Specter Press makes and publishes books on, for, and by artists. Designers Sulki and Min Choi have managed to retain an aura of mystery, balancing institutional work with more elusive projects. File under: Puzzling, South Korea, Impossible To Find, Rare, Making You Cry.
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1-6: Sasa [44] Annual Report 2006. The Korea-based conceptual artist compiles annual reports of his activities, purchases, and general living. An on-going archival project that takes a different form in each volume. One way of looking at what makes up a life. Sewn paperback. 8" x 11.5", 208 pages. $40. Add to cart
7-12: Heavy Metal (News) Around the World. There used to be a heavy metal newsletter published by the Korea Heavy Metal Club. It ran from 1988-1991, and this book compiles every issue up to No. 58. It's a beautiful bootleg of a bunch of bootlegs, and contains an amazing array of cut and paste collage, random types, drawings and photos. Unparalleled in its sincere devotion. Conceived and edited by Sasa [44] and Sulki and Min Choi. Paperback. 7.5" x 10.25", 848 pages. $40. Add to cart
13-15: Sasa [44] Annual Report 2007 (poster). This year's report is interpreted in a series of bar graphs. Strange how analytical information takes on an abstract quality. Folded poster in dust sleeve. 23.5" x 33". $16. Add to cart
16-19: Exercise in Modern Construction, Part 3. Geometry as type as language as communication. Created for the exhibition Sulki & Min: Kimjnhye 080402-090414, Kimjinhye Gallery (Seoul, Korea, 2008). Saddle-stitched booklet. Edition of 250. 8" x 11.5", 32 pages. $20. Add to cart
