893 Magazine a winner at Blurb Photography Book Now
A few months ago, I entered Blurb Photography Book Now without any expectations… And suddenly, 2 weeks ago, I got a call from Eileen from Blurb. At that time I was in Japan for the YAKUZA project, right in the middle of photographing a covert training camp for young recruits. When I explained my potentially slightly precarious situation to her, she understood why I wasn’t able to jump up and scream “Yeah!”…. …but we had a great whispery conversation after that :-)
Needless to say, I feel incredibly honored to have won in the Editorial Category, and I’m going to make the most of it to push this project forward as much as I can… Remember the “playing wide” post a while ago… Here’s a sneak preview of what I have in store: First and foremost, there’ll be an issue of 893 Magazine every 6 months as long as the project goes. That means that in roughly two months time you will be able to buy a new 893 issue… I’m still debating on whether the shape and form should be radically different than the first issue. There are pros and cons to that approach… so I guess I’ll keep it as a surprise :-)
Secondly, my brother and I recently got permission to shoot video during the project. This obviously presents a huge opportunity to add depth to this project, and makes producing a documentary feature film suddenly become a possibility. A lot of legwork will be required to pull this one off, especially because photography and video require such a different approach… but I’m working on it. Malik and I are organizing test shoots to see how it will work out, and so we have some raw material to approach production companies for help.
Thirdly, about a month ago, I entered negotiations for an encompassing 893 – Yakuza exhibition as well… I can’t disclose too much information just yet, because it’s all still in its infancy, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it will work out. My contact is a great guy who is an absolute expert on Asia. In this exhibition I will create an immersive experience with images, video, sound and graphic design/typography… Stay tuned for more info on this one.
Alongside the above, I’m also producing many more things that I hope will be successful in spreading the word. Again, tight lips here for now, but announcements will follow very very soon, like, in a couple of days… — post scriptum For those who have bought the previous edition of the first issue of 893 Magazine (not available anymore), I have a special treat: as it suddenly became a limited first edition of 89 (with 3 copies for myself, so an edition of 89+3), I’ll personally sign and number and send you your copy back, if you send it to me first.
I know it’s a bit weird to do it this way, but that’s because I couldn’t dream of predicting winning Blurb PBN… I’ll number according to your wishes, on a simple “first come, first serve” basis (meaning, the book that actually arrives at my home first, by whatever means), with the first 3 numbers being reserved. email me for my home address at anton[at]antonkusters.com, and I will send you detailed instructions immediately. “Send it, make it limited” could be the catch phrase here :-)
Oh. and thank you all dearly for your support….
ever so appreciated.
febe & kobe
September 14, 2010 at 19:37 //
hallo anton, proficiat met je prijs!
goed gedaan! :-)
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, febe & kobe!
anton
September 14, 2010 at 19:53 //
Febe & Kobe! Dankje voor jullie lieve berichtje…. en tot gauw!!!
xxxxxxxxxxxanton
Jean-Pierre
September 14, 2010 at 19:38 //
Congrats my friend….. U totally deserve this prize……
X jp
David
September 14, 2010 at 22:20 //
Anton, congratulations, you truly deserve it
anton
September 14, 2010 at 23:38 //
Thanks David, I appreciate it….
hope you’re well,
a
Jukka Onnela
September 16, 2010 at 15:23 //
Coungratulations Anton!
i always thought that the mag looks damn good. and the permission to film indeed opens up many new possibilities. cool cool
J
anton
September 16, 2010 at 15:37 //
Hey Jukka!
Good to hear from you amigo… I hope you’re well… and thanks for the words! I do hope indeed that filming will open up new possibilities. It’s very hard though getting used to the different way of working with video, feels very different, like I can’t really control what the outcome is
Are you into any cool stuff these days?
cheers,
a
Serge Van Cauwenbergh
September 26, 2010 at 16:23 //
Anton,
Congrats on winning this prize! A few days ago I received my copy of the first issue. Great photography and also very nice book layout!
Serge
anton
September 26, 2010 at 16:55 //
thanks for the comment Serge…. and glad you like the book! Will be starting a new issue soon….
Cheers,
a