Independent Publishing House — Palermo
Independent Publishing House — Palermo
45,00 €
Tales from nowhere is a modern visual fairy tale, an invitation to embark on a powerful journey of knowledge of the artist’s inner places who faces the complexities of a difficult period by searching for a magical version of reality.The creative act that leads to photography becomes an outlet, cure and refuge to contrast everyday life, a means of rediscovering oneself, exploring the most hidden emotions and revealing one’s point of view on the world. Through a story that recalls the Wunderkammer, the photographer searches for traces of magic in reality, delicately surreal scenes that visually evoke extraordinary landscapes and characters. The camera is the ideal means to capture moments that no one sees, recall magical memories and describe a world of forgotten dreams. Our existence is made up of light feelings, of moments that we hardly see, that pass through our fingers and which could give a more intense meaning to life itself, making it more magical, unexpected and non-trivial. To survive the monotony of the daily gaze one must wander, get lost in the world, search for small space/time interconnections, cracks in everyday life that highlight the days that pass by indifferently.
1. EDITION OF 300 06/2024
Texts by Pierluigi Ciambra
Book design by Pierluigi Ciambra
140 pages
68 color photographs
18,5 × 27,5 cm
Softcover
Digital print
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.
