Slanted BABYLON deals with Non-Latin typefaces and be released at Granshan Non-Latin type conference in Bangkok (TH) in the end of July. Besides essays, interviews, a photographic science-fiction story and non-Latin typefaces which illuminate the theme. There is also a number of new Thai TypoLyrics in the magazine. These are also part of the touring exhibition TypoLyrics which takes place in Bangkok from July 20th to August 18th, 2013.
Thanks to Augmented Reality and Junaio app Slanted readers can explore lots of interactive extras by moving their smartphone over the magazine’s pages.
The magazines will only be available in a limited edition at Slanted shop, there will be no regular distribution in shops, at airports or stations.
Slanted
Non-Latin Special Issue
BABYLON
Publisher: MAGMA Brand Design
Release: End of July 2013
Format: 16 x 24 cm
Volume: 64 pages + 8-page fold-out cover
Price: Euro 9,-
Participants of the issue:
Essays by: Boris Kochan, Gerry Leonidas, Eran Bacharach, Huda Smitshuijzen-AbiFarès
Interviews with: eps51, Nadine Chahine, Hrant Papazian
Photography by: Ian Lynam
Typefaces by: Alexandra Korlokova, Kunihiko Okano, Neelakash Kshetrimayum, Oded Ezer, Panos Vassiliou, Sammy Or, Satya Rajpurohit, Nadine Chahine
TypoLyrics by: Anuthin Wongsunkakon, Athip Nimthongkam, BenChalit Sagiamsak, Chatnarong Jingsuphatada, Ekaluck Peanpanawate, Jackkrit Anantakul, Jean Vatchara, Sansern Rianthong, Natthawit Tongprasert, Warit Chaiyakul, Opas Limpi-Angkanan, Parinya Rojarayanont, Santi Lawrachawee, Stawix Ruecha, Nattapol Rojjanarattanangkool, Sumpatha Jadee, Tanawat Sakdawisarak, TAP Kruavanichkit, Ukkrid Tosak
