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Obsidian’s Obscura Zine #001 – …and so, it begins
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Welcome to the inaugural issue of Obsidian’s Obscura! In issue #001, I celebrate the first anniversary of my film photography journey. I reflect on the first time I picked up my Grandad’s old film camera. I share my experiences shooting my first two rolls of film, practicing around my home at first before shooting my first film photos of abandoned places.
Publication date: November 2023
Format: Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 20 / Digital Download
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Excerpt (from back cover)
A few years ago, my mom dug out my grandfather’s old camera and entrusted it to me. It is a Zenit-E, a 35mm film camera made in the USSR in the 1960s. It’s a heavy, clunky thing with a utilitarian, angular design. It is not designed for beauty; it is robust and built to last! The first two rolls of film I shot with his camera are the foundation of this inaugural zine issue. Inside, you’ll find a collection of black-and-white photographs that capture my first steps as I make my first tentative steps into the world of film photography.
Inside this issue
- A musty box, the start of a journey
- Loading the first roll
- Exploring a local farm
- The Churchyard
- Night falls; time for some spooky fun
- Industrial ruins of Belgium
- Film roll two, locked and loaded
- Exploring lost places in Poland
- Soviet fighter planes
- Lost in the snowy Polish mountains
- Pierogi!
What is Obsidian’s Obscura?
Obsidian’s Obscura is a zine showcasing an eclectic range of images, highlights from my photographic adventures. Through these pages, I will explore and experiment with a new way to share my own unique view of the world. There will be a heavy focus on my film photography journey, as well as presenting themed portfolios and other standalone projects.
Obsidian’s Obscura is available as a limited-edition print run of large 21x21cm square format zines, numbered and signed editions of 20. A celebration of the ephemeral nature of this publication.
| Weight | 75 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21 × 21 × 0.5 cm |
| Zine Format | Digital Download, Limited Edition; Signed, Numbered |
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Peter –
Very impressed with this book. It’s especially interesting to me because I also own a Zenit E camera and have experimented with it on and off over the last 20 years or so! Great photography throughout, that captures the moods and atmospheres of each fascinating location.
Adam Beltaine –
A really interesting start to Obsidian’s journey, and I’m already eager for the next one! Some really haunting monochrome shots in this zine, very nicely presented and with a fascinating narrative around them that makes it all more personal. Well worth a read!
Ben Taylor –
A really splendid zine – high production values with an authentic, personal, story. The images are all at once ethereal, elegant, and melancholy. Really looking forward to the next one!