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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS THE RECIPROCAL FAILURE KICKSTARTER IS NOW LIVE Pledge your support at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/208011788/reciprocal-failure-a-photography-zine Submit your photos to dorkroomzine@gmail.com Deadline: December 5 Please name your files consistently: "username_realname_imagetitle.jpg" - this makes it much easier to sort. Image title isn't required, just something to differentiate one image in your batch vs. the others. This thread comes straight to you from the Photobooks thread, where some spitballing was done about the prospects of making a Dorkroom Zine. WHAT IS A ZINE? A zine (/ˈziːn/ zeen; an abbreviation of fanzine or magazine) is most commonly a small circulation self-published work of original or appropriated texts and images usually reproduced via photocopier. A popular definition includes that circulation must be 1,000 or fewer, although in practice the majority are produced in editions of fewer than 100, and profit is not the primary intent of publication. They are informed by anarchopunk and DIY ethos. Since the Dorkroom is such a haven of sophistication and class, there's no way we'll be producing this thing on lovely photocopy paper though. More on that later. Some examples, to further illustrate the idea:   So, what's this about a Dorkroom Zine, then? The basic idea is to publish a zine filled with photos by Dorkroomers. I'd like to think it'll be a representation of people's best work, but hey, whatever. Of course, making a physical zine costs real-world money, so if you want to be a part of this crazy project, you're going to have to be willing to buy a copy (price to be determined, depending on how much content we have and the quality of the materials.) Who are you, elgarbo, and how are you qualified to do this? I'm probably not qualified, but hey, I've got the time and the willingness to organise it. I've made a zine, I know a guy who owns a company printing these things and did a real swell job on my first run around and the price was really reasonable. I've investigated and priced different qualities of paper. I also have some vague experience with putting together one of these things in InDesign - it's probably not going to be a masterpiece of design, but for a Dorkroom publication it'll probably suffice. I am quite happy to do this as a hobby and have no intention of making any money out of this thing whatsoever. That said, if there's anyone else with the time and willingness to get involved, I'd be grateful for the assistance. What's the process? There are a few things that will need to happen to get this off the ground. They are: 1. People registering their interest in participating. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Collating it into some sort of vaguely aesthetically pleasing design. 7. Finalising the cost. 8. Receiving moneys. 9. Printing / posting. 10. Celebrate! So, if I participate, what can I contribute? I envision that everyone who participates will get a double page spread to show off their work. Each page of the zine will be 8 inches wide by 10 inches high, so you'll have a total space to work with of 16 wide by 10 high across the fold of the page. You can fill that space with as much or as little work as you like, as I see it. I'm also happy to take written text, so if you want to write a little spiel about your photos, by all means. If you want to write a little poem about your photos, unusual... but cool. If you want to draw and scan a little picture that goes with your photos, that's also fine. If you don't want to submit any photos whatsoever, but you want to write an essay about photography, that's also not a problem. As long as it all relates to photography in some way, and it fits across a double page spread. Let's talk cash money It's hard to pin down a precise figure, because that will depend entirely on the number of pages and the quality of materials. In all likelihood, the cost could be anywhere between $5 and $20 Australian pesos, not including postage. Postage costs are roughly $2.10 within Australia for one zine, $5 to New Zealand and about $7 anywhere else in the world. The value of the Australian dollar is currently spiralling into the abyss, so there is every chance that by the time this project comes to its conclusion, your real-world dollars will be able to purchase an infinite supply of this quality publication for the equivalent of a stick of gum. Sounds rad, I want to get involved. Sweet. Leave a message in this here thread and we can get to work. elgarbo fucked around with this message at 21:00 on Jan 31, 2016 |
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 Currently involved: elgarbo (join me!) Tony Two Bapes rohan Pukestain Pal iSheep alkanphel PushingKingston 365 Nog Hogger daspope Dren MrBlandAverage feigning interest BANME.sh RangerScum HookShot 8th-snype Mrenda BobTheCow Thoogsby BetterLekNextTime Spedman Jimlad bobmarleysghost Shellman Saint Fu Soopafly voodoorootbeer ansel autisms unpacked robinhood Breadnought Mido Captain Organ MythObstacle IV Jeromas JSW2 pootiebigwang ohrwurm TomR Ric Minkee Putrid Grin McMadcow ExecuDork Helen Highwater LogisticsEarth Chekans 3 16 Primo Itch huhu VomitOnLimo elgarbo fucked around with this message at 12:18 on Nov 23, 2015 |
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Nov 15, 2015 01:00
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I would like to participate in this zine.
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Nov 15, 2015 01:27
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I'm in to contribute and help out in any way I can.
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Nov 15, 2015 01:30
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I'm in. I have plenty of photos that I can use to bring down the quality of the zine.
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Nov 15, 2015 01:33
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Pukestain Pal posted:I'm in. I have plenty of photos that I can use to bring down the quality of the zine. Same.
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Nov 15, 2015 02:18
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Well I'm definitely in for this.
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Nov 15, 2015 02:20
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I'm all for zine participation.
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In, of course. Thanks so much for organizing! Are we thinking about distributing a bit or just for internal consumption? If people are thinking of going that way I would want to put in money for some copies to put up for consignment at bookshop or two. It would probably be prudent to not put any specific mention of SA in there in that case...
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365 Nog Hogger posted:In, of course. Thanks so much for organizing! I am totally open to either option. The more copies made the cheaper printing gets. And of course we could make a bit of cash to split between everyone or offset the costs for production or whatever. It's probably easier to figure out the logistics of that sort of thing when we have a definite number of participants, but it's worth keeping in mind as we design it so we don't end up with a product full of in-jokes that nobody else would have any interest in.
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I would be interested in participating. I have experience with layout, paper, and printing if you need any help with that.
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I would like to participate. Thank you for organizing. Any idea for how you will accept work? Do you want us to mock up a two page spread? Choose from a list of layouts and select photos ourselves? Give you a bunch of photos and allow you to curate? Are you going to collect some or all money before you accept submissions? Dren fucked around with this message at 03:39 on Nov 15, 2015 |
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Nov 15, 2015 03:15
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I'm in.
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I'm down
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Dren posted:I would like to participate. Thank you for organizing. Any idea for how you will accept work? Do you want us to mock up a two page spread? Choose from a list of layouts and select photos ourselves? Give you a bunch of photos and allow you to curate? I'll most likely mock up a couple of sample layouts that people can choose from. I'd prefer to let people choose their photos, but it might be rad if we came to a general agreement about what sort of aesthetic we're going for (democracy is fun.) Basically what I'm saying is if you submit some sort of technicolour HDR madness I'd expect it won't make the cut. As for money - I'll just leave it for now. We'll get a full list of interested people, figure out how many pages it's going to be and what the actual cost will be to produce.. then I'll ask for money and anyone who doesn't get it by the deadline will be mercilessly culled. I won't be sending anything to get printed until all the payments balance, so nobody should end up out of pocket.
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I'm in. I also have basic experience with layout, but probably no more than you already do.
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Nov 15, 2015 04:51
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In, please.
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Nov 15, 2015 05:17
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I'm definitely in too.
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Nov 15, 2015 05:35
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Im down
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I'm in.
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This sounds fun, I'll contribute! Thanks for getting it started.
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In.
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Nov 15, 2015 07:38
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Count me in. I've never done anything like this before.
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Nov 15, 2015 08:01
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So the first order of business, as contributors start to roll in... What shall we call this heaving beast of a zine? Something short, punchy, camera-related. Any ideas?
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Nov 15, 2015 09:13
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reciprocal failure
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Nov 15, 2015 09:23
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I'm in too if its not too late.Wild EEPROM posted:reciprocal failure This is a good title.
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Nov 15, 2015 11:17
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Spedman posted:I'm in too if its not too late. Most definitely not too late.
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Nov 15, 2015 11:26
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Bully-curated aesthetics
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Nov 15, 2015 12:31
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Wild EEPROM posted:reciprocal failure
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Sounds fun, why not. Can't wait for my lovely photos to get lost in the pages amongst other lovely photos.
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Count me in.
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Sounds like a good time. Definitely interested. Nthing this:Wild EEPROM posted:reciprocal failure Hokkaido Anxiety fucked around with this message at 01:26 on Nov 16, 2015 |
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Nov 15, 2015 18:11
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Wild EEPROM posted:reciprocal failure I like this
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Nov 15, 2015 18:34
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I'd like in too if you'll have me
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Okay. So assuming we're going with Reciprocal Failure, I'll mock up a few possible (simple) logos. If anyone has any design experience with logos and can do something fancy and wants to try something better, you're very welcome to throw your attempts into this thread
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I'll participate.
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I'm in.
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I wanna throw down.
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Nov 16, 2015 04:41
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Here's some logo designs. I have no idea what the gently caress I'm doing so please feel free to make something better.
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I like the 5th one better. Also I'm in
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