| We Didn't Invent Anything Contributor(s): Kong, King (Author) |
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ISBN: 8888493131 ISBN-13: 9788888493138 Publisher: Drago OUR PRICE: $26.10 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2007 Annotation: This collection of work from the denizens of the eponymous 2000-2005 Milan boutique is full of do-it-yourself zines and publications, clothes, photography, events and music. When Federico Sarica and Ivano Atzori closed their physical shop, it was to create projects like this and to spread their aesthetic to a wider audience. The illustrations, photography and texts they've gathered here all stress a credo of acting now and acting together; of conceiving a project, writing and making it. Immediately. No matter if you fail and start again. They follow their own advice with gratifying results. Sarica, Vice magazine's Associate Editor in Italy, has also worked with The End magazine and Rolling Stone. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Photography | Individual Photographers - General - Sports & Recreation | Skateboarding - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Lifestyles |
| Dewey: 709.22 |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6.73" W x 9.48" (0.71 lbs) 96 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In a world where the remix culture is at the base of every great invention, King Kong, with their DIY philosophy did not literally invent anything, but in fact conceived something fresh, new and original by opening a window onto a whole new world of images, sensations and reconstructions. King Kong is a talented team, that despite being scattered around the world, chose to take on this extraordinary editorial project. By displaying the work of some of the most creative minds from around the globe, the book stunningly shows how different life paths and approaches merge together into a singular perspective of the streets. These artists are Giorgio Di Salvo, Camilla Donzella, Panda, Lele Saveri and Sha Ribiero and their project aims to exhibit personalities and to capture the emotion and clich s of a post-modern, post-political, and post-artistic first generation. This beautiful intersection of illustrations and photography is paired with an insightful introductory text by Federico Sarica. Exhibitions' organizer Jaguar Shoes Collective dedicated to "double K" an exhibition to celebrate their collection as "it represented a very real point of reference for that involuntary community of the Do It Yourself culture]." |
Contributor Bio(s): Kong, King: - King Kong is the name of a creative collective, formed by the owners of the eponymous shop in Milan at the beginning of the new millennium. With a Do It Yourself philosophy, the group extensively produced fanzines, clothes, publications, photographs, art shows, events, and music. The founders of the project are Federico Sarica and Ivano Atzori. In 2005, they decided to close the shop in favour of fresh experiences and the opportunity to spread the philosophy of King Kong to a wider audience. Federico Sarica (co-founder of King Kong) is the associate editor of Vice magazine in Italy and collaborates with Rodeo, The End and Rolling Stone, Italy. His partner, Ivano Atzori is a renowned Italian writer and artist. |
