Cool interview. A real feat to put this togeather and get it to print. I really do think what you're doing here has value. I was born in 1980 and was of the generation that was young enough to adopt a rapidly changing world and how we operate in it, but old enough to remember the great print that was available and how much of life was spent with people doing things as aposed to being glued to our screens.
Later in life I've returned to much of the stuff I grew up with, film being one of them. There's a reason why we are seeing a resurgence in the "physical". Whether it be film, cassette, vinyl, print. Entire generations have grown up with nothing but digital versions of those things. With nothing tangible. Without the experience of making a mixtape or having to wait for film to come back from the lab. And, I think your age group up through the 20s is yearning for something "real" which is why we are seeing them adopt this stuff again.
Thanks Tom! It has been such a battle to bring this magazine to life. But hearing people resonate with it like you makes it all worth it.
I grew up most of my life where digital things ruled everyone’s life. When I was born there was no wireless internet, we still used blue ray. It’s fascinating the rapid change. I do agree that this generation has been so removed from reality, that we crave it. We crave the feeling of dirt under our fingers, or loading film into a camera, or reading a book by candlelight. Things that could have happened 100 years ago.
Really excited to be part of the movement to bring print back into people’s life’s. These stories are meant to be opened up and shared. They are meant for times where you want a break from the internet. It truly has not been easy, but it has been ohh so fulfilling.
Wise words here, Tom – and I don't think it's just those in their 20s. I'm 38 myself, in that unique demographic that started to grow up just as the digital juggernaut bore down on us. I think older Millennials bear a unique kind of trauma because of this. We remember a world before the internet because we lived it... but we weren't adults yet, and so this yearning for the physical is mixed up with powerful childhood nostalgia and a lived remembrance of a different (better?) world. At the same time, we're free from adult associations connected to this world.
I returned to film photography in 2014 and have never looked back. So many people my age are returning to the real world, I'm glad to say.
I agree. I think it has hit differently for each generation. It’s fascinating how people from all generations are wanting to return to the real tangible things in life. Film photography truly is special, I started 2 years ago, and have never looked back as well.
I remember how long it took for film to become photos, you had to listen to music on cassettes, borrow VHS to watch a movie. Digital availability felt convenient but nowadays it's overwhelming and it's all just noise.
Nothing tangible is a great way to put it because we don't savour and don't learn. We live in a blur.
Man, I can’t wait to get my copy and check this out. I know I’ve said it before but this project is really inspiring to me and I think it will be for many many people. Keep going!
Cool interview. A real feat to put this togeather and get it to print. I really do think what you're doing here has value. I was born in 1980 and was of the generation that was young enough to adopt a rapidly changing world and how we operate in it, but old enough to remember the great print that was available and how much of life was spent with people doing things as aposed to being glued to our screens.
Later in life I've returned to much of the stuff I grew up with, film being one of them. There's a reason why we are seeing a resurgence in the "physical". Whether it be film, cassette, vinyl, print. Entire generations have grown up with nothing but digital versions of those things. With nothing tangible. Without the experience of making a mixtape or having to wait for film to come back from the lab. And, I think your age group up through the 20s is yearning for something "real" which is why we are seeing them adopt this stuff again.
Thanks Tom! It has been such a battle to bring this magazine to life. But hearing people resonate with it like you makes it all worth it.
I grew up most of my life where digital things ruled everyone’s life. When I was born there was no wireless internet, we still used blue ray. It’s fascinating the rapid change. I do agree that this generation has been so removed from reality, that we crave it. We crave the feeling of dirt under our fingers, or loading film into a camera, or reading a book by candlelight. Things that could have happened 100 years ago.
Really excited to be part of the movement to bring print back into people’s life’s. These stories are meant to be opened up and shared. They are meant for times where you want a break from the internet. It truly has not been easy, but it has been ohh so fulfilling.
Wise words here, Tom – and I don't think it's just those in their 20s. I'm 38 myself, in that unique demographic that started to grow up just as the digital juggernaut bore down on us. I think older Millennials bear a unique kind of trauma because of this. We remember a world before the internet because we lived it... but we weren't adults yet, and so this yearning for the physical is mixed up with powerful childhood nostalgia and a lived remembrance of a different (better?) world. At the same time, we're free from adult associations connected to this world.
I returned to film photography in 2014 and have never looked back. So many people my age are returning to the real world, I'm glad to say.
I agree. I think it has hit differently for each generation. It’s fascinating how people from all generations are wanting to return to the real tangible things in life. Film photography truly is special, I started 2 years ago, and have never looked back as well.
I remember how long it took for film to become photos, you had to listen to music on cassettes, borrow VHS to watch a movie. Digital availability felt convenient but nowadays it's overwhelming and it's all just noise.
Nothing tangible is a great way to put it because we don't savour and don't learn. We live in a blur.
I 100% agree. The world has become too digital, we need to go back to the real tangible things in life.
Appreciate your thoughts Teodora! Excited to get the magazine into your hands.
Nice!
Thanks Benjamin!
Awesome work good for you, we need more print
Man, I can’t wait to get my copy and check this out. I know I’ve said it before but this project is really inspiring to me and I think it will be for many many people. Keep going!
Thanks Mike! Really appreciate that. Super stoked to get into your hands.
A great read!
Thanks Nicholas! Appreciate that !