layered meanings constructed by putting these characters in relation to each other.
F-Stop Reality by John Brown- a journey through virtual cities BETA version.
Reflections of London by Sandra Madiot-mannequins and other shop-window artifacts found in the city environment, many of them co-composite with the cityscape reflected in the shop-windows, beautifully displayed in a deep range monochrome scale. Catalysts and Movement by Gary Lewzey-The most vibrant and colourful catalysts of people to be mixed within a city’s grey architecture are skateboarders. Their vision is as different as their priorities in comparison to the conventional visitors inside the business district. The general public sees practicality where skateboarders see opportunity and leisure.
Nine twelve fifty six by Chris Charalambous. The Fashion Journey by Mary Germanou-a pictorial biography about one’s grandparents journey from one country to a new location adapting to new cultures, new surroundings and new fashions.
Lomosexual: A Tribute to LOMO Cameras by Francois Boutemy- A close up look at the revolutionary Russian camera and its bag of tricks. A collaboration of several photographers featuring a gallery of images, interviews and modification tips; with contributions from Jon Wyatt, Ricardo Ventura, Jeansman Lee and Francois Boutemy. Me, Society and I by Liz Aspden- Posed as different members of society, photographed them and then they photographed her. Chess players by Alicja Sokolowska-Photos taken in Plac Grunwaldzki, all black and white, shot on high speed film.