A5 Booklets
40pp Self Cover onto 170gsm Uncoated
Four colour print throughout
Trimmed, collated and wire stitched
40 copies.
“Petrol, Pastels and Pina Coladas” is a zine that takes you on a vibrant journey through the streets and culture of Latin America. This limited edition book is a part of the Eggs Press collection, a series of zines featuring reportage photography by the British & Irish street and documentary photographer Michael Goldrei, also known as @numbersix on Instagram. His style, filled with humour and the colour of everyday life, is beautifully encapsulated in this zine.
The zine is a testament to the power of documentary photography and the impact it can have when presented in a tangible format like a book. The zine is a part of a series that follows a house style, which is typographic, slick, and is bound to become very collectible. The print spec makes for a readable, lightweight photography journal, perfect for anyone interested in documentary photography and culture.
Eggs Press is a unique venture by Michael Goldrei that aims to bring interesting subject matters to a wider and more current audience through the medium of zines. These zines vary in page number, quantity, and price depending on the project. Some of the rarer issues have more limited runs, and all editions are only printed once, making them a valuable addition to any collector’s library.
The Eggs Press collection includes other notable works like “Won’t Go To Heaven – The Graffiti Of The Sex Pistols” and “The Fourth Man – Prater: Vienna’s Funfair. Each zine in the collection is a testament to the power of photography and the stories it can tell.
Ex Why Zed has been instrumental in bringing the Eggs Press collection to life. As a leading independent book print company in the UK, Ex Why Zed specialises in high-quality, limited edition book printing. The company’s commitment to quality and attention to detail ensures that each zine is a work of art in itself.
Ex Why Zed has also worked on a number of other notable projects, including “Plant Portraits by Jerome Toole”, “Wolf Alice Tour Zines”, and “Rob Pinney Jungle”, among others. Each project showcases the company’s expertise in photobook printing and their dedication to bringing creative visions to life.
“Petrol, Pastels and Pina Coladas” is an A5 booklet with 40 pages printed onto 170gsm Uncoated paper. The zine features four colour print throughout and is trimmed, collated, and wire stitched. The print quality and attention to detail make for a visually stunning and tactile experience, further enhancing the impact of the photography.
Concluding, a “Petrol, Pastels and Pina Coladas” is more than just a zine; it’s a celebration of documentary photography and the stories it can tell. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast or a collector of limited edition books, this zine is a must-have. So why wait? Dive into the colourful world of Michael Goldrei and experience the magic of documentary photography. ????????
For more information on Eggs Press and to explore more works by Michael Goldrei, visit his website and follow him on Instagram. For high-quality, limited edition book printing, visit Ex Why Zed. Happy exploring! ????????
