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Thomas Kalak has sent us some bits from a project he’s been working on, more specifically a photo-journal/book about Thailand. He says, “It´s about curious, funny and puzzling objects in the streets of Thailand. It´s the first Thai - book of it´s kind and the first without the usual cliche-pics of monks and chedis.” There’s a video to go with the book too, so make sure you check it out.

Thailand - Same same, but different!
Bamboo scaffolding, knotted aerial lines, hand painted signs or converted plastic bags: The objects photographed in Thailand by Thomas Kalak, are sometimes unusual, both funny and peculiar, and often mind-boggling. Far from the world of clichés, Kalak finds motifs that complement and enhance the famous image of the country and simultaneously document the unshakable cheer of the Thai people as true masters of improvisation.

Ready-mades
Individually portrayed and objectively documentary photographed, the strange yet commonplace, at least in Thailand, objects and arrangements remind us of the famous “ready-mades” from the beginning of the 20th century. This book is a “must have” for all Thailand enthusiasts, because everyone has seen the collection of items at some time or other, but often not really consciously.

Publisher: Rupa Publishing München
Author: Thomas Kalak
Format: 15,3 cm x 21 cm
Hardcover
160 Pages
24,90 € 43,70 sFr 19,65 £ 35,80 $
ISBN: 978-3-940393-04-3

Purchase it here

The Book of Surfing is a brand new book designed by a-sidestudio, and published by Bantam Press. Clive Wilson picks it up for us, saying, “It’s being published on June 16. A major strand showcases iconic photography, films and graphics from the last 50 years of this most enduring and influential of subcultures. We’ve commissioned some great contemporary illustration for the book as well.”

Having had a look at the sample spreads, it looks great and I don’t even like surfing! There’s also a cracking 2 minute trailer that goes with the book that you can see on youtube here. If you get a break for a couple of minutes head on over for a look, as it’s well presented and offers a great insight into the book and surfing in general.