{"product_id":"first-impresssions-vol-2-hong-kong","title":"First Impresssions - VOL. 2 HONG KONG","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst Impressions is the debut zine series by Tokyo-based photographer Deniz Demir \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/denizdemir.photos\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@denizdemir.photos\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series brings together Deniz’s first impressions of places he visits for the very first time, alongside a collection of street photographs and portraits made during his travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most distinctive aspects of this zine is its inventive layout. Images are often layered on top of one another, while other spreads arrange photographs so seamlessly that they feel like a single image unfolding across the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVol. 2 focuses on Deniz’s recent journey through Hong Kong, featuring photographs captured with a Fujifilm X100IV and Sony A7IV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterested in where the series began?\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fareastdarkroom.com\/products\/first-impresssions-vol-1-taiwan\"\u003eExplore Vol. 1: Taiwan →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Should You Buy This Zine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA unique approach to sequencing and design \u003c\/strong\u003e- Layered photographs and seamless page layouts create unexpected connections between images, turning the zine into an experience that can only be fully appreciated in print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore than a travel diary \u003c\/strong\u003e- This isn’t just a collection of city scenes. Alongside street photographs, Deniz includes portraits of people he met along the way, creating a personal record of the places and encounters that shaped his journey through Hong Kong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSee Hong Kong through fresh eyes\u003c\/strong\u003e - Experience Hong Kong through the perspective of a first-time visitor. Every page carries the curiosity, excitement, and sense of discovery that comes with encountering a place for the very first time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t simply a photo zine about Hong Kong.\u003cbr\u003eIt’s an attempt to preserve that fleeting feeling of arriving somewhere new and seeing the world with fresh eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eZine Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographs by \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/denizdemir.photos\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeniz Demir\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e210 × 297 mm (A4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddle stitched binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublish Date: February 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Advisory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Please note that the total amount does not include any import duties, tariffs, or GST\/VAT that may be applicable in your country.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e*International orders will be shipped within 2 weeks of purchase and include a tracking number.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*Customs clearance can delay the delivery of your shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for your support!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deniz Demir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51787071357245,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/3101\/7021\/files\/hong-kong-zine-cover.jpg?v=1780481376","url":"https:\/\/fareastdarkroom.com\/products\/first-impresssions-vol-2-hong-kong","provider":"FAR EAST DARKROOM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}