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Update #11: G&L press to date
Here is all the press so far about the book and release party this weekend!
Thanks to EVERYONE!!
The Brooklyn Paper
http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/33/47/24_grandandlorimer_2010_11_19_bk.html
AdCritic
http://creativity-online.com/work/emily-wilson-and-todd-lamb-grand-and-lorimer/21805
Flavorwire
http://flavorwire.com/category/visual-arts/photography-visual-arts
And the NY Observer and NY Press will run info about the party in their listings.
Hope to see you on Saturday!!!
p.s. I am still sending out books everyday by the arm full. If you haven't gotten it yet you will soon!
Update #10: The book is finished and at the printers!
Great news everyone, the book is finally complete and the order was sent to the printer this weekend.
A huge huge thanks to the talented visionary Todd Lamb for art directing and editing the final version. A million thank yous also goes out to Michael Galinsky, film maker and photographer, who wrote a wonderful introduction to the book.
With the help of Marisa Handren, super rock star publicist, a press release about this project will be sent to Pitchfork and other media outlets in hopes of getting some publicity. I am planning a book release party for the 2nd week in November. We will most likely have it in Brooklyn, with the location to be announced. For those of you not in the five borough area I'll send your books to you. If you are to receive a collage or cookies, it will all arrive together.
I'll be adding a new section to my website (emilywilsonphotography.com) soon which will allow additional copies to be purchased.
Update #9: Revisions
Hi Everyone,
Even though I am not meeting the September 20th deadline, completion is right around the corner.
I've shown the latest online version to a few people who all express the same opinion that I wasn't giving enough space to some very intriguing/important photos. In an effort to get some fresh eyes, creative direction and produce the best possible book. I meeting with the very talented art director and creator Todd Lamb tomorrow.
If any of you are in the neighborhood of the Ace Hotel and would like to come by and say hello we will be there tomorrow 9/22 around 3:30 in the lobby. If you are a backer who is supposed to receive a collage from the book I have those and can bring some with me to give out.
I'm going to be emailing all those who are to receive a collage to see if you want it now since I have them or wait until the book is finished and get everything at once.
I'm also looking for another writer to pen the introduction. I have got some recommendations and will be contacting some hopefuls this week.
All the best,
Emily
Update #8: New timeline
I have a new timeline for the completion of Grand and Lorimer.
Many of you have asked in person or written me about its progress.
I've decided to make a timeline, a reasonable one with deadlines that are achievable.
Today June 15th- I am shipping version 1 to be printed. It is approx. 50 pages of luciousness.
My plan is to take the galley copy to Beam Camp with me, get feedback and make changes.
Timeline
June 15th- Version 1 sent to the printer
June 24th- Upload photo collage to Loupe Digital for 8x10 prints
Beam Camp is from June 30th-August 17th.
September 6th- Send FINAL VERSION to the printer
September 19th-Cookies will be baked for three lucky backers. (You know who you are!)
September 20th- ALL THE BOOKS will be shipped.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Thanks tons,
Emily
Update #7: The mother-load
I am making a big push to finish the project by mid-June. This past weekend I retrieved some photos from storage out in NJ. Long story short, more gems found.
Hells ya.
Emily
Update #6: Slow and steady wins the race
I sometimes repeat this mantra on long runs in Central Park. It is what came to mind today as I scanned in the last batch of negatives for the book.
I apologize for not keeping it more on schedule and anyone who knows me will tell you that I am always on time.
I now have two full days a week (with baby boy in daycare) to finish up this project.
Backstage black & whites, poetic street scenes, and memorable performances are just some of the gems I dusted off today.
Thanks for sticking with me.
*Emily*
Update #5: Getter done!
Just wanted to let you all know I have been busy busy scanning and sorting through my archive. Discovering some real gems I'd forgotten about. My goal is to have it completed two months from now.
All the best and Happy New year.
-Emily
Update #4: The first of many thank yous
Greetings,
My heart is leaping with excitement about the fruition of the book project, "Grand Lorimer".
I've been busy busy planning my strategy to uncover, edit and scan hundreds of negatives.
Thank you all so much for kickstarting this dream for me. I'll be posting updates for you along the way. We will be having that party at Enid's sometime in the next few months and I look forward to meeting all of you.
High fives & fist bumps.
-Emily
Update #3: Big Party at Enids in Williamsburg-Brooklyn
I've talked to my friends over at Enids and we are set; after the book is completed we are going to have a big party to celebrate. Everyone who helped make it happen will be invited. There will be drink specials, copies of the book will be given out and be available for pickup. A rockin' slideshow of pictures from the book will also debut. Music, of course, will be hand selected to match the occasion.
High Five,
-Emily
Update #2: Feeling the love from Time Out New York
Check out the blog post about Grand & Lorimer written by Jonathan Shannon.
High Fives,
Emily
Update #1: I Love Moving Images
I made this video to thank all the early backers and future fans.
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on November 8, 2009.
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I've been living in New York City since 1997. I picked up a camera while attending high school in Warner Robins, GA. My senior year I moved back to my hometown Chattanooga, TN and started photographing the struggling little music scene happening there. I went to UMASS Amherst because the Modern Lovers and the Pixies sang praises about that area. A year abroad in Norwich, England exposed me to jungle music and photographing concerts for the local paper. The day after graduation I moved to NYC where I quickly lost all my money to an illegal sublet. I stayed on my feet developed photos at a rinky dink shop on the lower eastside until good fortune sway my direction and I landed a job in the art & photo dept. of Men's Journal Magazine. I lasted a year then set off with my camera and started assisting other photographers. Two years later I got my first assignment..that was over 10 years ago.
Some other projects of mine have been about, Young Race Car Drivers and Summer Camps. I shoot commercially for magazines and record labels. I live in Hell's Kitchen with my amazing husband Corey Henderson and incredible son Nigel.
Emily, I got my book in the mail and its gorgeous!!! You did a fantastic job, congratulations!
Me too! Fantastic. Congratulations...