'Off The Press: The Art Book Directory’ is a Soar Arts initiative that shines a light on New Zealand art publications.
Until now it’s been difficult to find out about the latest books, monographs and catalogues from New Zealand’s art world. Our Off The Press directory changes all that.
“Most of the arts publications in New Zealand are printed in very short runs, which makes it a challenge for people to find the publications created by our arts community”, says Stuart. “With only a few specialist booksellers remaining in this country and little in the way of an online presence, there’s a real need for a guide like Off The Press to catalogue these works.”
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The directory is edited by Katie Kerr, a graphic designer with a passion for art books.
“Arts publications tend to be carefully-crafted objects, and often experimental in both editorial and design”, says Katie. “Without a better platform for national exposure, there is a real possibility of this alternative realm of publishing disappearing in New Zealand. Through Off The Press, we hope to champion both the publishers and the books, showcasing a diverse body of thought relating to art, design, theory and practice – while also exhibiting the creative powers of New Zealand's specialist bookmakers.”
Copies of the first edition of Off The Press have been distributed to selected galleries and participating publishers and artists. The directory is also available as a digital book for mobile offthepress.partica.co.nz.
Next edition of Off The Press coming soon
Soar Arts is working on the next edition of Off The Press, which will be published in May 2019. If you have an arts publication that would benefit from greater exposure, email us before 29 March 2019 offthepress@soarprint.co.nz. Your publication can be as a free listing or as a feature article.
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Free listings
Directory free listings will include your book cover with a description up to a maximum of 75 words for each book, in a 1/4 page gallery layout style.
Feature article
For a more impactful promotion of your book, a feature listing offers a double page spread in print and online, with extra photography and extended content over two pages.
You can submit your latest New Zealand visual art publication or catalogue online.
