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thetouristzine: Tourist Book Report #39- The Land of the Living is a photographic novella written by James Turvey and photographed by Joe Nigel Coleman. Approximately 6” x 8 1/4”, the 64 page book is perfect bound and has a high production value courtesy of the card stock cover, glossy insert pages and offset printing. The aforementioned is a real feat given it’s a self-published book which is also rounded out by some nice features like ‘full bleed’ inside covers, some double page spreads and a photo essay at the end of the book. Without spoiling the plot, we will tell you that the novella itself is well-written and thematically deals with loss, and is an engaging read. What is most interesting about the book itself, is how the story is visually exemplified by the photographs. Typically, when you read fiction, the reader envisions ‘visuals’ inspired by the read. However, in this instance the visuals are supplied via the photography which leads to a unique, interesting and ultimately different reading experience. The photographs themselves are black and white, and almost mid-range in their tonality which beautifully pairs with the ‘voice’ of the writing. We’d encourage you to grab a copy of The Land of the Living; it’s a great ‘package’ of regional literature of photography that defines Newcastle, Australia in an original manner. The book can be purchased here, and is $5.00AUD within Australia and $10.00AUD internationally- with both prices including shipping. It’s evident that much effort went into the book which is why we encourage you to support it. The Land of the Living was reader submitted so don’t hesitate to follow their lead and send us your books, publications or zines. The Land of the Living received an awesome shout out over at thetouristzine. Thanks for the review!

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Tourist Book Report #39- The Land of the Living is a photographic novella written by James Turvey and photographed by Joe Nigel Coleman. Approximately 6” x 8 1/4”, the 64 page book is perfect bound and has a high production value courtesy of the card stock cover, glossy insert pages and offset printing. The aforementioned is a real feat given it’s a self-published book which is also rounded out by some nice features like ‘full bleed’ inside covers, some double page spreads and a photo essay at the end of the book. Without spoiling the plot, we will tell you that the novella itself is well-written and thematically deals with loss, and is an engaging read. What is most interesting about the book itself, is how the story is visually exemplified by the photographs. Typically, when you read fiction, the reader envisions ‘visuals’ inspired by the read. However, in this instance the visuals are supplied via the photography which leads to a unique, interesting and ultimately different reading experience. The photographs themselves are black and white, and almost mid-range in their tonality which beautifully pairs with the ‘voice’ of the writing. We’d encourage you to grab a copy of The Land of the Living; it’s a great ‘package’ of regional literature of photography that defines Newcastle, Australia in an original manner. The book can be purchased here, and is $5.00AUD within Australia and $10.00AUD internationally- with both prices including shipping. It’s evident that much effort went into the book which is why we encourage you to support it. The Land of the Living was reader submitted so don’t hesitate to follow their lead and send us your books, publications or zines.

The Land of the Living received an awesome shout out over at thetouristzine. Thanks for the review!

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I just came across a box containing some left over copies of a zine I put together in 2010. It’s a collection of poems and rants that were sitting on my desktop around that period, with some cellophane included so that you can read it in different colours. Colour affects mood and so on.  There’s a stigma attached to zines filled with poetry. I understand where it comes from. They usually contain in-jokes, romanticised versions of banal events and odes to people you don’t know. This one is no different. If you want a free copy message me your address or email it to james_turvey@hotmail.com Alternatively you can go and read it at the National Library of Australia in their zine library. Its bibliographical ID can be found here: http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/4979045

I just came across a box containing some left over copies of a zine I put together in 2010. It’s a collection of poems and rants that were sitting on my desktop around that period, with some cellophane included so that you can read it in different colours. Colour affects mood and so on. 

There’s a stigma attached to zines filled with poetry. I understand where it comes from. They usually contain in-jokes, romanticised versions of banal events and odes to people you don’t know. This one is no different.

If you want a free copy message me your address or email it to james_turvey@hotmail.com

Alternatively you can go and read it at the National Library of Australia in their zine library. Its bibliographical ID can be found here:

http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/4979045

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Panania is a suburb of Sydney where I spent the first seven and a half years of my life. The moment that I feel most affected the lives of my immediate family members took place in this suburb. I went back there on the weekend to take some photos, explore and get some inspiration for the project I’m currently working on. This shop is across the road from my first primary school. I used to go there after school in 1989 and buy Batman cards. Michael Keaton was the best Batman, aside from Adam West.

Panania is a suburb of Sydney where I spent the first seven and a half years of my life. The moment that I feel most affected the lives of my immediate family members took place in this suburb.

I went back there on the weekend to take some photos, explore and get some inspiration for the project I’m currently working on.

This shop is across the road from my first primary school. I used to go there after school in 1989 and buy Batman cards. Michael Keaton was the best Batman, aside from Adam West.

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 This is a 1988 Nash Jammin’ Sound Board. It has a built in AM/FM radio so you can listen to tunes while you shred. I use the term “shred” lightly though - the pink trucks and wheels are pretty heinous. You’d feel pretty guilty blasting Highway to the Danger Zone while going 3 km/h.   Kids just listen to their iPods while they’re skating these days. With this bad-boy you could share your tunes (or talkback radio) with the whole crew. 

 This is a 1988 Nash Jammin’ Sound Board. It has a built in AM/FM radio so you can listen to tunes while you shred. I use the term “shred” lightly though - the pink trucks and wheels are pretty heinous. You’d feel pretty guilty blasting Highway to the Danger Zone while going 3 km/h. 

 Kids just listen to their iPods while they’re skating these days. With this bad-boy you could share your tunes (or talkback radio) with the whole crew. 

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This is a video that the guys from The Roost Creative made of the book launch Joe and I had with them last year. It’s nice to see the night from a third-person perspective. Lots of heads turned up and many familiar faces are featured in the video - including the infamous R-man. 

Not too sure about the space-synth music, but it’s a nice memento to have, especially because we didn’t know that the video was being made.

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Last year I collaborated with Joe Nigel Coleman on a project called The Land of the Living. It’s a full-gloss photographic novella, shot by Joe and written by yours truly. We’ve sold enough copies to break even on the printing, which is all we ever wanted. Copies are now $5.00 in Australia or $10.00 everywhere else on the planet, which pretty much just covers postage. To buy a copy go to: www.joenigelcoleman.com  Check out his awesome photos while you’re there. 

Last year I collaborated with Joe Nigel Coleman on a project called The Land of the Living. It’s a full-gloss photographic novella, shot by Joe and written by yours truly.

We’ve sold enough copies to break even on the printing, which is all we ever wanted. Copies are now $5.00 in Australia or $10.00 everywhere else on the planet, which pretty much just covers postage. To buy a copy go to: www.joenigelcoleman.com 

Check out his awesome photos while you’re there. 

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This tank-top was given to me by a neighbour in 1990. He’d skated in the eighties and gave me all his old stuff including a Variflex “Voodoo” model. When I was about ten he told me I was a homeboy for wearing my hat backwards. I hadn’t heard the term before and asked him what it meant. My dad who was listening in on the conversation laughed at me for not knowing what it was. The funny thing is, I’m pretty sure my dad still has no idea what a homeboy is.

This tank-top was given to me by a neighbour in 1990. He’d skated in the eighties and gave me all his old stuff including a Variflex “Voodoo” model. When I was about ten he told me I was a homeboy for wearing my hat backwards. I hadn’t heard the term before and asked him what it meant. My dad who was listening in on the conversation laughed at me for not knowing what it was. The funny thing is, I’m pretty sure my dad still has no idea what a homeboy is.