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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · 1d

After a few years of procrastination, I’m delighted to get this zine out into the wild. Hopefully the first of many.
I’m keeping a few free ones back. So if you want one, or want to gift one to someone in financial hardship then let me know and I’ll get one sent out.

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · 1d

The work comes from my documenting Swindon project. It started around the COVID-19 lockdown, as part visual diary and part psychogeography, recording my aimless walks around Swindon with the aim of getting to know the town better. It’s an ongoing project that continues today.

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · 1d

My Zine is available to buy now! Use the link in my profile. £7 plus postage and I can do a local drop off, just select the option if you’re in Swindon.

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Aug 6

Bought the dog a new toy. Can’t wait for the dog to get a chance to play with it 😂

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Aug 6

It's the footballification of politics - as James OB puts it

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Jul 31

The first draft / design of a new zine. I have a few little tweaks to make and then I’ll make a limited print run. The photographs document my walks around the local town.

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Jul 10

It's rewarding, and a learning process.

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Jul 10

I designed and sequenced something a couple of years ago but didn't follow through with it. So, just picking up from where I left off, but of course my tastes have changed, and new photos have knocked out the sequence.

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Jul 10

Finally getting round to editing / sequencing a zine with photos made during my walks around Swindon over the last few years - 👀

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Jul 9

It could be an expensive week backing kickstarters

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Jul 7

A few photos from a recent walk around town

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Jun 22

I did a weeks work for one gov department, was given a laptop, it never worked and I had to jump through some many hoops just to return it. I’m not surprised so many devices are lost

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Jun 16

Swindon people, exhibition for my ongoing ‘Advice for Young People’ project is now on at Artsite as part of the Swindon Arts Fringe. Open from 11am-3pm for the next two weeks. Pop in to view to work and have a chat

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Jun 21

I always avoid landscape photography, but what caught my eye was the avoidance of the usual troupes.. so had to buy it! There even some Swindon in there!

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Jun 17

my only expectation with a labour gov was the end of vindictive policies - it's a low bar, but they've blown that as well

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Jun 17

was expecting labour to move left once in power.. no idea what they're playing at with taking on farage/reform. No idea what the answer is, if I vote green where I am, we'll get a tory!

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Photobook Junkies @photobookjunkies.bsky.social · Jun 17

We’ve been neglecting Blue Sky for a while for some unknown reason, so we’re making a conscious effort to start using it again 🙄

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Jun 16

Swindon people, exhibition for my ongoing ‘Advice for Young People’ project is now on at Artsite as part of the Swindon Arts Fringe. Open from 11am-3pm for the next two weeks. Pop in to view to work and have a chat

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Jun 12

Just finished with 2 months of commuting to Madrid weekly for work, way too busy with focusing on the day job and didn't take many photos. Here's a few photos from the first week, taken while I still had some mental energy and the exhaustion from travel + work didn't take hold of me.

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Mar 28

Argh typo, the social contract is what I meant. But I’m always up for more contrast

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Mar 26

Austerity from 2010 dismantled the social contrast and laid the groundwork for Brexit and the shit show that followed - I dread to think where we'll in 5 or so years time.

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Mar 20

No 2 from a project where I ask people what advice they would give to their younger self. My ambition is to reach as many groups and communities as possible in Swindon, to build a Portrait of Swindon

Are you local and want to take part? Get in touch

black-and-white photograph captures a person standing in front of a wall with a repetitive pattern of rectangular openings. They are dressed in a coat, scarf, leggings, and boots, with their face intentionally blurred for anonymity. The ground is paved, and the wall serves as a striking geometric backdrop. At the bottom of the image, text reads: "Worry less" followed by "Documenting.Swindon" and "A Portrait of Swindon."

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Ben Cremin @ben-cremin.bsky.social · Mar 17

The first photo from a project where I ask people what advice they would give to their younger self. My ambition is to reach as many groups and communities as possible in Swindon, to build a Portrait of Swindon #Swindon #Photography

A black and white photograph shows a person standing in front of a graffiti-covered wall. The person's upper body is obscured by a blurred rectangle. The graffiti features various designs, including a cartoonish dinosaur with sharp teeth and a heart shape. The person is holding an umbrella, which touches the ground. Below the image, there is text that reads: "Not to sell my first house." The bottom left corner has the text "Documenting.Swindon," and the bottom right corner reads "A Portrait of Swindon."

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Photobook Junkies @photobookjunkies.bsky.social · Mar 6

Happy World Book Day! 📚✨

Why not celebrate by taking a little look around our online bookstore and maybe treating yourself to some photographic inspiration!

Go here: www.photobookjunkies.com/products

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Another Place Press @anotherplacepress.bsky.social · Mar 6

As it's World Book Day, why not take a look at our little photobook press and the books & zines we release...
anotherplacepress.bigcartel.com

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