Topics
The topics of this zine are based on cultural observations, rites and
notions discovered, which are returned in a set of tall tales. It
applies this approach inside and out. The systematic codifying of
culture added to the genus of otherness is the predominant factor of
this collection. It is a sort of double vision which transforms and
adapts to its own culture. Stereotypes and cliches re-emerge giving rise
to concepts from the minimal to caricature. The missing piece is the
component part of the search.
Publication process
Each issue is a subjective graphic proposition made by an artist, a different one each time, about a universal theme such as death, habitat, food, amusement, sleeping...
Limited and signed copies available, all hand made, each one unique due to a separate colour treatment give to each copy.
Distribution
Para [dd++] Is is distributed partly for free in different cities around the world to create bridges/connections and confrontations between different cultures (Each issue is distributed in three different cities changing for each issue so far including Melbourne, Teheran, Madrid, Tokyo, Manchester, Hong Kong, Phoenix, Sao Paulo, Rome, and beyond...). It could be in a gallery, a bookshop or a bench by the sea, chosen by the local distributor (and friends of the project). The remainder of the copies are sold in special bookstores.
Collaborations
