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Handmade Zines

In 2021 I began the Zine project; publishing completely handmade booklets in very limited editions. These Zine’s are born from the desire to give visibility to a project or person that intrigues me or is close to my heart. This can cover a wide range of topics, such as addressing social issues, increasing the visibility of certain individuals or just visual enjoyment.

FYI: The handmade zines come in a very limited edition, and previous editions sold out within a few minutes. Please keep this in mind if you want to get your hands on one and sign up in advance:

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Zine Nº.7 ‘12.5 Y Sander Dekker [SOLD OUT]

Release date: 18 December 2023

Edition: 50 I 58 pages I 3 quires + fold out page I 15x21cm I Sleeve cover I Hand stitch coptic binding. All zines are SIGNED, NUMBERED and with ORIGINAL PRINT (incl. 12 special editions with 20x30CM fine art print)

12.5Y ago, I moved to Amsterdam, unknowingly kick starting my life as an artist. Navigating this path is not always easy, but the struggles don’t tip the scales against the upside. The doors that open to the fantastic realms of others, the fun, the craziness, the eccentricity—these really make it all worthwhile. This zine is my tribute to Amsterdam, or more precisely, to the people who make this city so beautiful.

Zine Nº.6 ‘Claudia’ [SOLD OUT]

Release date: 18 SEPT 2023 (during Unseen Photography fair Amsterdam)

Edition: 35 I 36 pages I Paper / foil / aluminium I 15x21cm I Sleeve cover I Hand stitch coptic binding. All zines are SIGNED, NUMBERED and with ORIGINAL PRINT

Claudia is a woman who, in my eyes, lives like she is in a story. It is as if she belongs in another era, one where stories are spread by spoken words and anything that was considered ‘dirty’ was viewed only through discreet peepholes. Her connection to this world reflects her own existence, except this time, with me in the role of the curious observer—a peeper. This extra special edition is composed of paper, as well as foil, handwritten notes and aluminum sheets, and includes ‘peep-holes’ to convey the diorama effect.

Zine Nº.5 ‘Mexico’ [SOLD OUT]

Release date: 10 April 2023

Edition: 35 I 48 pages I 3 quires I 15x21cm I Sleeve cover I Hand stitch coptic binding. All zines are SIGNED, NUMBERED and with ORIGINAL PRINT

This zine is a collection of moments captured during my vacation to Mexico. It is a tribute to Mexico’s quirky culture and a way to capture the ever fleeting moments of happiness. I shared my Mexico experience with two of my dearest friends who also appeared in front of my lens. During shoots, which often arise spontaneously, I always love adding some ‘awkwardness’, creating an element of surprise. And thankfully, so do my eccentric friends.

Zine Nº.4 ‘Cats & Dogs’ [SOLD OUT]

Release date: 19 DEC 2022

Edition: 35  I  32 pages  I  15 x 21 cm  I  Custom sleeve cover  I  Hand stitch binding  I  All zines are signed, numbered and include an original photograph

“It often happens that a man is more humanely related to a cat or dog than to any human being.” – Henry David Thoreau

During the Social Media Project I have met not only amazing humans, but also numerous photogenic cats & dogs. These furry friends did not mind having their photo taken. In honor of their unconditional love for us humans, I have bundled their photos in this zine that will undoubtedly put a smile on your face. Enjoy.

Zine Nº.3 ‘Janna’ [SOLD OUT]

Release date: 16 SEPT 2022 (during Unseen Photography fair Amsterdam)

Edition: 35  I  32 pages  I  15 x 21 cm  I  Custom sleeve cover  I  Hand stitch binding  I  All zines are signed, numbered and include an original photograph

I’ve known Janna for a few years and I’m fascinated by her. In her performances she explores contrasting emotions that can be experienced at the same time: feeling vulnerable, weird and sensual. For many reasons, it can be a challenge to allow yourself to be openly sensual. Janna takes power into her own hands by showing this sensuality. The zine is an ode to her.

Zine Nº.2 ‘Girls in Paris’ [SOLD OUT]

Release date: 16 SEPT 2022 (during Unseen Photography fair Amsterdam)

Edition: 35  I  36 pages  I  15 x 21 cm  I  Custom sleeve cover  I  Hand stitch binding  I  All zines are signed, numbered and include an original photograph

I documented eight fantastic women who, each in their own way, are fighting to challenge the status quo and deconstruct paradigms. Freedom is achieved through self-expression of their bodies and their sexuality. The photographs in the zine are accompanied by deeply personal and highly inspiring stories.

Zine Nº.1 ‘Annemarijn’ [SOLD OUT]

Release date: 17 SEPT 2021 (during Unseen Photography fair Amsterdam)

Edition: 25  I  32 pages  I  15 x 21 cm  I  Custom sleeve cover  I  Hand stitch binding  I  All zines are signed, numbered and include an original photograph

Annemarijn is the first to grace the pages of my zine series. We went on a trip together, starting at her apartment with red wine and old rock songs to get to know each other. Her Instagram tagline of ‘Fruit-eating forest fairy’ I remember from my social media scouring, turned out to be surprisingly accurate…