Newtown Shopkeepers Photo Book
A$5,015
of $5,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 15th Nov 2013 at 12:00PM.
Newtown is a suburb in Sydney that is close to my heart. I lived there for many years and since 2009 I have worked on a series of photographs documenting the independent shopkeepers in the area.
The project had its genesis as I mused on how much this world has changed in the past 50 years, and imagined how interesting it would be to see a collection of portraits of local shopkeepers from the 1960s. There is no doubt that people in 2063 will have that same thought; this project ensures that they will have comprehensive document of the Newtown Shopkeepers of 2013!
the Vanguard
Newtown Cat Protection Society
During the exhibition in 2012 it became evident that, for the project to truly become the historical document that I envisaged it would be, greater depth was required with more portraits, and a short personal statement from each subject to put it all in context. The project represents a snapshot of a vital commercial community at a pivotal time in history. This limited edition book is the result.
Please spread the word to your friends. Because this is a limited-edition book of 1,000 copies, it is critical for you, your friends, and family to pre-order now to ensure they get their own copy of “Newtown Shopkeepers.” Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Below are two sample pages from the book. Each of the 50 portraits is accompanied with an interview.
Supported by The City of Sydney through the Matching Grants scheme.
The project had its genesis as I mused on how much this world has changed in the past 50 years, and imagined how interesting it would be to see a collection of portraits of local shopkeepers from the 1960s. There is no doubt that people in 2063 will have that same thought; this project ensures that they will have comprehensive document of the Newtown Shopkeepers of 2013!
the Vanguard
Newtown Cat Protection Society
During the exhibition in 2012 it became evident that, for the project to truly become the historical document that I envisaged it would be, greater depth was required with more portraits, and a short personal statement from each subject to put it all in context. The project represents a snapshot of a vital commercial community at a pivotal time in history. This limited edition book is the result.
Please spread the word to your friends. Because this is a limited-edition book of 1,000 copies, it is critical for you, your friends, and family to pre-order now to ensure they get their own copy of “Newtown Shopkeepers.” Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Below are two sample pages from the book. Each of the 50 portraits is accompanied with an interview.
Supported by The City of Sydney through the Matching Grants scheme.
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How The Funds Will Be Used
All funds will be used towards printing, shipping and importation costs. I have raised nearly half of the costs myself and need your help to meet the total amount.
Book Details
Text: Essay by Lisa Murray, City Historian
Photographs: approx. 63 in color
Pages: 126
Size: approx. 11.5 x 8.5 inches
Retail price: approx. $60
Publication date: Jan/Feb 2014
Limited Edition: 1,000 copies signed and numbered
Book Details
Text: Essay by Lisa Murray, City Historian
Photographs: approx. 63 in color
Pages: 126
Size: approx. 11.5 x 8.5 inches
Retail price: approx. $60
Publication date: Jan/Feb 2014
Limited Edition: 1,000 copies signed and numbered
The Challenges
The risks and challenges when publishing a photobook include the possibility of delay. I have given myself enough of a time period to avoid delays and to make sure the copies are available by February 2014 at the latest.
08/11/13: Files in Hong Kong
15/11/13: Dyeline out
23/12/13: Advance copies out
27/12/13: Freight Closing
01/01/13: ETD HK
11/01/13: ETA Sydney port
13/01/13: ETA Sydney warehouse
If this campaign is successful, I would do everything possible to make sure the book is published in late January 2014.
08/11/13: Files in Hong Kong
15/11/13: Dyeline out
23/12/13: Advance copies out
27/12/13: Freight Closing
01/01/13: ETD HK
11/01/13: ETA Sydney port
13/01/13: ETA Sydney warehouse
If this campaign is successful, I would do everything possible to make sure the book is published in late January 2014.
• Thank you! • You will be credited for helping make this project a success on my blog and facebook. • Also receive exclusive updates about the project in your email.
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Est. delivery is Jan 14
• A signed postcard with an image from the project on one side and a handwritten thank you from me on the other. • Plus the above
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Est. delivery is Jan 14
Received a signed limited edition copy of Newtown Shopkeepers and an invitation to the book launch in Sydney.
20 chosen
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Received a signed limited edition copy of Newtown Shopkeepers, acknowledgment in the book as a supporter, and an invitation to the book launch in Sydney.
8 chosen / 92 available
Est. delivery is Jan 14
Become a sponsor of the project and have your business logo in the back of the book under ‘This project is supported by ” plus two signed limited edition copies of Newtown Shopkeepers.
2 chosen / 8 available
Est. delivery is Jan 14