Independent Publishing House — Palermo
Independent Publishing House — Palermo
30,00 €
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I hadn’t given any serious consideration to a new photography project for some time, but the sudden change – triggered by the pandemic – giving rise to a new and unusual way of life filled with surreal situations impelled me to take photographs documenting this period. Since Covid-19 restrictions meant I could only leave my apartment in case of emergency or absolute necessity, I initially photographed people in the immediate vicinity, plants and flowers in the garden or lights and shadows in the deserted streets of my hometown of Meran, Italy. The pictures in the photo project De zona rubra illustrate my impressions during this period of restricted freedom of movement. They aim to highlight my emotions during this unusual time: deserted streets, people in their surroundings and the interaction of light and shadow as well as a self-portrait in the dark times of restricted movement and difficult human relations.
Limited Edition of 330 copies numbered and signed by hand
Texts by Heidy Kessler and Louis Celia Zippo
Book design by Andrea Muheim and Lioba
Wackernell, granitdesign.eu
40 pages
15 b/w photographs hand-colored by Monika Hartl
27 × 26 cm
Softcover
Digital print
ISBN 979–12-210-5536-8
Founded by a photographer, 89books emerged from the desire to elevate the book as an artistic medium and to create opportunities for photographers at the beginning of their careers, as well as for those with little or no previous experience in photobook publishing. Book proposals may be submitted at any time, either as a completed dummy or as an invitation to collaborate on the development of a project from a larger body of photographic material. In the latter case, 89books works closely with the artist on image selection, editing, sequencing, and graphic design in order to shape the work into a carefully conceived publication.
Folio is a special series of 89books dedicated to the production of fast-paced publications distinguished by a cohesive design and a standard format (21 × 28 cm). Each edition is housed in a printed envelope, reinforcing the tactile and collectible nature of the object. With Folio, 89books aims to respond to photographers’ desire to produce limited-edition publications quickly, while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Folio is continuously open to submissions from artists and photographers with fully developed projects seeking to transform their work into a carefully conceived publication.
The 89Books AIR Program (Artists in Residence) supports professionals working in contemporary art, with a particular focus on photography and bookmaking. During the residency, residents may either refine an existing project with the aim of transforming it into a book, or develop new work in the city of Palermo intended to become part of Quaderno Palermo – a collection of impressions of the city and its inhabitants conceived in dialogue with the 89books team. The residency also seeks to question and expand the very notion of the “book,” exploring new possibilities for how photobooks can be made, structured, viewed, and experienced. Residencies typically last two weeks. Shorter or longer stays may be arranged individually. Selected candidates receive a letter of support to assist with applications for external funding covering travel expenses and per diems.
Quaderno Palermo is a special publication series dedicated to photographers’ interpretations of Palermo, a city endlessly photographed and immortalized in cinema. At once visually captivating and deeply neglected, Palermo offers a rich and layered terrain for artistic exploration. Projects may be developed independently or within the framework of the 89books Artist-in-Residence program. The intended outcome is a publication in the Quaderno Palermo series.
