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Our fourth issue explores the theme of ‘perspective’ by way of an exciting whirlwind of contributions from incredible talents around the world. João Farkas takes our cover with the boldest image we’ve fronted to date – punchy, vibrant and utterly unexpected, it marks the evolution of our publication. Chloe Rosser’s arresting Form & Function offers up an all new perspective of our experience within our own skin, whilst Shawn Tang’s sumptuously beautiful take on travels through India is a sheer delight to lay eyes upon. Closer to home, Baxendale Studio’s Lee Ivett discusses the fear of agency within today’s society in Other People’s Dreams, a forceful examination of our current approach to contested space. Bodies of Work by Julia Symons picks apart the ethics surrounding the use of biological material in art, whilst Tamsin Green looks to a much more everyday material in Born of the Purest Parents – an in depth exploration of human’s relationship to salt. As ever, right at the back of the publication you’ll find our special Tear Sheets feature; this time containing an open call for our third boom project which will utilise film to give a voice to the underrepresented and overlooked communities of Berlin in our first international endeavour.
boom saloon is an independent publisher dedicated to democratising creativity for good.
We publish books and magazines, both in-house and for clients, exploring the connection between the arts and social change. Alongside this work, we develop community publications with people whose experiences and perspectives are too often overlooked or undervalued. We do this because we believe publishing can do more than communicate an idea. A book or magazine can introduce us to an intriguing new perspective, give us access to an experience we haven’t lived, challenge what we think we know and create space for people to tell their own stories, on their own terms.
Our model brings these things together. The publications we make, sell and share help sustain a wider community of writers, artists, designers, publishers and readers – whilst the income and support generated through our publishing work contributes to the time and creative capacity needed to develop community-led projects.
Every publication bought, read, shared or borrowed helps strengthen that ecosystem. So whether you’re buying from the boom saloon shop or borrowing a publication from our library, you’re taking part in a community that believes printed matter can be a tool for connection, understanding and positive change.
Thank you for being part of it.
