August 2022.flotsam booksThis event was started as a project of the "Zine Festival", an exhibition and sale of zines collected from all over Japan.
What is a zine anyway? Some may wonder, "What is a zine?" It is a small number of booklets produced by hand by individuals or small groups. Unlike commercial magazines, it can be said that it expresses something more personal to the creator.
To convey the appeal of such zines,The first event, titled "TKO zines tour," was attended by over 100 artists.The first time For the first time.Photographer Chikashi Suzukiwere also selected for the zine.
Since then, the "ZINES TOUR" has been held annually, touring independent bookstores throughout Japan. With the attention to the event growing each time, the first event in 2025 will be held in Yokohama.CP+, the World Premium Show for Photography and CamerasThe stage is a special venue for the
Unlike previous years, this year's event will be booth-style, with the authors themselves standing in booths to sell their zines. A total of 136 artists are scheduled to participate, including KAIDO KAIDO, CAVE-AYUMI GALLERY, Osamu Kanemura & Hiroko Komatsu, Mayumi Hosokura, Yuji Hamada, Motohiko Hasui, Kazuko Uemoto, Kyohei Hattori, Shoji Oyamada, and many more.
Admission to the venue is free, but crowds are expected.Pre-registration is recommended.ZINE FAIR at CP+ 2025 Please come to the "ZINE FAIR at CP+ 2025" to experience the special zines and get a feel for the works that appeal to your own senses.
