I thought I'd take a moment to make a note of all the positive mentions Vigilante has gotten!
The most important art and photography site on the internet gave me a mention and a compliment:
How Much?
James Cockroft's excellent blog: Andrew Molitor — 'Vigilante'
Daniel Milnor's also excellent blog: Create: Vigilante, A Zine from Andrew Molitor
And a sort of side mention from Jonathan Blaustein: Making a Book
That last also has a lot of fairly broad information about ways to make a book. It's a good general
piece that was widely read.
I regret that I have no negative reviews to share. I was holding out hope for one, but they seem to have
decided it's not worth the trouble. Or maybe they only like to write positive reviews. If you know of a negative review, or would like to write one, please let me know! There are probably things that
would delight me more, but I would very much enjoy linking to a really good trashing.
Huh... So how much did these guys slip you for a mention of their mention? Payola! Corruption!
ReplyDeleteOh, you *forgot*... No, no, too late now. It's no wonder nobody reads my damned blog, if even a little strategic sycophancy can't buy a link. I shake the dust from my feet as I leave. Let someone else leave incomprehensible comments on your un-proofchecked witterings.
Mike
I HUMBLY ABASE MYSELF AND OFFER MY MOST SNIVELLING APOLOGY!!!!!!
Delete(I knew I'd forgotten one, but I asked myself "Mike?" but only asked myself if you'r written a lengthy and detailed review, I think? Regardless, I definitely forgot about your generous remarks. I have corrected the original.)
Huh? What is that funny little squeaking noise I keep hearing? ;)
DeleteThe skulls are better value. Why do I fucking bother?
ReplyDeleteDo you need more guidance on skull manufacture, or was my post a few months back enough to be getting on with?
DeleteGetting sticky is definitely more satisfying than taking a photo.
The skulls are more titillating than all the photobooks published in the past five years put together (except mine, obv), and I wouldn't dream of attempting to forge them.
DeleteQuite frankly, they are even better than the organic skulls grown in human heads.
You have found your metier, so stop fiddle-fucking around with the world's most pointless hobby and get on with it.
I could potentially draft a negative review. Can't commit to any reaction until I see the zine.
ReplyDeleteYou can buy a copy for yourself on blurb! Or, if you prefer, you can make a donation of something around $25 or two hours of your time to some local-to-you arts group and I will cheerfully mail you one.
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