As the year comes to an end, there are a few items of note to share with you. First, the news that you've been waiting for—just who will be the 2011 Second Edition Hot Shots!?—is coming soon*. In the meantime, we know that if you're like us, there are a couple other things you might have on your mind. It is, after all, the time of year for friends, family, merriment and gifting. We've culled a few of our favorite prints for photographers—good for giving (and for getting!). As you know, prints sales on 20x200 directly benefit your fellow photogaphers. Now that's a gift that truly gives back!
HEY, HOT SHOT! HONORARIES
One of the (many) perks in submitting an entry to Hey, Hot Shot! is that all of the work is reviewed for participation on 20x200. In fact, since the competition launched in 2005, some 45 photographers found through the competition have released limited-edition prints. From two-time winning Hot Shot Joseph O. Holmes' NYC-centric works, to 2010 Ultra Chikara Umihara's tranquil, idyllic landscape and First Edition 2011 contender Rubi Lebovitch's humorous, surreal B-sides, you can find (and support) Hot Shots on 20x200.
THE GREATS
Artists Jessica Craig-Martin, Simon Fujiwara and Mike + Doug Starn have all released photographs through 20x200, adding to their roster of stellar photographers like Roger Ballen, Tierney Gearon and former HHS! panelist Todd Hido.
THE PAPARAZZO PURISTS
Whether it's Todd McLellan's exploding (then neatly, dare-I-say obsessively, organized) antique camera, or a collector's-must-have illustration of vintage beauties—a Polaroid Land Camera 1000 with trademark rainbow stripes; the boxy Ilford Sprite 35 from the '40s; the plastic, space-age Spartus Rocket from '62, and more—these prints pay homage to the tech of yesteryear.
THE ERUDITE EYE
It's hard getting all the best photobooks on one shelf, but Jane Mount's Ideal Bookshelf 367: Photography has done it for you, listing some of our favorite photobooks from the likes of Paul Fusco, Zoe Strauss, Ed Ruscha and Hiroshi Sugimoto. Meanwhile, Winter 2007 Hot Shot Mickey Smith's photographs of bound periodicals and journals in libraries are a lament of sorts of the digitalization of the written word.
HOLIDAY SAVINGS FROM 20x200
Just in time for the holidays, from now until 12/19, there's free shipping on all orders $99+ and free giftwrapping on 8"x10" and 11"x14" prints through 12/18 (enter code FREEWRAP at checkout). If you'd like to nab a print for yourself or a gift, be sure to also check out 20x200's selection of Ready to Ship framed prints that arrive the next business day. To ensure delivery in time for the holidays, use this guide:
Standard Shipping: Order by Sunday 12/19 for 12/23 delivery
Expedited Shipping: Order by Thursday 12/22 for 12/24 delivery
Note: USPS or FedEx factors out of our control may affect actual delivery timing. Please order as early as possible for best results.
*HEY, HOT SHOT! NEWS
In the coming weeks, be on the lookout, as we'll be announcing the Second Edition Hot Shots, as well as the Hey, Hot Shot! showcase at Jen Bekman Gallery.