NOWBOYZ VISUAL BOOK 08 ‘BLACK LEATHER: RISTO VELKOV’: Immerse yourself in the eighth compelling installment of acclaimed photographer Monkim's "Nowboyz" series, featuring the enigmatic theme of "RISTO VELKOV."
Highly Exclusive Limited Edition: This visual book is a true collector's item, strictly limited to an edition of just 500 copies worldwide, ensuring its rarity and value.
Exquisite Production & Design: Measuring 225x300mm with 184 pages, the book is meticulously offset printed, featuring both vibrant color images and unique dark iron-colored images. It is beautifully bound in a textured black clothbound hardcover.
Collaborative Artistic Vision: A powerful collaboration featuring photography by Monkim, evocative text by Matty Kwon, innovative AI Artwork by AIDOS, and exceptional design & editorial direction by DEGS.
Conceptual Depth: The book delves into the characters and origins behind the name "Risto Velkov," exploring its roots in Finnish and South Slavic cultures, adding layers of meaning to the visual narrative.
Unique Narrative Approach: Eschewing traditional chapter divisions, the book presents fragmented images that function like pieces of memory or a slow-edited video, creating a non-linear, impressionistic reading experience that encourages discovery.
Text & Image Interplay: The text loosely connects with the scenes, using a disjointed sentence structure and ample page breaks to guide readers through impressions and movements rather than a direct story.
Premium Quality Materials: Printed on high-quality paper, this hardcover visual book is built to last and provides a luxurious tactile experience.
Published in Seoul, South Korea: A testament to contemporary Korean art and design, published by DEGS in April 2025.
Perfect for Connoisseurs: An essential acquisition for collectors of contemporary photography, unique art books, and those seeking limited-edition publications from a cutting-edge artistic collective.