self-publishing – Tay Kay Chin

[ BOOK LIVES ] A Series of Disappointments by Stephen Gill

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Post published:September 28, 2022
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The first time I encountered Stephen Gill’s A Series of Disappointments, I had the feeling of deja vu. Like “wait, I’ve seen these before, why do they look so familiar?” (more…)

The TwentyFifteen.sg Interview

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Post published:July 22, 2020
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[ BOOK LIVES ] Paris by Andreas H. Bitesnich

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Post published:July 20, 2020
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I’ve been an admirer of Andreas H. Bitesnich’s photography for many years, having encountered his Travel book in a bookshop. (more…)

[ BOOK LIVES ] Party: Quotations from Chairman Mao Tsetong by Cristina De Middel

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Post published:July 20, 2020
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Using words from Mao’s Little Red Book and ‘ideologies’ appropriated, Spanish photographer Cristina de Middel has come up with a volume that is totally witty and entertaining at the same time. (more…)

The Importance of Having An ISBN

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Post published:June 26, 2020
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The best thing about self-publishing is that I got to learn about the book business first hand. Sure, I made my fair share of mistakes but overall, I gained more than what I had put in, and have been able to use my new knowledge to help others.

Back in the days when having a personal Wikipedia mention gave a photographer bragging rights, two good friends created a Wiki entry for me on my birthday. (more…)