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Publication: Aint-Bad's fifth edition is a study of pure aesthetics

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Date
19 June 2013

As if having the redesigned Aperture magazine promoting their discipline wasn’t enough of a thrill, photographers the world over can now relax, safe in the knowledge they’re being thoroughly represented by two beautifully-designed, tastefully-curated magazines (sure there’s more, but that doesn’t fit the angle of my introduction). Now in its fifth edition, Aint-Bad magazine takes a different thematic approach for each issue and cherrypicks some of the finest young practitioners into a luxurious showcase.

Issue five is dubbed Surface and explores images that have been created with aesthetics in mind, allowing the viewer to enjoy the simple beauty of their composition instead of worrying about what hidden meanings lurk beneath. And with features on Anthony Gerace, Daniel Gordon and Clayton Cotterell, Aint-Bad will ensure your aesthetic requirements are met.

An open white booklet lies flat against a black background. On the right-hand page, the text “A–B” is printed in a simple black typeface.
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An open book on a black surface. The left page features a photograph of a glowing orange light reflecting on dark water, while the right page contains a block of text.
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Aint-Bad: Surface

An open book displays two photographs side by side. The left page shows red flowers against dark foliage, while the right page shows a bright orange surface with white streaks.
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An open book lies on a black surface. The right page features a photograph of a rocky cliffside with patches of bright green moss.
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An open book lies on a black surface. One page is blank, while the opposite page shows a colourful image of a floral arrangement in a decorated vase.
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An open book lies on a dark surface. The right-hand page features a photograph of colourful, abstract shapes floating against a pale grey background.
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Aint-Bad: Surface

An open book on a black surface. The left page shows a close-up of a person’s face seen through a grid of orange squares, while the right page contains columns of text.
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An open book displays two pages with contrasting images. The left page shows a light blue composition with red shapes and the words “and Kill! Kill!” printed upside down. The right page features a dark, abstract image of organic, fleshy forms.
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An open book on a black background. The left page shows a red and black collage with the word “ILLUSTRATED”, while the right page features a warm, orange-toned photograph of a person’s face.
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An open book lies on a dark surface. The left page features a green abstract illustration with the words “Laugh with” in white script.
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Aint-Bad: Surface

An open book displays two abstract photographs on facing pages. The images feature sharp, geometric planes of light and colour in shades of blue, red and gold.
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Aint-Bad: Surface

An open book lies on a black surface. The right page features an abstract image of sharp, angular shapes in shades of red, orange and white.
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About the Author

James Cartwright

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James started out as an intern in 2011 and came back in summer of 2012 to work online and latterly as Print Editor, before leaving in May 2015.

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