I’m excitedly waiting to receive my copy of Remain in Light, the first edition from Lay Flat. I say edition and not issue because while Lavalette does refer to this as issue one, the project is more than a magazine release. Although I don’t yet know exactly what format it will take, what Lavalette has produced is a journal, a portfolio, and an exhibit.

As a journal, Remain in Light offers 4 essays, an interview, and a poem from a diverse group of artist/writers — a blend of critical, inquisitive, and exploratory voices all revevant to contemporary visual art. Lay Flat is most remarkable in that it presents the unique opportunity to own a limited edition set of prints from 20 photographers. This most of all is what sets the project apart from magazine or even book releases. It’s like a boxed exhibition complete with catalogue.

It’s a brave project to undertake. This format challenges buyers to think differently than they might simply ordering another magazine or book. Like the successful 20×200, it provides an extremely inexpensive introduction to owning artwork. Beyond cutting up and framing your latest Photo-Eye or Aperture book purchase, it’s unlikely you’ll find another way to own an instant collection of art. At $25, the first edition of Lay Flat can’t possibly last long so order one today.

Don’t forget to visit Flak Photo for a sneak peek at Remain in Light’s artists.

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Photo copyright Ed Panar.

Currently, there are several online sites, print publications and competitions that cater exclusively to young and emerging photographers- and god bless ‘em! This site however, will serve as an online gallery for those who’ve already lived a life, continue to do so, and have the quality goods long denied the glory of the the glossy magazines or gleaming white gallery walls. We may not do much in the way of fame and fortune, but we may get you a few well deserved seconds of recognition. — Expiration Notice

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Included in Lay Flat 01: Remain in Light are essays by Tim Davis, Darius Himes, Cara Phillips and Eric William Carroll, an interview with Mike Mandel and a poem by Jason Fulford, all accompanied by 20 unbound photographs from a selection of international photographers: Andreas Weinand, Anne Lass, Coley Brown, Debora Mittelstaedt, Ed Panar, Estelle Hanania, Gustav Almestål, Hiroyo Kaneko, Kamden Vencill, Mark McKnight, Michel Campeau, Nicolai Howalt & Trine Søndergaard, Nicola Kast, Nicholas Haggard, Shawn Records, Raimond Wouda, Richard Barnes, Thobias Fäldt, Whitney Hubbs and Yann Orhan.

Visit the website to order your copy now!

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I’ve chosen 18 images from Adam’s website inconduit which I liked and which showed a bit of the range of his street photography. Do visit his site for thousands of other examples — his “eye” section has been frequently updated since 2002 showing the evolution of his work.

Watch for multimedia presentations with the 15 artists later this month.

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“I’m working on a story that the world needs to know about. I wish for you to help me break it, in a way that provides spectacular proof of the power of news photography in the digital age.”

XDRTB.org has launched to work towards fulfilling that wish.

While many people assume TB is a disease of the past, this epidemic kills 1.7 million people annually. Extremely drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB) is clearly even more dangerous but the basic issues come down to simple access to testing and treatment for millions of infected people around the world.

James Nachtwey’s photos show the depth and human cost of the epidemic worldwide.

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Lavalette takes over the primary editorial duties and will work with a guest editor for each subsequent issue. The first issue is made up of 20 unbound photos, three essays, an interview and a poem. The project is expected to have an online release in November but is also still soliciting donations towards its production.

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Their work will also be added to the ADC Young Guns permanent collection online on Monday, September 22. The ADC Young Guns 6 Annual comes out December 2008.

Flak Photo is also presenting images from the Young Guns 6 photographer winners each weekend in September.

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Craig is a Toronto based artist and animator and more of his work can be seen at logosforhobos.com.